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Norwegian Airline Most Fuel Efficient, British Airways – the Least

Mila Luleva — Thu, 19 Nov 2015 20:51:16 +0000

British Airways and Lufthansa top the chart for the least fuel efficient carriers, contributing the most to carbon pollution from aviation. Air travel has quite a huge carbon footprint. Although many studies suggested that aviation tax for carbon emissions should be made obligatory if we are to reduce pollution, little is done about it. Some […]

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Even Oil Companies Want a Carbon Tax

Sarah Higman — Fri, 05 Jun 2015 08:51:36 +0000

In an unprecedented move six leading European oil companies, including BP and Shell have released a letter calling on the world to implement a price on carbon emissions. In a three page document addressed to the United Nations climate chief the oil companies outline what they are doing to reduce carbon emissions themselves then calls on governments around […]

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Climate Change Affects Insurance Companies, Carbon Tax Taken Seriously

Mila Luleva — Wed, 15 May 2013 19:26:50 +0000

As climate change becomes more apparent and the intensity and frequency of extreme weather events become higher, insurance companies are having to face additional and very often unforeseen losses. It is surprising that although the insurance industry is heavily dependant on scientific predictions and research, the sector has not been involved in any discussions related […]

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