Tag #Decarbonization

Showing 37 to 48 of 105 results

abcnews.go.com

🌐 85% Global Worthiness

May 23, 22:10

GOP Tax Bill Threatens US Clean Energy Initiatives

The House passed a GOP tax bill that includes cuts to clean energy tax credits and rollbacks of the Inflation Reduction Act, potentially jeopardizing $51 billion in electricity cost savings and 330,000 clean energy jobs, according to the Solar Energy Industries Association.

GOP Tax Bill Threatens US Clean Energy Initiatives

The House passed a GOP tax bill that includes cuts to clean energy tax credits and rollbacks of the Inflation Reduction Act, potentially jeopardizing $51 billion in electricity cost savings and 330,000 clean energy jobs, according to the Solar Energy Industries Association.

Progress

56% Bias Score

ShareSaveArticle

Climate Action

12345678

Previous 1 of 8 Next

How does this legislation affect previous federal investments in clean energy and the U.S.'s climate goals?

The bill's impact on decarbonization is significant, stemming from the repeal or phasing out of clean energy tax credits, impacting renewable energy projects' viability. This action counters previous federal investments and efforts toward sustainability, potentially hindering the U.S.'s climate goals.

euronews.com

🌐 85% Global Worthiness

May 20, 13:15

India's Steel Expansion Plan Threatens Climate Goals

India's plan to double steel production by 2030, reliant on coal-based methods, threatens its climate goals and global emission targets; a report by Global Energy Monitor reveals that over 40% of global steel capacity under development is in India, using coal, while only 8% has begun construction, l...

India's Steel Expansion Plan Threatens Climate Goals

India's plan to double steel production by 2030, reliant on coal-based methods, threatens its climate goals and global emission targets; a report by Global Energy Monitor reveals that over 40% of global steel capacity under development is in India, using coal, while only 8% has begun construction, l...

Progress

28% Bias Score

ShareSaveArticle

Climate Action

12345678

Previous 1 of 8 Next

What factors contribute to India's high carbon intensity in steel production, and how does this compare to other major steel producers?

The report highlights that over 40% of the global steel capacity under development is in India, with more than half using coal. This contrasts with China, which keeps emissions lower through scrap-based steel and retiring older coal plants. India's low-cost coal, young blast furnaces, and lack of natural gas and scrap contribute to this issue.

politico.eu

🌐 85% Global Worthiness

May 2, 07:16

EU Invests €100 Billion to Revive Steel Industry

The EU is investing €100 billion to revive its steel industry, reducing reliance on polluting Chinese steel and bolstering its strategic independence, despite job cuts at ArcelorMittal and environmental concerns.

EU Invests €100 Billion to Revive Steel Industry

The EU is investing €100 billion to revive its steel industry, reducing reliance on polluting Chinese steel and bolstering its strategic independence, despite job cuts at ArcelorMittal and environmental concerns.

Progress

52% Bias Score

ShareSaveArticle

Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure

12345678

Previous 1 of 8 Next

What are the primary drivers behind the EU's renewed focus on its steel industry, and what are the immediate consequences of this shift?

The EU is investing heavily in its steel industry to reduce reliance on China and other countries, spurred by President Trump's tariffs and the need for strategic material sovereignty. This includes €9 billion in state aid and a planned €100 billion for carbon-free production. Job losses at ArcelorMittal highlight the industry's challenges.

es.euronews.com

🌐 85% Global Worthiness

Apr 30, 19:20

EU's Industrial Emissions Directive Targets 40% Pollution Reduction by 2050

The EU's revised Industrial Emissions Directive aims for a 40% reduction in major air pollutants by 2050, leveraging the Sevilla process and the Clean Industry Pact to achieve carbon neutrality and zero pollution by 2050, with a new online portal tracking progress.

EU's Industrial Emissions Directive Targets 40% Pollution Reduction by 2050

The EU's revised Industrial Emissions Directive aims for a 40% reduction in major air pollutants by 2050, leveraging the Sevilla process and the Clean Industry Pact to achieve carbon neutrality and zero pollution by 2050, with a new online portal tracking progress.

