HumanNature

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

As climate change has become a more pervasive and urgent political issue, governments around the world have started to look to soil as a potential part of the solution. As someone who thinks a lot about soil carbon, the issue I see as rather under-discussed is what carbon economists call, “leakage.”

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Environmental and Urban Economics

JULY 11, 2021

Another quote from JC; "But reducing carbon is thus, logically, just one item on the list of answers to "What can we do to raise GDP in 2100?," Asked that way, you can see that "lower carbon emissions" is about #100 on the list, even admitting the 5-10% of GDP thumb-on-the-scale estimates. This claim merits more research.

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Legal Planet

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Confirming initial projections when the law was passed, models now predict that IRA will significantly cut emissions by 2030. Despite the IRA’s substantial assist to emission cuts, we will need additional policies to push emissions 50% below 2005 levels. emissions 37-41% below 2005 levels.

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Legal Planet

AUGUST 15, 2022

The most recent report , from a Princeton research group, concludes that IRA would: cut annual emissions in 2030 by an additional ~1 billion metric tons below current policy (including the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law). reduce cumulative GHG emissions by about 6.3 Federal subsidies create new national political dynamics.

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Law Columbia

DECEMBER 1, 2021

The petitioner in this case requests that the NPCC be updated according to the best available science and the IPCC’s sixth assessment report ( Climate Change 2021 ) to reduce greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) by the Brazilian government consistent with a 1.5 The targets are based on Brazil’s national inventories of emissions.

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A Greener Life

JUNE 28, 2023

In China, government plans to peak and neutralise national carbon emissions, and for a wholesale green transition , have caused a boom in “green employment”. Yang also pointed out that this makes achieving zero carbon seem easier than it is. The share of green employment in the global total rose from 9.6% in 2015 to 13.3%

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HumanNature

APRIL 12, 2021

iii They have also studied networks that fund climate change denialism as well as barriers and opportunities to socio-economic policies or cultural practices which may drive CO2 emissions. Carbon Metabolism: Global Capitalism, Climate Change, and the Biospheric Rift.” OR Routledge, Paul, Andrew Cumbers, and Kate Driscoll Derickson.

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Corp Watch

MARCH 8, 2024

In 2005 the company paid out €5.2 Major Shareholders Click here for the late st data. Political Influence Open Secrets - Tracks corporate lobbying of US politicians. million to eight Burmese villagers who sued the company for human rights abuses. Total to pay $2.9 agreed to pay $2.9

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Corp Watch

JANUARY 17, 2024

In 2005 the company paid out €5.2 Major Shareholders Click here for the late st data. Political Influence Open Secrets - Tracks corporate lobbying of US politicians. million to eight Burmese villagers who sued the company for human rights abuses. Total to pay $2.9 agreed to pay $2.9

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Corp Watch

JANUARY 2, 2024

In 2005 the company paid out €5.2 Major Shareholders Click here for the late st data. Political Influence Open Secrets - Tracks corporate lobbying of US politicians. million to eight Burmese villagers who sued the company for human rights abuses. Total to pay $2.9 agreed to pay $2.9

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Corp Watch

DECEMBER 14, 2023

In 2005 the company paid out €5.2 Major Shareholders Click here for the late st data. Political Influence Open Secrets - Tracks corporate lobbying of US politicians. million to eight Burmese villagers who sued the company for human rights abuses. Total to pay $2.9 agreed to pay $2.9

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Corp Watch

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

In 2005 the company paid out €5.2 Major Shareholders Click here for the late st data. Political Influence Open Secrets - Tracks corporate lobbying of US politicians. million to eight Burmese villagers who sued the company for human rights abuses. Total to pay $2.9 agreed to pay $2.9

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Corp Watch

OCTOBER 19, 2023

In 2005 the company paid out €5.2 Major Shareholders Click here for the late st data. Political Influence Open Secrets - Tracks corporate lobbying of US politicians. million to eight Burmese villagers who sued the company for human rights abuses. Total to pay $2.9 agreed to pay $2.9

