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climate-change
New York Post
3 days ago
Left-wing politics

Memo to the right: RFK Jr. would do even more green damage than Joe Biden

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s policies are more extreme than Joe Biden's, particularly in the energy sector. [ more ]
New York Post
1 week ago
NYC politics

NY won't meet climate change goals under 'asinine' green energy law, business rep claims

New York's climate change law could lead to unattainable green energy goals and high consumer costs. [ more ]
subscriber.politicopro.com
3 months ago
Environment

Coal Is Bad for the Environment. Is Liquified Natural Gas Any Better?

LNG exports may contribute more to warming than previously believed, but can still reduce greenhouse gas emissions compared to coal in some cases.
The debate about whether LNG is dirtier than coal is contentious, with some arguing that LNG is at least 24 percent worse for the climate than coal. [ more ]
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Irish Independent
6 days ago
Canada news

'Unfair' jet fuel is exempt from carbon tax while households suffer, says expert

Lobbying by airlines leads to exemption of kerosene for planes from carbon tax, contrasting with taxes on household fuels. [ more ]
InsideEVs
6 days ago
Cars

Republican Bill To End EV Tax Credits Gets Almost No Support From Carmaking States

Electric vehicles are caught in the middle of political debates, with a proposed bill aiming to end tax credits for EV adoption. [ more ]
Mail Online
1 month ago
Environment

West Virginia governor rejects renewable energy bill in favor of coal

West Virginia's governor rejected a bill to expand solar energy, citing impact on coal industry.
State provides 84,000 tons of coal-fueled energy to the US annually. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
2 months ago
Environment

What does Sunak's plan for new gas plants mean for UK climate targets?

Investment in new gas plants raises climate concerns
UK faces energy gap with closing gas plants [ more ]
Austin Monitor
2 months ago
Austin

Austin Energy pauses to analyze path forward for climate plan - Austin Monitor

Austin Energy pausing amendment process for its resource, generation, and climate protection plan
Mayor pushing to exit coal-fired project, facing challenges with joint ownership [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
2 months ago
UK politics

Hunt faces Scottish MPs' revolt over energy firm windfall tax extension

Scottish Conservative leader and minister revolt against Jeremy Hunt's decision to extend windfall tax on energy companies.
Rebellion stems from concerns about jeopardizing Tory claims to support North Sea oil and gas jobs in looming general election. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
2 months ago
UK politics

Labour would lift block on onshore windfarms, says Ed Miliband

Labour plans to overturn onshore wind ban if elected
Labour criticizes Conservative government for inertia in renewable energy projects [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
2 months ago
UK politics

Humza Yousaf likens Labour to Margaret Thatcher over oil and gas plans

The SNP will not back Labour's proposals for extending the fossil fuel windfall tax due to concerns about job losses in the oil and gas industry.
Offshore Energy UK (OEUK) is holding emergency summits in Aberdeen and London to discuss the deeply concerning proposals for extending the energy profits levy. [ more ]
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