Climate Mercury Tax 
Green Car Congress
MARCH 23, 2013
The President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST) released a letter to President Obama describing six key components the advisory group believes should be central to the Administration’s strategy for addressing climate change. Both approaches are essential parts of an integrated strategy for dealing with climate change.
Green Car Congress
FEBRUARY 14, 2012
Pie charts show the proportion of different types of energy sources generating power and flowing between load areas if there were a carbon tax of $70 per ton. Additional policy action throughout Western North America will be required to meet climate targets, Kammen said. Click to enlarge. —Daniel Kammen.
Revenge of the Electric Car
APRIL 20, 2010
After a federal tax credit and state rebate, the price of these cars will come out at around a cool 20k. Read more about it in the San Jose Mercury News Article: Reservations for the all-electric Nissan Leaf start Tuesday. By Dana Hull for the San Jose Mercury News. Nissan's new electronic vehicle, the Leaf. (AP
Green Car Congress
NOVEMBER 26, 2011
Estimating the magnitude of costs associated with future climate change impacts is very uncertain. The recognized benefits of industrial facilities, including manufacturing products, employment and tax revenues, are not addressed in the report. The report provides a list of the individual facilities that contribute the most harm.
Setec Powerr
NOVEMBER 24, 2023
Climate: Extreme temperatures can degrade battery performance. Spent lithium-ion batteries contain hazardous materials like lead, cadmium, and mercury, which, if not properly disposed of, can leach into soil and water, causing significant ecological harm. Maintenance: Regular checks and proper care extend battery longevity.
Baua Electric
APRIL 25, 2024
The EPA states that “the best system of emission reduction for the longest-running existing coal units and most heavily utilized new gas turbines is based on carbon capture and sequestration/storage (CCS),” which qualifies for Inflation Reduction Act tax incentives. The stronger clean air and climate protections will save lives.”
Green Car Congress
OCTOBER 22, 2009
Health and other non-climate damages by life-cycle component for different combinations of fuels and light-duty automobiles in 2005 (top) and 2030 (bottom). When such market failures occur, a case can be made for government interventions—such as regulations, taxes or tradable permits—to address these external costs, the report says.
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