“The inability to move forward with Keystone XL is symbolic of a broader problem with energy projects and infrastructure, generally: the unnecessary delays to build just about anything."
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There is a lot of money on the table with carbon markets. But farmers are skeptical.
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The Paris Agreement Won’t Help Our Country, or Planet
"Unleashing American energy and innovation is the best way forward – whether you care about climate change or not. The other option is to take America backward, not only by rejoining the Paris Agreement, but also by enacting President-elect Biden’s expensive energy plan."
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Gulfstream Leads The Skies In Sustainability
“Since [2009], Gulfstream’s robust sustainability programme has grown to include aircraft operational efficiency, eco-friendly buildings and the use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) for its corporate, demonstration, customer support and flight test fleets in Savannah."
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Facing green push on farm, fertilizer makers look to sea for growth
“By altering the production process for ammonia normally used for fertilizer, the companies told Reuters they can produce hydrogen for fuel or a form of carbon-free ammonia used either as a carrier for hydrogen or as a marine fuel to power cargo and even cruise ships."
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Oil refining lobby sees opportunity to work with Biden on climate and trade
“’We acknowledge that climate change is real, and we’re committed to developing ‘sound policies’ that address the ‘dual challenge’ of meeting growing energy needs in an environmentally sustainable way,’ Morgan added.”
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Biden’s climate crusade: How his plan to cut carbon emissions, create jobs could impact U.S.
“Biden’s goals include carbon-free electricity by 2035, more wind and solar to get the nation to net-zero emissions and 100% clean energy by 2050."
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Earth to Joe Biden: Canceling Keystone XL Pipeline Is a Gift to China and Russia
“This is just the beginning of an energy agenda that will cripple us on so many levels: jobs, cost of living, and opportunity. It will hurt our critical allies in Canada and Europe. It will benefit our enemies Russia and China. And it will do absolutely nothing for the environment.”
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Bill Gates-Led Fund Raises Another $1 Billion to Invest in Clean Tech
“Here’s more evidence the clean-tech boom is only getting bigger. Breakthrough Energy Ventures, the clean-tech venture capital fund led by Bill Gates, has raised $1 billion for a second round of investments after backing 45 startups with its first billion.”
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Wind Power Overtakes Coal In Texas For The First Time Ever
“In 2020, for the first time ever, wind power overtook coal in the state’s overall energy mix, 'the latest sign of renewable energy’s rising prominence in America’s fossil fuel heartland' according to reporting by the Financial Times this week.”
