Business Green

MAY 11, 2020

Government launches £250m emergency active travel fund, but campaigners warn Prime Minister's advice to avoid public transport could fuel car-focused recovery. He added that commuters should also "avoid public transport if at all possible - because we must and will maintain social distancing, and capacity will therefore be limited".

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Energy Innovation

JUNE 16, 2022

This week, Energy Innovation released new rese arch evaluating California’s climate progress and identifying a policy pathway that would reaffirm California as a climate leader. includes important new metrics to track the economic, environmental, and public health impacts of hundreds of climate policies. By Olivia Ashmoore.

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Energy Innovation

FEBRUARY 5, 2023

By Olivia Ashmoore This week, Energy Innovation Policy & Technology LLC® and RMI published 48 state Energy Policy Simulator (EPS) models. The free, open-source, peer-reviewed, and nonpartisan EPS model empowers users to analyze the effects of hundreds of climate policies. climate goals. With the release of the U.S.

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GreenBiz

MARCH 23, 2021

Over the past several decades, public health and environmental concerns have made controlling smog a top national policy goal in China and enforcement an increasingly critical issue for companies to navigate. More than a decade ago, national policies laid the groundwork for reducing air emissions in China. Air emission reform in China.

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Business Green

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

Series of reports and policy documents published by the Department for Transport this week seek to advance 'future of transport' programme and spur new wave of low carbon transport innovation.

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The Environmental Blog

DECEMBER 1, 2019

According to the UN Foot and Agricultural Organisation, the transport sector accounts for around five and a half billion tonnes of CO 2 emissions every year. Given the increasingly obvious need for the world to lower its carbon emissions, the case for making a switch to cleaner, greener forms of transport is nigh-on incontrovertible.

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Envirotec Magazine

DECEMBER 5, 2022

WRAP launched its first voluntary agreement in 2005 and has since expanded its programme to address food and drink, plastic pollution, and fashion and textiles. The voluntary model operates in tandem with policy development, “but can deliver impact faster, and with more flexibility, than regulation alone.”

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Elemental Excelerator

APRIL 21, 2022

In our work deploying first-of-their-kind projects with climate tech entrepreneurs, we hear again and again that policy barriers present constant challenges, regardless of the industry in which they operate. It’s clear that we need to accelerate climate policy innovation with the same urgency and equity lens that we devote to tech innovation.

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DeSmogBlog

APRIL 18, 2024

and EU to drop their landmark climate change laws, spreads falsehoods about green policies, and fondly recalls an attempt to cancel a major climate conference. The Inflation Reduction Act is a $369 billion package of grants and subsidies by the U.S. The book also spreads false claims about climate policies. is beyond reach.

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Business Green

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

Most polluting fuels for wood burning stoves including coal and wet wood to be phased out from 2021-23 as part of crackdown on particle pollution. By moving towards the use of cleaner fuels such as dry wood we can all play a part in improving the health of millions of people.".

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Women in Cleantech and Sustainability

MARCH 26, 2022

Clean Transportation Coordinator – Dept. Are you interested in advancing of low carbon transportation such as walking, biking, and electric vehicles (EV) in San Francisco? SF Environment is also a great place to work, offering an attractive benefits package that includes healthcare and retirement. Company Description.

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Business Green

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Iceland's position as one of the world's leading clean tech hubs has been driven by a combination of political choices, supportive policies, and the geological accident that has blessed it with some of the world's most accessible geothermal resources. But this is where Carbfix plan to transform Iceland into a major importer of CO2 comes in.

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Energy Innovation

OCTOBER 7, 2019

Energy Innovation has launched its largest-ever update to the United States Energy Policy Simulator (EPS) , our open-source and peer-reviewed computer model that estimates the environmental, economic, and health impacts of hundreds of climate and energy policies. energy use, while also enabling exciting new policies.

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Green Business Bureau

JUNE 27, 2022

Instead of course, the sustainability scorecard might list functional areas for both environmental (energy, waste, recycling, buildings, packaging, supply chain, food) and social responsibility (diversity, inclusion, gender equality, worker wellbeing, fair wages, community support, and charity contributions). Policy-based assessments.

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EDF + Business

JULY 6, 2021

Will businesses advocate for the bold policies needed to meet their commitments? Why public policy is essential to meet national and enterprise-level climate targets. And policies to scale deployment of EVs are critical to achieve fleet electrification goals. Clean Energy. Incentives to scale sustainable aviation fuels.

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Business Green

JULY 2, 2021

Around 47 per cent of all plastic produced is used in packaging, but a further 14 per cent is used in textiles and six per cent in transport. Plastic pollution poses a considerable, even though not yet fully understood, threat to the environment, species, and habitats, as well as to cultural heritage," he added.

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GreenBiz

OCTOBER 26, 2020

Thanks to converging forces — including supportive policies, dropping battery costs and aggressive climate goals — transportation leaders at large and small organizations are increasingly turning to new zero-emission and low-carbon options that decarbonize fleets and in some cases save money. Mon, 10/26/2020 - 02:00. Media Authorship.

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The Environmental Blog

DECEMBER 18, 2021

For example, buying local food at farmer’s markets or grocery stores for less waste packaging or installing solar panels on your roof are ways you can contribute to green energy. This means having the right policies in place and making it easy for people to start new businesses. Providing Transport Fuels.

