“Despite its importance, concrete also comes with a challenge that the world will need to address over coming decades."
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How Fossil Fuels Are Saving Lives In Developing Countries
“What's important, I think, for people to recognize is it's something which has a fairly straightforward solution. You don't need to develop vaccines to stop people dying from air pollution. You need to give them clean cooking solutions.”
De Blasio moves to ban natural gas hookups: ‘Literally’ our ‘only choice is renewable energy’
"‘We need to make clear that New York City will renounce fossil fuels fully. Therefore, we need to ban fossil fuel connections in the city by the end of this decade, literally ensuring that our only choice is renewable energy.'"
Rep. Chuck Fleischmann: Clean energy – Biden and Republicans can work together. Here’s how
"If President Biden reached out to Congress, he may be surprised to learn that there is a large coalition of lawmakers from across the political spectrum who are eager to get involved in the fight to reduce carbon emissions.”
While D.C. Plays Politics, States Make Progress
There are lessons to be learned in the states. The best solutions have proven to come from innovation and risk-taking in the business community, not from heavy-handed federal or state regulation.
The United States of California
“If the administration is taking a cue from California, look ahead to 2035 when all cars sold in America will have to be zero emissions, mainly electric."
GM to Phase Out Gas- and Diesel-Powered Vehicles by 2035
“GM also said Thursday that it aims to be carbon-neutral by 2040, which would mean eliminating carbon emissions from all of its operations as well as the vehicles it makes and sells. About three-quarters of GM’s carbon output comes from the emissions produced by the cars and trucks it puts on the road.”
Conservatives, we can’t revert back to the party of ‘no’ under Biden
“As conservatives, we must take the initiative to pull up a seat and demonstrate that we stand for something."
Private sector body unveils multi-billion ambitions for carbon offsets
“Multinational companies, such as e-commerce giant Amazon and oil majors Royal Dutch Shell and BP have set net zero emission goals but will need to buy or generate carbon credits to offset the emissions they cannot cut from their operations.”
Getting to net zero—and even net negative—is surprisingly feasible, and affordable
"‘By methodically increasing energy efficiency, switching to electric technologies, utilizing clean electricity (especially wind and solar power), and deploying a small amount of carbon capture technology, the United States can reach zero emissions.'"