Environmental Policy
New electric car premium applies retroactively from year start
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The German government is introducing a new purchase premium for electric cars, retroactive for vehicles newly registered since the start of the year. Subsidies ranging from 1,500 to 6,000 euros will be available based on income and family status. Environment Minister Carsten Schneider views it as a boost for the domestic automotive industry.
The US government rescinded a rule on Wednesday that allowed electric vehicles to count as having artificially high fuel-economy values under Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards. Analysts say this rollback pushes the US auto industry further towards petrol cars, discourages EV innovation, and gives China a competitive edge. Environmental groups criticise the move as harming American families' long-term interests for short-term profits to auto and oil giants.
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The EU has agreed to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 90 percent by 2040 compared to 1990 levels. The compromise delays a controversial measure by one year and accounts for economic pressures. The deal now requires formal approval.
As the world approaches COP30 in Belém, Brazil, climate advocates are highlighting critical issues for global action. Rebecca Thissen of the Climate Action Network discusses finance shortfalls, legal rulings, and transition programs in a recent podcast. The summit marks ten years since the Paris Agreement and comes amid debates over inadequate funding for developing nations.
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Former President Donald Trump coined the term 'Green New Scam' during a 2023 rally to criticize climate initiatives. Since his second presidency began, the phrase has permeated official statements as part of a strategy to erode trust in climate action. Experts describe it as classic propaganda aimed at reshaping public perceptions.