Baltimore bridge collapse will block coal exports from U.S.’s 2nd-largest coal-exporting port
Via Nexus news: https://newsletter.climatenexus.org/20240327-private-fossil-lending-key-bridge-collapse-sunrise-wind Baltimore Bridge Collapse Will Block Coal Exports: The collapse of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge Tuesday could block as much as 2.5 million tons of coal exports from the country’s second-largest coal-exporting port over up to six weeks, but the disruption will have little impact on global prices. Most of the coal […]
We’re Saved! CNBC: ‘World’s first-ever global emissions tax takes a step closer to reality’ – UN seeks ‘decarbonizing shipping’ via ‘climate regulation of the shipping industry’ – ‘A universal greenhouse gas price’
https://www.cnbc.com/2024/03/22/worlds-first-ever-global-emissions-tax-takes-a-step-closer-to-reality.html By Sam Meredith The International Maritime Organization held its latest round of negotiations to discuss how to move forward on the climate regulation of the shipping industry. Campaigners said growing support for the world’s first-ever global emissions levy meant it was now more likely to be adopted by the IMO next year. “The UN […]
UK Telegraph: Beijing could remotely stop electric cars made in China on UK roads – ‘Could give access to personal data without permission & gridlock cities’
https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/china-electric-cars-uk-roads-3s69qg6g0 By Fiona Hamilton – Chief Reporter Beijing could gridlock Britain’s roads by remotely stopping electric vehicles made in China, posing a “major security threat”, MPs have been warned. Electric vehicles can potentially be controlled, adjusted and ultimately even stopped, a vulnerability that could be exploited by China if its relationship with the UK badly […]
Biden administration announces climate rules to phase out gas cars & make sure majority of vehicles sold by 2032 are electric or hybrid
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13219567/Biden-administration-announces-climate-rules-phase-gas-cars-make-sure-majority-vehicles-sold-2032-electric-hybrid.html Joe Biden hailed the announcement as ‘historic progress’ on climate change The rules aim to increase sales of electric vehicles from 7.6% to 56% in 2032 The Trump campaign was quick to condemn what it called ‘radical EV mandates’ The Biden administration unveiled drastic climate regulations Wednesday designed to phase out gas cars and […]
Biden admin set to finalize major gas car crackdown over warnings from automakers, energy industry
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/biden-admin-finalize-major-gas-car-crackdown-warnings-from-automakers-energy-industry By Thomas Catenacci Fox News The Biden administration is expected this week to finalize highly anticipated regulations targeting gas-powered vehicle tailpipe emissions, considered the tip of the spear in its efforts to electrify the transportation sector. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is slated to issue the final rulemaking — which officials have boasted will incentivize greater adoption of electric […]
Biden admin set to finalize major gas car crackdown over warnings from automakers, energy industry
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/biden-admin-finalize-major-gas-car-crackdown-warnings-from-automakers-energy-industry By Thomas Catenacci Fox News The Biden administration is expected this week to finalize highly anticipated regulations targeting gas-powered vehicle tailpipe emissions, considered the tip of the spear in its efforts to electrify the transportation sector. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is slated to issue the final rulemaking — which officials have boasted will incentivize greater adoption of electric […]
Now they are coming for your tires! Researchers say ‘tire emissions’ pose a threat to global health, & EVs could make ‘the problem worse’ – ‘Regulators are already scrambling to tackle this issue’
https://www.thedrive.com/news/tire-dust-makes-up-the-majority-of-ocean-microplastics-study-finds Tire Dust Makes Up the Majority of Ocean Microplastics, Study Finds – Researchers say tire emissions pose a threat to global health, and EVs could make the problem worse. BY LEWIN DAY When contemplating the emissions from road vehicles, our first thought is often about the various gases coming out of the tailpipe. However, new […]
CNBC: ‘EV euphoria is dead’ – Automakers ‘scaling back or delaying their electric vehicle plans’ as ‘consumer demand for EVs hasn’t shown up’
https://www.cnbc.com/2024/03/13/ev-euphoria-is-dead-automakers-trumpet-consumer-choice-in-us.html EV euphoria is dead. Automakers trumpet consumer choice for U.S. car shoppers By Michael Wayland Automakers from Ford Motor and General Motors to Mercedes-Benz, Volkswagen, Jaguar Land Rover and Aston Martin are scaling back or delaying their electric vehicle plans. Though consumer demand for EVs hasn’t shown up in the way executives had expected, […]
Moving Goal Posts: Now they tell us ‘EV’s won’t solve ‘car harm’ – ‘Even if every car in the world were an EV, it would not mitigate some of the most ruinous effects of car-centric infrastructure’
https://newsletter.climatenexus.org/20240308-sotu-caad-ai-car-harm Via Climate Nexus: EV’s Won’t Solve ‘Car Harm’ Analysis Warns: Even if every car in the world were an EV, it would not mitigate some of the most ruinous effects of car-centric infrastructure, a new analysis cautions. The analysis of roughly 400 papers, published in the Journal of Transport Geography, finds “car harm[s]” — everything from […]
GOP Senators & House members send letter demanding end to bureaucratic attempt to ban gas powered vehicles
https://www.cruz.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/sens-cruz-crapo-rep-walberg-send-letter-demanding-end-to-bureaucratic-attempt-to-ban-gas-powered-vehicles WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), along with U.S. Representative Tim Walberg (R-Mich.) led a bicameral coalition of their colleagues in sending a letter calling on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Deputy Administrator, Sophie Shulman, to rescind the Biden Administration’s proposed Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards for […]