The European Commission will set up a fund to support vulnerable households if their fuel bills increase as a result of its plan to expand carbon pricing to transport and
In recent years, several countries have taken measures to reduce carbon emissions, including instituting environmental regulations, emissions trading systems (ETS), and carbon taxes. In 1990, Finland was the world’s first country
Taxes of €325m a year should be used to fund zero-carbon aviation technology, report suggests Climate-heating emissions from private jet flights have soared in Europe since 2005, according to a
A new survey of U.S. consumers found many would support a fast-fashion tax, an all-in-one sustainable clothing store and more. Has greenwashing worsened amid sustainability’s rise? According to a survey released
As businesses prepare for a tax on plastic packaging, there are concerns that the government has done too little to stem the tide on pollution All tax is political, especially
Large economies have pledged at least $292bn in COVID relief for fossil-fuel intensive industries, researchers say. Rising oil prices are testing the developing world’s resolve to quit fossil fuels. The
Carbon taxes are cheaper, more efficient than other policies, study finds by Ohio State University Newswise — COLUMBUS, Ohio – Putting a price on producing carbon is the cheapest, most efficient
The American Petroleum Institute may come out in favor of a carbon price, a sign of Washington’s dramatic move toward climate-friendly policy. By Jennifer A Dlouhy and Leslie Kaufman Few saw the surprise disclosure earlier this week
Urvi Shrivastav The central government has indicated that it may bring natural gas under the ambit of GST (Goods and Services Tax), earlier than expected. Presently, diesel, jet fuel, crude
By Mike Lindblom Washington state’s clogged transportation network caught a break in 2020, when COVID-19 slashed driving by 15% and erased 60% of transit ridership, giving public officials a year to
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