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Corp Watch

OCTOBER 16, 2023

In 2005 the company paid out €5.2 Major Shareholders Click here for the late st data. Political Influence Open Secrets - Tracks corporate lobbying of US politicians. million to eight Burmese villagers who sued the company for human rights abuses. Total to pay $2.9 agreed to pay $2.9

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Corp Watch

MARCH 1, 2024

In a landmark ruling in 2021, a Dutch court ordered Shell to reduce its carbon emissions by 45 percent by 2030. Risky Business: The New Shell by WWF-UK (2005). Major Shareholders Click here for the latest data. Political Influence Open Secrets - Tracks corporate lobbying of US politicians. Also see SOMO's 2008 report.

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Corp Watch

JANUARY 26, 2024

In a landmark ruling in 2021, a Dutch court ordered Shell to reduce its carbon emissions by 45 percent by 2030. Risky Business: The New Shell by WWF-UK (2005). Major Shareholders Click here for the latest data. Political Influence Open Secrets - Tracks corporate lobbying of US politicians. Also see SOMO's 2008 report.

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Corp Watch

JANUARY 25, 2024

In a landmark ruling in 2021, a Dutch court ordered Shell to reduce its carbon emissions by 45 percent by 2030. Risky Business: The New Shell by WWF-UK (2005). Major Shareholders Click here for the latest data. Political Influence Open Secrets - Tracks corporate lobbying of US politicians. Also see SOMO's 2008 report.

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Corp Watch

JANUARY 17, 2024

In a landmark ruling in 2021, a Dutch court ordered Shell to reduce its carbon emissions by 45 percent by 2030. Risky Business: The New Shell by WWF-UK (2005). Major Shareholders Click here for the latest data. Political Influence Open Secrets - Tracks corporate lobbying of US politicians. Also see SOMO's 2008 report.

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Corp Watch

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

In a landmark ruling in 2021, a Dutch court ordered Shell to reduce its carbon emissions by 45 percent by 2030. Risky Business: The New Shell by WWF-UK (2005). Major Shareholders Click here for the latest data. Political Influence Open Secrets - Tracks corporate lobbying of US politicians. Also see SOMO's 2008 report.

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Corp Watch

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

In a landmark ruling in 2021, a Dutch court ordered Shell to reduce its carbon emissions by 45 percent by 2030. Risky Business: The New Shell by WWF-UK (2005). Major Shareholders Click here for the latest data. Political Influence Open Secrets - Tracks corporate lobbying of US politicians. Also see SOMO's 2008 report.

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Corp Watch

OCTOBER 13, 2023

In a landmark ruling in 2021, a Dutch court ordered Shell to reduce its carbon emissions by 45 percent by 2030. Risky Business: The New Shell by WWF-UK (2005). Major Shareholders Click here for the latest data. Political Influence Open Secrets - Tracks corporate lobbying of US politicians. Also see SOMO's 2008 report.

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

Over the last 15 years, Penn State University has cut its carbon emissions by more than 35 percent, putting the University ahead of schedule to meet its goal of reducing greenhouse gas outputs to 80 percent below 1990 levels by 2050. The group began meeting this summer and aims to share its recommendations by the end of this year.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 5, 2024

CEO Toby Rice argued China needs US natural gas to reduce its dependency on the use of coal to generate electricity and reduce power plant emissions. EQT noted "China's current energy mix mirrors that of Pennsylvania and Ohio in 2005" saying with US-supplied natural gas, China could replicate the model for emissions reduction.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

APRIL 29, 2024

But in nearly every instance, Rose listened politely, refrained from challenging Tillerson on the facts, and went on to his next question. Likewise, they understate the potential consequences, contend that we can easily adapt to them, and fight government efforts to curb carbon emissions and promote renewable energy.

