Tag Archives: climate change policy
Flying out or driving in?
Sometimes it is argued that flying is something special, for one reason or another, and therefore it should kept out of the EU ETS. I looked at some of these special characteristics of flying to see if there are grounds … Continue reading
The law of the land
Non-compliance with the EU ETS It is reported that several non-EU aviation companies have not complied with their obligations under the EU ETS. These companies have made flights within the EU which come under the scope of the EU ETS. … Continue reading
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Late allocation is symptomatic of a deeper problem: the governance of the EU ETS
Each year companies in the EU Emission Trading Scheme (EU ETS) receive an allocation of free allowances. The due date for issuing the allowances is 28th February. Member states, as the so-called “competent” authorities are obliged to issue these allowances … Continue reading
The P.G. Wodehouse road-map to low carbon nirvana
I think we need to go through three stages to reach carbon nirvana. Each requires very different policies. Stage one: enthuse Stage two: build Stage three: chill Let us use P.G. Wodehouse, the greatest author ever, as our guide. Unlike … Continue reading
Practical policy to prepare for a difficult future
People say: “You have to have practical policies, it’s no use dreaming.” Here goes. First, forget about a functioning “modern” society where everything is on tap 24 x 7. You saw how New York functioned during Sandy. Life will become … Continue reading