Progress

36% Bias Score

ShareSaveArticle

Climate Action

12345678

Previous 1 of 8 Next

How does the 'Sevilla process' contribute to the effectiveness of the IED 2.0 in reducing industrial pollution and achieving environmental goals?

This improvement is linked to the EU's revised Industrial Emissions Directive (IED 2.0), which mandates compliance with Best Available Techniques (BAT) for environmental performance. The 'Sevilla process', a collaborative governance model involving industry, member states, and civil society, guides this effort, aiming for a 40% further reduction in major air pollutants by 2050. The success relies on a decoupling of industrial growth from environmental impact, promoting eco-competitiveness.

repubblica.it

🌐 75% Global Worthiness

Apr 13, 19:13

Italy's Company Car Tax Spurs Fleet Management Changes and Increased Costs

Italy's new company car tax, effective January 2025, penalizes gasoline, diesel, and full-hybrid vehicles, causing 40% of fleet managers to postpone renewals, 11% to renegotiate contracts, and 60% to plan changes to car lists and policies, potentially increasing leasing costs by 25% and leading to m...

Italy's Company Car Tax Spurs Fleet Management Changes and Increased Costs

Italy's new company car tax, effective January 2025, penalizes gasoline, diesel, and full-hybrid vehicles, causing 40% of fleet managers to postpone renewals, 11% to renegotiate contracts, and 60% to plan changes to car lists and policies, potentially increasing leasing costs by 25% and leading to m...

Progress

48% Bias Score

ShareSaveArticle

Climate Action

12345678

Previous 1 of 8 Next

What immediate impact has Italy's new company car tax had on fleet management decisions and renewal rates?

Italy's new fringe benefit tax on company cars, effective January 1st, 2025, penalizes gasoline, diesel, and full-hybrid vehicles with a 50% coefficient, while electric and plug-in hybrids receive 10% and 20% respectively. This has prompted 40% of fleet managers to postpone fleet renewals, and 11% to renegotiate contracts for more cost-effective options.", A2="The survey of 98 fleet managers overseeing 83,000 vehicles reveals that 60% plan to change their car lists and policies due to the tax. This shift will cause a 25% increase in leasing costs for some, driver complaints for 23%, and increased charging costs for 20%. The tax disproportionately affects full-hybrids, pushing one-third of managers to exclude them from future car lists.", A3="The unintended consequence is that the new tax, while aiming for decarbonization, may hinder it. By heavily penalizing full-hybrid vehicles—a viable transition technology—the policy pushes companies toward a more abrupt shift to fully electric vehicles, potentially creating challenges and additional costs related to infrastructure and charging. This could also negatively impact the welfare of employees as companies might reduce employee benefits to offset the increased costs of electric vehicles.", Q1="What immediate impact has Italy's new company car tax had on fleet management decisions and renewal rates?", Q2="How will the new tax regulations reshape the composition of company car fleets in the medium term, and what are the associated cost implications for businesses and employees?", Q3="What are the potential long-term consequences of the tax policy on Italy's efforts towards vehicle decarbonization, considering its impact on the adoption of full-hybrid vehicles and its broader effects on employee welfare?", ShortDescription="Italy's new company car tax, effective January 2025, penalizes gasoline, diesel, and full-hybrid vehicles, causing 40% of fleet managers to postpone renewals, 11% to renegotiate contracts, and 60% to plan changes to car lists and policies, potentially increasing leasing costs by 25% and leading to more driver complaints and charging costs for some.", ShortTitle="Italy's Company Car Tax Spurs Fleet Management Changes and Increased Costs"))

theguardian.com

🌐 85% Global Worthiness

Apr 7, 10:11

IMO Shipping Emissions Deal in Jeopardy Amidst Levy Dispute

Negotiations at the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) in London this week aim to finalize a plan to decarbonize shipping by 2050, but disagreements over a levy on greenhouse gas emissions threaten to derail the deal, leaving poor nations vulnerable to climate change impacts.

