U S government backs broad carbon market guidelines
U S officials led by Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen will unveil the first broad federal framework for carbon markets aimed at high integrity offsets. The plan seeks to mobilize billions for decarbonization while critics question offset effectiveness and scope 3 impacts.
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Critics warn industry self regulation over carbon credits risks harm
Critics argue offsets may waste funds on greenwashing without real emission cuts. Experts say credits lack enforcement and could hinder climate progress while supporters like John Kerry push credits as fast climate finance. The administration outlines rules to ensure credibility and limit use to special cases with credible improvements.
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Research finds big dollar gains from electric school buses
Study in PNAS quantifies per mile benefits of replacing diesel buses in 3108 U S counties. Replacing an average diesel bus yields about 84 200 in health and climate gains, with higher benefits in dense metro areas but higher upfront costs of 156 000 per bus.
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Newborn Birth Announcement in Gazette Milestones
Share your joy with a newborn photo and birth notice in the Milestones section of the Sunday Gazette. Contact details are (319) 368-8873 or 1(800) 397-8212 for submission specifics.
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