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Policy
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Accelerating climate solutions in agriculture: Why reducing methane from livestock is an urgent opportunity
Agriculture is now responsible for 40% of human-caused methane emissions, making it the largest source of this harmful gas to the atmosphere.
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How we can make the most of SB24-212 and promising new renewable energy siting resources in Colorado
This new law is a win and underscores the importance of building consensus around renewable energy siting policies and practices.
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Six things the UK should consider when integrating greenhouse gas removals into its emissions trading scheme
In 2021, the United Kingdom (UK) took a bold step in its climate strategy and debuted the UK Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS).
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Central and Eastern Europe advance an options-based strategy: Key climate and energy takeaways from GLOBSEC 2024
The GLOBSEC Forum offered an opportunity to reflect on key challenges and opportunities ranging from cybersecurity and the energy transition.
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Carbon dioxide without borders: Connecting the UK and EU can create a more resilient and lower-cost CO2 storage network
The UK’s exit from the EU has meant that its huge potential storage capacity can no longer be used by CO2 emissions from EU-based sources.
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Allow hydrogen storage to receive credits under 48E regardless of ultimate end use
The Issue Limiting 48E eligibility to hydrogen storage used for power applications is not required by the statute and is difficult to administer. Hydrogen storage should qualify for the section 48E investment tax credit (ITC) irrespective of the ultimate end use of the stored hydrogen. Treasury’s proposed guidance limits the…
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Synthetic SAF can, and should, qualify for 45Z
Synthetic SAF will be an essential component of aviation decarbonization Synthetic sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) will be essential to decarbonizing aviation, especially as the sector’s demand for low-carbon energy carriers continues to grow. CATF analysis has shown that biofuel supply will not be able to keep pace with this demand…
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Carbon intensity of vegetable-based oils must full account for cross-market substitution effects
Carbon intensity calculations for vegetable oil-based fuels must fully account for the effects of cross-market substitutions, in line with Congress’ restrictions on palm fatty acid distillates Diverting certain vegetable oils toward the energy sector can create supply gaps that may be filled by carbon intensive palm oil Congress sought to…
