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Hydrogen Combustion is a Dead-End Technology for Heavy-Duty Trucks

Union of Concerned Scientists

While industry tried to paint hydrogen combustion engines as a “bridge” technology to hydrogen fuel cells, their own presentations undermined that very point—instead, this path is a clear dead end. We need to make sure regulators like EPA and CARB restrict its usage before it gains a fossil-fueled foothold in the marketplace.

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Oil Companies Plan to Take the Road Already Traveled

Union of Concerned Scientists

The key word here is “ intensity :” Fossil fuel companies often focus on emissions intensity, meaning emissions per barrel of oil, rather than absolute emissions, which is a set number measured in metric tons. That means Exxon still plans to spend the vast majority of its funds on fossil fuel exploration and production.

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RePlanet Nederland’s review of the draft Delegated Regulation on nuclear energy and gaseous fossil fuels in the sustainable finance taxonomy

Environmental Progress

We believe we must take a science-based approach and prioritize policies and technologies that enable us to liberate nature and elevate humanity. Notably, in the same proposal, the Commission has also included screening criteria for gaseous fossil fuels. of the proposal) and for existing installation only until 2040 (see §4.28).

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The Berkeley Ban Is Not the Only Answer

Acoel

Greenhouse Gas Emissions by Economic Sector in 2021. Burning gas and other fossil fuels in homes and businesses is one of the top 5 sources of climate pollution in the U.S. That’s why many cities and states have enacted measures to require or encourage these clean technologies in new buildings.

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Analysis: New coal mines add question mark to India’s climate commitments

A Greener Life

But this announcement was seemingly at odds with another made just three days earlier, when coal minister Pralhad Joshi confirmed that India intends to increase production for the fossil fuel. According to India’s 2023 National Electricity Plan, the country’s 2026-2027 domestic coal requirement will be an estimated 866.4

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Fighting Climate Change and Unhealthy Air, California Wants to Electrify Trucks, Too

Union of Concerned Scientists

This is roughly the equivalent of taking 66 million fossil-fueled cars off the road for an entire year. Beginning in 2027, the ACF would require all new medium- and heavy-duty vehicles purchased by public agencies to be emissions-free, including large work trucks and vans, street sweepers, vacuum trucks, and other similar vehicles.

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European Green Deal - What is the Just Transition Mechanism?

Energy and Climate Law

To do so, this mechanism will mobilise at least €100 billion in investments over the period 2021-2027 (p.1). In a nutshell, the European Commission acknowledges that the transition towards a climate-neutral economy will have economic and social impacts, especially on regions that rely on fossil fuels extraction and treatment (e.g.