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Environmental Progress

AUGUST 3, 2020

I further argue that, if we continue to develop in these ways, deaths from natural disasters will continue to decline, food surpluses will continue to rise, and global carbon emissions will likely peak and decline soon, preventing temperatures from rising more than three degrees centigrade over pre-industrial levels.

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Cresforum

APRIL 22, 2021

Today, President Biden announced that the United States would pledge to reduce its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by at least 50 percent by 2030, compared to a 2005 base year. In 2005, President Biden’s baseline year, U.S. energy-related CO2 emissions stood at roughly 6.0 economy grew since 2005, the U.S.

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Cresforum

APRIL 22, 2021

Today, President Biden announced that the United States would pledge to reduce its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by at least 50 percent by 2030, compared to a 2005 base year. In 2005, President Biden’s baseline year, U.S. energy-related CO2 emissions stood at roughly 6.0 economy grew since 2005, the U.S.

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Environmental Progress

MARCH 11, 2021

19] France spends just over half as much per kilowatt-hour for electricity that produces one-tenth of the carbon emissions of German electricity. [20] could reduce carbon emissions 42 percent and generate 70 percent of its electricity from carbon-free sources by 2030. trillion. [25] 18] Michael Greenstone et al.,

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Vermont Law

FEBRUARY 25, 2018

budget trading program limits emissions of CO. RGGI began with discussions among the governors of seven New England and mid-Atlantic states, which led to a 2005 Memorandum of Understanding that outlined the program. [23]. Silverman and Adrianne Appel, Northeast States Hit the Brakes on Carbon Emissions From Cars. ,

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

“We call on all our leaders, regardless of their political stripe, to come together to ensure every child has the hope and expectation of a safe climate and pollution-free world.

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Legal Planet

MAY 11, 2023

still does not limit carbon emissions from existing power plants, which generate 25 percent of our greenhouse gases. Joe Manchin about holding up EPA nominations claiming “overreach” ) But this is not just about the political calculus of a president trying to make good on a climate pledge. In the year 2023, the U.S.

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Legal Planet

JANUARY 12, 2023

should not enter into any climate agreement that fails to limit emissions from developing countries. 2005 Congress passes first tax credit for solar. EPA approves California mandate for zero emission vehicles. Bush EPA denies waiver to allow California to regulate CO2 emissions from new cars. 1998 U.S.

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Legal Planet

JANUARY 20, 2022

He took the US back into the Paris Agreement, and pledged to slash 2005 carbon emissions in half by 2030. Along with the EU, he also pledged to cut global methane emissions in half. The Supreme Court has signaled that it will narrow EPA’s authority to regulate carbon emissions from power plants.

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Environmental Progress

SEPTEMBER 12, 2020

In a letter to Speaker Nancy Pelosi after that hearing I noted that I am aware that Congressional hearings involve some political theater. However, I am not a political appointee. I did not expect to be drawn into political theater that violates basic civility. That may be the case. I do not represent a large trade association.

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ESA

AUGUST 29, 2022

Joe Manchin (D-WV), the bill will reduce carbon emissions by 40% from 2005 levels by 2030. Climate law could reduce costs associated with emissions up to $1.9 The surprising political shifts that led to the climate bill’s passage – The Washington Post. trillion: OMB – The Hill. The climate law will help red states.

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Legal Planet

AUGUST 1, 2022

The legislation provides for hundreds of billions of dollars in investments in decarbonization in the American economy – and current estimates are that it will significantly advance President Biden’s goal of reducing carbon emissions from the U.S. by 50 percent from 2005 levels by 2030. (For So why only “two and a half cheers”?

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Union of Concerned Scientists

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Indeed, a peer-reviewed study published in September linked nearly half of all global carbon emissions from the biggest energy companies to just 10 financial institutions, led by Vanguard and BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager. To date, the commission has received more than 15,000 comments showing broad support.

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