IMO Shipping Emissions Deal in Jeopardy Amidst Levy Dispute

Negotiations at the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) in London this week aim to finalize a plan to decarbonize shipping by 2050, but disagreements over a levy on greenhouse gas emissions threaten to derail the deal, leaving poor nations vulnerable to climate change impacts.

Progress

40% Bias Score

ShareSaveArticle

Climate Action

12345678

Previous 1 of 8 Next

What are the immediate consequences of major economies opposing the levy on greenhouse gas emissions from ships?

Poor nations accuse wealthy countries of failing to meet climate commitments regarding shipping emissions. A proposed levy on greenhouse gas emissions from ships, intended to fund climate action in developing countries, faces opposition from major economies like China, Brazil, and Saudi Arabia, jeopardizing a crucial funding source for vulnerable nations.

abcnews.go.com

🌐 85% Global Worthiness

May 20, 07:13

India's Steel Expansion Threatens Climate Goals

India's plan to double steel production by 2030, heavily reliant on coal, threatens its climate goals and global emission targets; however, there's a window to transition to lower-emission technologies before much of the planned capacity is built.

India's Steel Expansion Threatens Climate Goals

India's plan to double steel production by 2030, heavily reliant on coal, threatens its climate goals and global emission targets; however, there's a window to transition to lower-emission technologies before much of the planned capacity is built.

Progress

48% Bias Score

ShareSaveArticle

Climate Action

12345678

Previous 1 of 8 Next

How will India's plan to double steel production by 2030 impact its climate goals and global efforts to reduce steel industry emissions?

India's plan to double steel production by 2030 could significantly increase its greenhouse gas emissions, jeopardizing its climate goals and global emission reduction targets. Currently, steelmaking accounts for up to 12% of India's emissions, a figure projected to double if the plan proceeds.

politico.eu

🌐 85% Global Worthiness

May 19, 07:10

Biofuel Fraud Threatens EU Climate Goals

Fraudulent biofuels are undermining the EU's climate goals and harming European producers; reforms focusing on stricter verification of non-EU producers and improved data transparency in the EU biofuels database are needed to restore confidence and promote fair competition.

Biofuel Fraud Threatens EU Climate Goals

Fraudulent biofuels are undermining the EU's climate goals and harming European producers; reforms focusing on stricter verification of non-EU producers and improved data transparency in the EU biofuels database are needed to restore confidence and promote fair competition.

Progress

44% Bias Score

ShareSaveArticle

Climate Action

12345678

Previous 1 of 8 Next

How significantly does biofuel fraud hinder the EU's decarbonization efforts and impact European producers?

The European biodiesel industry faces challenges from biofuel fraud, undermining EU climate goals and eroding industry trust. Fraudulent biofuels, failing to meet sustainability standards, prevent the achievement of greenhouse gas reduction targets. This also leads to unfairly depressed market prices, harming legitimate European producers.

de.euronews.com

🌐 85% Global Worthiness

Apr 30, 19:20

EU Industrial Pollution Costs Drop by One-Third, IED 2.0 Aims for Further Reductions

The EU's 50,000 largest industrial plants, once responsible for 40% of greenhouse gas emissions and 20% of air and water pollutants, have seen a one-third decrease in environmental and health costs (2012-2021) due to policy-driven adoption of renewable energy and cleaner technologies, with the revis...

EU Industrial Pollution Costs Drop by One-Third, IED 2.0 Aims for Further Reductions

The EU's 50,000 largest industrial plants, once responsible for 40% of greenhouse gas emissions and 20% of air and water pollutants, have seen a one-third decrease in environmental and health costs (2012-2021) due to policy-driven adoption of renewable energy and cleaner technologies, with the revis...

Progress

32% Bias Score

ShareSaveArticle

Climate Action

12345678

Previous 1 of 8 Next

What are the immediate impacts of the EU's efforts to reduce industrial pollution, and how significant are these changes?

