
Experts Clash over Cost of Carbon
The debate could influence an impending courtroom battle
Maxine Joselow is the climate law reporter for E&E News.
The debate could influence an impending courtroom battle
Ten Republican attorneys general have asked a federal court to keep a revamped social cost of carbon from taking effect
Three quarters of litigators are failing to cite the most recent peer-reviewed findings
The Dutch verdict is the first to compel a private company, rather than a government, to curb greenhouse gases
An analysis of the fossil fuel company’s documents also found it tried to downplay the dangers of climate change
The tax, now equivalent to $24 in U.S. dollars, will rise to $135 by 2030
The emissions limits are expected to be based on an agreement between California and car companies
Charging stations will need to become as common as gas stations
The activist, made famous by Julia Roberts in an eponymous movie, rails against PFAS in drinking water
Ruth Reck did pioneering climate change research at the automotive giant, where she says she faced sexism
Though the ride-share company is offering incentives for drivers to switch, more will need to be done to achieve its goal
A major drop in public transit use coincides with concerns about reducing air pollution that can exacerbate lung conditions
The state aims to replace diesel trucks, which contribute to greenhouse gases and smog, with electric vehicles
Financial incentives and support for more public charging stations will be necessary to boost electric vehicle use
Though air travel demand has plummeted, federal regulations have required airlines to maintain flights
The two main proposals are for airlines to reduce carbon emissions and to extend clean-tech tax credits
The new climate rules come as the airline industry is reeling from the effects of the coronavirus pandemic
Electric vehicles, delivery drones and rules on when delivery trucks can operate are some solutions proposed in a new report
Diesel delivery vehicles have consequences for the climate and public health
Lower fuel economy standards and fewer electric vehicles in the state would threaten global climate targets
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