Climate Policy
Swedish party leaders criticize government's e-moped project in Ghana
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Sweden's government invests over 100 million kronor in electric mopeds in Ghana to meet national climate goals, but the project faces sharp criticism from party leaders and experts following Aftonbladet's investigation. Concerns include ties to Russian interests, doubtful emission reductions, and subsidies to private companies. Several leaders describe the initiative as absurd and misguided.
The dean of the Faculty of Environmental Science and Technology at Unika Soegijapranata has warned that waste-to-energy plants risk creating new pollution and could delay Indonesia's net zero emissions target by 2060.
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New research shows that prescribed burns and other fuel reduction efforts by the U.S. Forest Service deliver strong economic returns by limiting wildfire damage. The study, published in the journal Science, analyzed hundreds of fires in the Western United States. It found that every dollar spent avoided nearly four dollars in health, property, and emissions costs.
Efforts to ban gas-powered leaf blowers are spreading across the United States, driven by concerns over noise and pollution, with actress Cate Blanchett emerging as a vocal advocate. More than 200 local governments have imposed restrictions or incentives for electric alternatives since the 1970s, accelerating after 2020. However, enforcement issues and costs for landscapers are complicating implementation.
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Illinois lawmakers have enacted the Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability Act to combat soaring electricity prices by investing in battery storage and lifting a nuclear moratorium. The legislation introduces a temporary surcharge on bills but promises substantial long-term savings. It marks the state's first major climate initiative since President Trump's return to office.