2027 Fossil Fuels Regulations Technology 
Union of Concerned Scientists
DECEMBER 21, 2023
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.
Environmental Progress
JANUARY 20, 2022
We believe we must take a science-based approach and prioritize policies and technologies that enable us to liberate nature and elevate humanity. In order to steer investment toward environmentally sustainable activities, the European Union launched the Taxonomy Regulation framework to define activities deemed sustainable.
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Union of Concerned Scientists
JANUARY 30, 2023
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.
Law and Environment
AUGUST 11, 2022
The legislation covers a wide range of policy changes focused on electrifying vehicles and transit, reducing fossil fuel connections in new construction, and revamping policy related to solar, offshore wind, and other carbon-free energy sources. DPU is directed to promulgate updated regulations in accordance with the legislation.
Acoel
APRIL 24, 2023
Burning gas and other fossil fuels in homes and businesses is one of the top 5 sources of climate pollution in the U.S. Readily available technologies like electric heat pumps and induction stoves are better for our health and the climate, far more efficient than their gas predecessors, and increasingly cost-effective.
Union of Concerned Scientists
SEPTEMBER 26, 2022
Coming off its recent decision requiring all new passenger cars and trucks be zero-emission by 2035, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) is developing a first-of-its-kind regulation to reduce emissions from heavy-duty vehicles like delivery vans, big rigs, box trucks, and buses. The rule would also reduce NOx and PM2.5 Volvo Trucks USA.
A Greener Life
FEBRUARY 14, 2024
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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