Tag: EU emissions
EU Cave in on Vehicle Trade Rules Will Cost European Lives as US Pick-up Trucks Flood into Europe
Pedestrians, cyclists and drivers are at increased risk as the rapid rise in monster US pick-up trucks on Europe’s roads is set to accelerate after the EU-US trade pact. Publication of the pact comes as new data shows America’s pedestrian road deaths are now three times higher than in the … [continued]
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ClimeFi Co-Founder Paolo Piffaretti On The Growing CDR Asset Mgmt Opportunity
Q: You’re a Co-Founder of ClimeFi — what led to starting the company? A: Before we founded ClimeFi, I worked as Head of Net Zero for Algolia. As a corporate buyer of CDR at the time, I felt there were no organizations that exclusively represented the corporate buyer’s interests, facilitating … [continued]
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Why The Maersk Institute Was Right About Ship Batteries But Wrong On Price
The September 2024 pre-feasibility study from the Maersk McKinney Møller Center on battery-powered vessels that crossed my screen today provides a welcome and thoughtful addition to the critical discussion of maritime electrification. The report rightly identifies battery-hybrid propulsion as an essential part of shipping’s decarbonization toolkit. It demonstrates a clear … [continued]
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EU’s Reliance on Carbon Credits Risks Making a “Paper Tiger” of Europe’s Climate Efforts
The European Commission’s decision to allow offsets to meet its 90% emissions reduction target by 2040 will severely weaken Europe’s climate efforts, says T&E. The Commission has announced it will be sticking to its 90% emissions reduction target by 2040, giving Europe’s carmakers, airlines, shipping companies, fuel producers and other … [continued]
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