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Emissions
Ground rules for carbon markets
by
Ellen Rolfes
and Tony Wagner
Nov 15, 2024
In this week's "Make Me Smart" newsletter, we explain the latest moves to establish a credible global market for carbon credits. Plus, we do the numbers on open enrollment and the rising cost of health care.
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Halfway through 2024, is the global power sector on track for lower emissions?
Jul 2, 2024
Emissions worldwide hit a record high last year. But at the same time, more renewables have been coming on line.
Sustainable jet fuel costs twice as much as fossil fuel. New federal subsidies aim to close that gap.
May 2, 2024
The Biden administration wants increase the use of sustainable aviation fuel around 180 fold by 2030.
SEC adopts rule making companies disclose climate risks
Mar 7, 2024
The rules are softer than those initially proposed.
The Biden administration’s bet on sustainable aviation fuel
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Maria Hollenhorst
Feb 22, 2024
Right now, sustainable aviation fuel is “a drop in the bucket” compared to conventional jet fuel, but that might not be the case for long.
Ford is losing money on electric vehicles, but saving money on emissions fines
by
Henry Epp
Feb 7, 2024
For every electric F-150 it sells, it can sell up to 12 gas-powered models and comply with emissions rules. Those rules may be updated.
The Biden administration is investing in hydrogen hubs, but roadblocks remain
Oct 24, 2023
The promise of hydrogen fuel is that it could cut emissions in industries that have proven difficult to decarbonize. It’s a lot of pressure for an industry that’s barely off the ground.
For public good, not for profit.
More than 130 major companies press world leaders to phase out fossil fuels by 2035
by
Nova Safo
Oct 24, 2023
Companies including Ikea, Nestle, Unilever and Volvo are saying that they're already grappling with the costs of the climate crisis.
Big Tech is buying into the early carbon-removal market
Sep 7, 2023
Microsoft is paying $200 million to a company using crushed rock to absorb carbon, and the Frontier consortium is backing emerging technology.
A push for corporate climate disclosures in California could influence rest of U.S.
by
Lily Jamali
Mar 3, 2023
A proposed carbon emissions disclosure law in the world's fifth-largest economy could push such requirements into the mainstream.