Tag: Subsidies
California’s New Hydrogen Subsidy Sinkhole: 13 Cars, Millions Spent, Negative Impact
It’s always fascinating to watch public officials eagerly line up for ribbon-cutting ceremonies, gleaming scissors poised, ready to announce another shiny new clean-transportation initiative. The latest spectacle unfolded recently at UC Riverside in California to celebrate the launch of the Riverside Clean Air Carshare (RCAC) program, featuring a fleet of … [continued]
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After six years, Ohio moves to end coal bailouts that have been in place since bribery scandal
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Just shy of six years since the passage of Ohio’s infamous House Bill 6, a more than $1 billion coal and nuclear bailout at the center of the largest bribery and money laundering scandal in state history, state lawmakers approved a bill that would repeal the coal subsidy House Bill 6 established.
Global Ferry Electrification Accelerates: 70% Of New Orders Go Electric
Seventy percent of ferries currently on order globally now feature electric drivetrains, a remarkable shift underscoring just how rapidly maritime transportation is decarbonizing. Norway has about 70 electric ferries running already, and there are likely north of 200 globally. There are about 15,400 ferries in operation around the world, new … [continued]
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SAF Takes Off & Ticket Prices Follow: The Real Cost Of Greener Air Travel
A traveler books a long-haul flight from Frankfurt to Singapore and notices a line item labeled “Environmental Surcharge.” It’s not optional, and it’s not tiny. For most economy passengers, it adds somewhere between €6 and €20. In business class, it can go much higher. At first glance, this might seem … [continued]
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Carney’s Challenge: Steering Canada through Housing, Climate, and Trump’s Trade Storm
On election night, Mark Carney stepped onto the stage with a blend of cautious optimism and measured pragmatism. As Canada’s new Prime Minister, the former Bank of Canada governor, UN climate envoy, and Brookfield executive and director offered a reassuring message to a nation facing multiple crises—economic, geopolitical, climatic, and … [continued]
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