17 October 2018 – The Malaysian federal government wants all states to begin imposing a pollution charge on plastic bags used in hypermarkets, chain stores and restaurants within three years from
16 October 2018 – Even though petrol prices skyrocket, New Zealand’s Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is once again ruling out removing the fuel tax. She rejected the notion that reducing the
17 October 2018 – The UK is considering four options for carbon pricing once it leaves the European Union. Which option is chosen will partly depend on whether Britain can
15 October 2018 – Germany will cut a green energy surcharge on consumers’ electricity bills by 5.7% next year, but savings for households will be limited as other fees are expected
15 October 2018 – Brazil will reduce taxes on mass-produced electric vehicles from 25% to 18% in a bid to boost e-bike, EV and other electric and hybrid vehicle use. In
15 October 2018 – Ghana’s Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is to undertake origin inspection, verification, and collection of receipts of an advanced Eco-Levy on electrical and electronic equipment imported to the
11 October 2018 – According to a new study, by 2050 the environmental costs of present-day food production will almost double, as the Earth’s population grows to 10 billion and
11 October 2018 – In a new proposal published by the European Commission, the body recommended updating VAT rules for a number of products. This includes pedal-powered bicycles while battery-powered electric
10 October 2018 – The European Parliament’s Committee on Transport and Tourism (TRAN) adopted several critical amendments to a European Commission proposal to address pollution from ships. In discussion was a
10 October 2018 – After petrol and diesel, the government cut excise duty on jet fuel to 11 per cent to give relief to the aviation industry that has in recent
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