Union of Concerned Scientists
NOVEMBER 16, 2023
However, several analyses—including a recent one by the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS)—have concluded that the IRA, even when coupled with the bipartisan infrastructure act and other federal and state climate policies, will not be enough to meet US carbon emission reduction goals. EN: We have already seen a great deal of progress.
Legal Planet
FEBRUARY 23, 2023
In a recent column , Paul Krugman argued that cutting carbon emissions doesn’t have to mean an end to economic growth. Carbon emissions and growth aren’t joined at the hip. The numbers are really clear about the disconnect between the trajectories of GDP and emissions. He’s right about that.
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Legal Planet
MARCH 31, 2022
Zero coal by 2035, 24 GW solar/wind by 2030, net zero emissions by 2050, including upstream and downstream emissions. Net zero by 2030, 50% cut from 2007 by 2030. Net zero by 2050, including downstream emissions and upstream emissions from suppliers. Net zero emissions from operations, 50% cut from 2000 by 2030.
Environment + Energy Leader
JUNE 14, 2022
When DHL first set its GoGreen target in 2007-2008, the goal was to become 30% more efficient by 2020. But it blew past that threshold in 2016, prompting the company to set even more ambitious targets — to reduce all transport-related emissions to zero by 2050. . The post DHL Is Investing $7.5
Environment + Energy Leader
JUNE 14, 2022
When DHL first set its GoGreen target in 2007-2008, the goal was to become 30% more efficient by 2020. But it blew past that threshold in 2016, prompting the company to set even more ambitious targets — to reduce all transport-related emissions to zero by 2050. . The post DHL Is Investing $7.5
Legal Planet
MAY 16, 2023
On a per capita basis, Australia’s carbon emissions are even higher than the United States. From 2007 to 2016, control of the Australian House and Senate were generally in the hands of different parties, and the two parties almost never agreed on climate issues. A decade ago, Australia had a climate tax. As in the U.S.,
Environmental News Bits
NOVEMBER 18, 2021
The electric sector has made some impressive early moves to reduce emissions, primarily driven by end-use efficiency and lower-emission generation, with natural gas and renewable-generated power replacing coal.
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