May 02, 2013
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Air & Climate Newsletter May 02, 2013 |
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When is a cow like a car?
Martin Barrow, Head of Footprinting at the Carbon Trust discusses the need for the meat industry to take action on carbon emissions. When is a cow like a car? It may sound like a joke, but the answer could be serious for meat producers. Red meat is suffering from a wave of bad press. Shoppers` confidence in beef products has been knocked by the horsemeat scandal which has also increased awareness of high prices. Concerns are also emerging about the environmental impact of rearing cattle and sheep for consumption. As those fears combine, there`s a risk that eating such meat will become less and ... | ||
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California-Quebec cap-and-trade link major step forward for both markets
The decision this week by California`s Air Resources Board setting January 1, 2014 as the start date for the linking of California`s cap-and-trade program with that of Québec is a major step forward for both jurisdictions. The new integrated system will be the largest cross-border carbon trading market since the launch of the European Union Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) in 2005. "The Board`s action today broadens the environmental impact of California`s cap-and-trade program and helps fight climate change by reducing greenhouse gases," said Air Resources Board Chairman Mary D. Nichols. California ... | ||
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