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Carbon taxes will have costly impact for Canadian farms
The carbon tax will add about 11 cents per litre for gasoline and diesel next year, growing to almost 40 cents by 2030 In our last article we discussed the Supreme
Costa Rica Will Invest US$54 Million in Climate Action for the “Green Climate Fund”
The project will improve and expand public policies related to the implementation of the Forestry Law in Costa Rica, climate action, conservation and empowerment of rural women, young people, indigenous
South Africa’s Draft Green Paper On New Energy Vehicles Is A Step In The Right Direction
The Auto Green Paper aims to address key policy issues that will create and stimulate production of electric vehicles and associated components locally whilst looking at how to manage the
Tax soaring private jet use to fund green flying, says report
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
Some 31 Percent of Consumers Would Support a ‘Fast-Fashion Tax’
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
European Union to finalise huge farm policy overhaul
European Union agriculture ministers said negotiators are close to a deal that aims to reform the bloc’s huge farming subsidy programme, protect small farms and bring agriculture in line with
India can be a global leader in building a nature-positive economy
India’s total agriculture subsidies are likely to reach $45-50 billion in perpetuity by 2030. Repurposing it to support India’s 120 million smallholder farmers transition to regenerative agriculture can help generate
Indonesia considering carbon tax under major tax overhaul
Indonesia has drawn up proposals to bring in a carbon tax to curb greenhouse gas emissions, in addition to raising VAT rates and reforming income tax, as part of a
International Energy agency: End new fossil fuel supply investments
The International Energy Agency says immediate action is needed to reshape the world’s energy sector in order to meet ambitious climate goals by 2050, including ending investments in new coal
