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EU backs local net-zero technology with Net-Zero Industry Act

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European Council and Parliament reach provisional agreement on EU answer to the IRA – policy to strengthen local net-zero manufacturing. The post EU backs local net-zero technology with Net-Zero Industry Act appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Major carbon emitters in Canada are not taking net-zero targets seriously

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Less than half of Canada’s major carbon emitters have adopted net-zero targets, and none have committed to aligning their capital spending with plans to reduce greenhouse gases, according to a report from Climate Engagement Canada (CEC). CEC, which comprises 41 of the largest asset managers in Canada, with $5.2 However, the lack of 1.5C-aligned

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Net zero policy to draw on national strengths, not copy US IRA, says Chalmers

Renew Economy

Critical minerals, battery manufacturing, renewable hydrogen, and green metals have been flagged as net zero industry priorities by the federal treasurer. The post Net zero policy to draw on national strengths, not copy US IRA, says Chalmers appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Net-zero solar panels? WA renewable hydrogen project spurs green glass potential

Renew Economy

Plans for an up to 1GW green hydrogen plant in WA’s Mid-West region could lead to the manufacture of net-zero glass – and may be solar panels. The post Net-zero solar panels? WA renewable hydrogen project spurs green glass potential appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Sofidel Commits to Net Zero by 2050

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Sofidel The paper manufacturing Group, alongside Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), is embarking on the pathway to reducing greenhouse gas emissions to as close to zero as possible along the entire value chain. Sofidel is still accelerating its decarbonization journey.

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Canada’s net-zero opportunities might skip some provinces

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Canada’s provincial governments need comprehensive net-zero climate strategies to drive growth in the green economy, but some are sending mixed policy signals to the companies that will create tomorrow’s jobs, says a new report from the Canadian Climate Institute. . However, B.C. We see this transition as inevitable,” Arnold said.

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The three keys to kickstarting Canada's net-zero industrial policy

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With Budget 2023’s “made-in-Canada plan” released in late March, the federal government has laid out its net-zero industrial policy – a response to the U.S. The made-in-Canada plan seeks to bolster manufacturing at home and secure a place for Canadian firms and products in global supply chains.

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