End to cheap coal closer than we thought?
(PhysOrg.com) -- A report entitled "The End of Cheap Coal," published in the journal Nature by Richard Heinberg and David Fridley, suggests we may reach peak coal in the next two decades.
News tagged with carbon price
Scientists issue carbon price call to curb climate change
Academics and economists called Friday for a price on carbon and an end to fossil fuel subsidies to help curb rampant greenhouse gas emissions harming Earth's climate system.
Environment
Jul 10, 2015
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Study: Reducing carbon emissions: High gas taxes equal low impact
Increasing the federal gasoline tax would have only minimal effects in reducing vehicle carbon dioxide emissions, says a University of Michigan economist.
Economics & Business
Mar 3, 2010
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Action needed now to save forest area the size of India
An area of forest the size of India will be lost by 2050 unless carbon pricing and anti-deforestation policies are put in place.
Environment
Dec 20, 2017
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Free market is best way to combat climate change, study suggests
The best way to reduce carbon emissions and combat climate change is through the use of market forces, according to a new study.
Environment
Jul 15, 2013
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Airlines positioned for big gains in efficiency
Planes are being built out of the same lightweight materials used for Formula 1 race cars. Their engines are being redesigned to squeeze more thrust out of every gallon of fuel. And governments are developing air-traffic ...
Engineering
Jul 4, 2011
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Vehicle fuel economy standards as global climate policy: How much can they deliver and at what cost?
Over the past decade, many countries and regions seeking to reduce climate-warming carbon dioxide emissions have adopted more aggressive fuel economy standards designed to boost the efficiency of new, light-duty cars and ...
Energy & Green Tech
Oct 12, 2015
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Fully renewable electricity could be competitive
(Phys.org) —A carbon price of between $50 and $100 per tonne of carbon dioxide would make coal-fired and gas-fired power less economical than renewable electricity, a UNSW study shows.
Energy & Green Tech
Apr 3, 2013
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Reduction in US carbon emissions attributed to cheaper natural gas
In 2009, when the United States fell into economic recession, greenhouse gas emissions also fell, by 6.59 percent relative to 2008.
Environment
Feb 27, 2012
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Carbon pricing—a no-brainer for climate change?
As the Democratic Party prepares for its upcoming convention, the platform committee is reportedly considering the implementation of a carbon tax to deal with climate change.
Environment
Jun 28, 2016
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