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How global plastic policies could slash virgin plastic production by 30 percent by 2040

GreenBiz

A new report highlights 15 policies that could drive a major decrease in plastic use around the world — but will governments adopt them as part of a new global plastics treaty?

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Michigan’s Governor Whitmer directs state government vehicle fleet to go electric by 2040

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Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer has signed an executive directive requiring the state government to convert its fleet of cars and trucks to zero-emission vehicles by 2040. Under the new directive, Michigan government agencies must develop policies “to promote the immediate use” of zero-emission vehicles such as EVs or fuel cell vehicles.

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Storage a ‘key element’ for new 2040 renewable energy targets, leaked EU draft says

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The European Commission is targeting 90% renewable electricity by 2040 in the EU and sees energy storage as one of several key areas of investment to get there, according to a leaked draft.

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European Commission proposes 90 pct cut to emissions by 2040

Renew Economy

The European Commission sends "clear signal to investors" with proposed 90% emissions reduction target for 2040. The post European Commission proposes 90 pct cut to emissions by 2040 appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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The EU proposes slashing pollution 90 percent by 2040

The Verge: Energy

Illustration by Hugo Herrera / The Verge The European Commission today recommended reducing carbon dioxide emissions from fossil fuels by 90 percent by 2040 compared to 1990 levels. The EU released a strategy document for capturing carbon dioxide emissions today alongside the 2040 plan. As always, though, the devil is in the details.

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UK aviation sets sights on net zero by 2040

Envirotec Magazine

A new “Jet Zero Strategy” seemingly commits UK domestic aviation to achieving net zero emissions by 2040, and for all airports in England to be zero-emission by the same year. Image credit: Tea N Bickie Photography / Shutterstock.com. But rapid action is now needed, he suggested.

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How global plastic policies could slash virgin plastic production by 30 per cent by 2040

Business Green

Report highlights 15 policies that could drive major decrease in plastic use around the world - but will governments adopt them as part of a new global plastics treaty