EU's 50,000 largest industrial plants were responsible for 40% of greenhouse gas emissions and 20% of air and water pollutants in the EU, causing significant health and environmental damage. However, environmental and health costs decreased by a third between 2012 and 2021, largely due to the energy sector's shift towards renewable energy and less polluting fuels.

ru.euronews.com

🌐 85% Global Worthiness

Apr 30, 19:20

EU's Revised Industrial Emissions Directive Aims for 40% Pollution Reduction by 2050

The EU's 50,000 largest industrial plants contribute to 40% of greenhouse gas emissions and 20% of air and water pollution, causing significant harm; however, the revised Industrial Emissions Directive (IED 2.0) aims to reduce pollution by 40% by 2050 through stricter emission limits and investment ...

EU's Revised Industrial Emissions Directive Aims for 40% Pollution Reduction by 2050

The EU's 50,000 largest industrial plants contribute to 40% of greenhouse gas emissions and 20% of air and water pollution, causing significant harm; however, the revised Industrial Emissions Directive (IED 2.0) aims to reduce pollution by 40% by 2050 through stricter emission limits and investment ...

Progress

40% Bias Score

ShareSaveArticle

Climate Action

12345678

Previous 1 of 8 Next

How has the EU's investment in environmental protection changed over the past decade, and what factors contributed to this trend?

Despite a one-third reduction in European industry's environmental spending from 2012-2021, largely due to the energy sector's shift towards renewable sources and cleaner technologies, 80% of industrial facilities currently meet emission limits. The EU's revised Industrial Emissions Directive (IED 2.0) aims to further reduce pollution by 40% by 2050, promoting 'decoupling'—economic growth without increased pollution.

forbes.com

🌐 85% Global Worthiness

Apr 10, 16:13

U.S. Poised for Hydrogen Market Dominance

Leveraging its abundant natural gas reserves and existing infrastructure, the U.S. aims to dominate the global hydrogen market through the production of low-carbon "blue" hydrogen using steam methane reforming (SMR) with carbon capture and storage (CCS), spurred by the 45V tax credit.

U.S. Poised for Hydrogen Market Dominance

Leveraging its abundant natural gas reserves and existing infrastructure, the U.S. aims to dominate the global hydrogen market through the production of low-carbon "blue" hydrogen using steam methane reforming (SMR) with carbon capture and storage (CCS), spurred by the 45V tax credit.

Progress

64% Bias Score

ShareSaveArticle

Affordable and Clean Energy

12345678

Previous 1 of 8 Next

How does the U.S.'s existing infrastructure and expertise in carbon capture and storage contribute to its competitive advantage in hydrogen production?

America's existing hydrogen infrastructure, including over 1,600 miles of pipelines on the Gulf Coast, provides a significant advantage. Coupled with its robust industrial base and expertise in carbon capture and storage (CCS), the U.S. can leverage its natural gas resources to produce "blue" hydrogen while minimizing emissions.

dw.com

🌐 85% Global Worthiness

Apr 7, 13:16

Namibia's HyIron Plant: Green Steel Production and Economic Transformation

Namibia's HyIron plant, operational since March 2024, uses solar power to produce 15,000 tons of green iron annually, aiming for 2 million tons by 2030, creating jobs and potentially transforming the economy, though challenges remain in securing international off-take agreements.

Namibia's HyIron Plant: Green Steel Production and Economic Transformation

Namibia's HyIron plant, operational since March 2024, uses solar power to produce 15,000 tons of green iron annually, aiming for 2 million tons by 2030, creating jobs and potentially transforming the economy, though challenges remain in securing international off-take agreements.

Progress

40% Bias Score

ShareSaveArticle

Climate Action

12345678

Previous 1 of 8 Next

How does Namibia's first green hydrogen plant, HyIron, contribute to global climate change mitigation and economic development?

HyIron", Namibia's first green hydrogen plant, produces emission-free iron using solar power and a process that splits water into hydrogen and oxygen. This innovative approach, supported by German investment, aims to create jobs and transform Namibia's economy, currently facing 37% unemployment.

Showing 37 to 48 of 105 results