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Crumbs of consolation? What the budget offered

Envirotec Magazine

Decarbonizing these modes of transport received an apparent boost with a £270 million joint investment in technologies for zero-carbon aircraft and automotive. Crumbs of consolation were welcomed, such as the 25% boost to landfill tax. This brings the fund up to £1.1

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IRA: A Driver of Increased M&A Activity?

Chris Hall

For example, the IRA will protect and promote the solar industry, which has been struggling to overcome the recent hurdles in supply chain logistics. The IRA also will enhance the existing 45Q tax credit, which allots direct air capture facilities US$50 per ton of carbon removed from the atmosphere.