The rapidly evolving landscape of carbon pricing mechanisms around the world is designed to reduce carbon emissions and address climate change by making it more costly for polluters to emit greenhouse gases. These instruments, including carbon taxes and emissions trading systems (ETS), currently
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January 10, 2025The ongoing fire emergencies in Los Angeles have forced both residents and officials to confront the harsh impacts of climate change, painting a grim picture of the city's current state. With at least five major fires causing widespread destruction, the environmental and social toll has been
January 10, 2025Toyota Motor North America's recent $4.5 million grant from the Department of Energy (DOE) represents a significant leap forward in the field of electric vehicle (EV) battery recycling. As the world embraces electric vehicles at an unprecedented rate, the necessity for efficient battery
January 8, 2025The proposed emissions cap on Canada's oil and gas sector has ignited a heated debate, questioning its fairness and overall effectiveness. This issue not only revolves around environmental considerations but also touches upon the significant economic and social ramifications for Canada. By
January 6, 2025The Kentucky Center for Investigative Reporting (KyCIR), in collaboration with Side Effects Public Media and NPR’s Appalachia + Mid-South Newsroom, conducted an in-depth analysis of a federal dataset to identify the industrial facilities directly releasing the most greenhouse gases in Kentucky, I
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