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Smart Energy International

OCTOBER 10, 2023

The European Commission has adopted two final pillars under its Fit for 55 legislative package, setting in place legally binding climate targets across sectors and prioritising the shift away from polluting vehicles as soon as possible. The final legislative package is expected to reduce EU net greenhouse gas emissions by 57% by 2030.

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EDF + Business

OCTOBER 26, 2021

For the 128 asset managers and 61 banks that have committed to align trillions of dollars with the Paris Agreement, this moment presents a once-in-a-generation opportunity to achieve their climate goals – not through investments but through public policy advocacy. Advocating for climate policy is in investors’ best interest.

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Business Green

JULY 15, 2021

The EU's new 'Fit for 55' decarbonisation package is far from perfect, but it is still an historic step forward for global climate action. First up, the UK's Transport Decarbonisation Plan sketched out how the global transport industry could be fully decarbonised. This is a big deal. It also has international significance.

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GreenTechMedia

JULY 13, 2020

Tesla's Model 3 was the top-selling car in California in the first quarter of 2020, but electrified transport is not just about cars anymore. Part of the challenge in electrifying transportation is simply getting enough good models on the market to attract customers and foster competition. national policy. While the U.S.

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Energy Innovation

MARCH 8, 2023

Recent research highlights how 65 percent of food system emissions come from the production, processing, transport, and consumption of just four emissions-intensive foods: beef, milk, rice, and corn (maize). The remaining food system emissions are attributable to other stages such as transport, packaging, and waste.

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Business Green

MAY 15, 2020

Transport for London says it is 'determined' to keep gains seen for air pollution and safer streets over past two months after lockdown measures ease. If we want to make transport in London safe, and keep London globally competitive, then we have no choice but to rapidly repurpose London's streets for people," said Khan. "By

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GreenTechMedia

DECEMBER 11, 2019

New European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen unveiled Europe's Green Deal on Wednesday, a package of 50 far-reaching policy ideas that are still missing many key details, calling it a "man on the moon moment" for Europe. The Green Deal will look to bolster the program and potentially include more sectors.

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Energy Innovation

JULY 28, 2020

Despite clean energy’s economic and job opportunities, and scientific warnings that net zero emissions are needed by 2050 to prevent the worst impacts of climate change , Trump’s federal government has worked to implement policies that increase pollution. Electrification drives down transportation and building sector emissions.

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Business Green

MARCH 10, 2021

The analysis, which looked at more than 3,500 fiscal policies across the world's 50 largest economies, finds that just 2.5 For instance, roughly 16 per cent of recovery spending could bring positive air pollution impacts, but 16.4 per cent is likely to increase net air pollution.

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EDF + Business

JULY 14, 2021

Transportation is now the leading source of greenhouse gas emissions, and trucks, though making up only less than 5% of vehicles on the road, are responsible for over half of smog pollution. The growing risks of transportation . alone, the volume of delivery is expected to double by 2026 to over 100 million packages a day.

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Business Green

MAY 15, 2020

Transport for London says it is 'determined' to keep gains seen for air pollution and safer streets over past two months after lockdown measures ease. If we want to make transport in London safe, and keep London globally competitive, then we have no choice but to rapidly repurpose London's streets for people," said Khan. "By

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Business Green

JUNE 4, 2020

Raft of energy efficiency, green transport, and hydrogen programmes put at heart of €130bn stimulus package, as Bank of England confirms financial support for airlines. The German government has unveiled plans for a massive €130bn stimulus package that features at least €40bn climate-related spending.

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Front And Centered

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

Justice is the foundation for a transition where we literally (for real) stop the sources of pollution driving the climate crisis that are deeply rooted in all aspects of the economy. “In general, making climate action profitable is still being prioritized over pollution reduction and equity.” Of the $626.5

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Business Green

JUNE 16, 2020

Transport Minister Grant Shapps today announced that following a recent consultation Ministers have approved plans for the new plates, which are designed to make it easier for cars to be identified as zero-emission vehicles. The plates will feature a green flash on the left-hand side and will be available for zero-emission vehicles only. "A

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The Environmental Blog

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

But it will require a shift towards eco-friendly practices and policies in various sectors. Promoting sustainable agriculture The agricultural sector is a contributor to a rise in greenhouse gas emissions, deforestation, and water pollution. By adopting green practices, they can help address these issues both now and in the future.

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Front And Centered

JANUARY 17, 2020

In the 2019 Legislative Session , Front and Centered made many strides to advance equitable statewide climate policy thanks to the strength of our coalition and allies. In collaboration with the Climate Alliance for Jobs and Clean Energy we are working in the legislature to: Make Transportation Revenue Equitable.

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Business Green

APRIL 3, 2020

Civil society, researchers, and business leaders argue that multi-million pound transport industry bailouts must come with climate-friendly conditions attached. Commenting on the rescue package, Fiona Nicholls, climate campaigner at Greenpeace, said: "The government must get these bailouts right. So far, not so good, however.

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Front And Centered

JANUARY 14, 2022

As frontline communities we are increasing the self-determination and solutions of our communities — those disproportionately impacted by pollution, damage to the climate, and an inequitable economy — to accelerate systemic change together. Just Transition in Transportation. Front and Centered Community-Led Priorities.

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The Environmental Blog

DECEMBER 8, 2022

By reducing how much raw material you need to produce new products and packaging materials, you can also reduce how much air pollution your business produces. Some municipalities offer free or subsidized waste management services as part of their official policy. It means fewer dump trips, saving time and fuel costs.

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