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The article discusses two main topics. Firstly, the Charity Commission has issued an official warning to Calderdale MBC for failing to file annual accounts for 13 charities it is responsible for, which is considered misconduct and mismanagement. Secondly, bodies representing local government have warned that imposing the emissions trading scheme (ETS) on energy-from-waste providers could result in significant costs for councils. The Local Government Association, the County Council Network, and the District Councils Network have called on the government to pass on ETS costs to manufacturers of packaging, textiles, electricals, and furniture to incentivize them to reduce fossil carbon content. [Extracted from the article]

The Charity Commission has issued an official warning to Calderdale MBC for failing to file annual accounts for 13 charities it is responsible for, including assets such as recreational grounds, parks, and the public central library. The council's failure to comply with the commission's action plan from last year is considered misconduct and/or mismanagement. Calderdale's deputy leader has stated that the council takes the warning seriously and will act on the commission's requirements. In another matter, local government bodies have warned that imposing the emissions trading scheme (ETS) on energy-from-waste providers could result in significant costs for councils. The Local Government Association, the County Council Network, and the District Councils Network have called on the government to pass on ETS costs to manufacturers of packaging, textiles, electricals, and furniture to incentivize them to reduce fossil carbon content. The current proposals could cost councils up to £747m in 2028, rising to £1.1bn in 2036, with a total cumulative cost over this period as high as £6.5bn. The chair elect of the housing, communities, and local government committee, Florence Eshalomi, has called for an end to the stigma attached to people living in council housing. She highlighted cases where social housing tenants were excluded from certain amenities and emphasized the need to change this stigma. [Extracted from the article]

The article announces the launch of China's voluntary emissions reduction trading market, marking a milestone in the nation's carbon market system.

The article discusses the European Union (EU) emissions trading system, which has been applied to non-EU airlines and was upheld by judge Juliane Kokott of the European Court of Justice (ECJ) after a challenge by the U.S. Air Transport Association (ATA). Kokott found that the EU was not violating international law, in part because the EU was not a signatory to the Chicago Convention on civil aviation. Retaliation, emissions standards for aircraft, and airline competition are examined.

The article presents information related to the impact of the airline industry on the environment. According to the environmental lobby group Friends of the Earth, aviation emissions are one of the leading causes of climate change, which is a result of the environmental pollution. About 2% of global CO2 emissions are contributed by the air transport sector. According to airline industry representatives, air transport should be commended for what it has accomplished over the years in cleaning up its pollution contribution. Also, there is a difference between Europe and the U.S. on the matter of including aviation in emissions trading.

The article offers information on the operation of China's carbon emissions trading market. It mentions that China has opened a national carbon emissions trading market, which currently applies to power generation industry. It discusses about the fluctuations in the trading prices in July 2021. It explores that National Development and Reform Commission has issued notice on establishing pilot carbon emissions trading markets in October 2011.

The article offers cement industry news briefs on topics including consultation meetings organized by European Commission to discuss carbon leakage under European Union Emissions Trading Scheme (EU-ETS), document titled "Climate Change Adaptation Manual" published by Austrian Environment Agency, and renaming of cement industry Fiji Industries to Pacific Cement Limited.

The article focuses on the energy policy and climate politics in Australia. Topics discussed include the plan of Australia to control carbon emissions by 5% by 2020, the level of the carbon tax which started on July 1, 2012, and the world's highest carbon prices of A$24.15 in July 2013 and A$25.40 in July 2014.

The article examines the emissions trading system of European Union (EU) countries. A compromise created by Eu countries extending the period in which the system applies to airline industry flights only within the EU until the end of 2016 is discussed, particularly objections by airlines in EU countries that the proposal unfairly penalizes them.

The article discusses the findings by energy industry observers which indicated overstatements to the emissions-reducing claims of the renewable energy sources such as wind and solar power. Industry observers have asserted that the addition of intermittent resources have actually increase greenhouse gas emissions. On one hand, the cycling of fossil-fueled power plants and/or downtimes at coal and natural gas-fired plants might increase air emissions due to operation at less optimal levels.

The article reports on the agreement among member countries of the United Nations Environmental Programme (UNEP) initiative on January 9, 2013 in Switzerland. The agreement dubbed as the Minamata Convention of Mercury aims the reduction of mercury emissions from power plants, products, and industrial processes. Moreover, a diplomatic conference will be called on October 7-11, 2013 in Japan to officially and legally bind agreeing countries to the convention including the U.S., China, and India.

The article focuses on the efforts of Kristianstad municipality in Sweden in reducing fossil fuel use. It states that Kristianstad use biofuels such as biomass for heating and electricity production, and biogas as fuel for buses and vehicles to reduce fossil fuels. It indicates that Kristianstad achieved annual carbon dioxide emissions reduction of 123,000 metric tons in 2008 and its use of fossil fuels reduced by half.

The article reports on the plan of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to require operators of large carbon-emitting operations to submit annual emissions reports for carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide and other greenhouse gases (GHG). It states that industries that will be affected are refineries, chemical facilities and cement plants. The author claims that regulatory restrictions on GHG emission could improve sales.

The article presents emissions trading (ET) lessons as the Chesapeake Bay and stakeholders move forward with nutrient trading. It suggests to listen with care to stakeholders where citizens and sources need to listen with equal care to what agencies are saying. It states that stakeholder trust need to be earned with credible, transparency feedback loops. INSET: CPP + Tax Credits + PERC Ruling + COP = AD Opportu.

The article presents a discussion among industry executives about the coal-fired sector in the U.S. According to David Wilks of Xcel Energy Group, the adoption of some form of a national cap and trade program will pose additional costs to coal-fired units. Jeff Holmstead of Bracewell Giuliani law firm cited economic downturn as one of the reasons for the deferral of coal plants planned for the western U.S. However, Jim Mackey of Fluor Power Group stressed the cost associated with producing coal energy.

The article discusses that China's Department of Ecology and Environment of Sichuan Province has issued the first batch of companies brought into the nation's carbon emissions trading market.

The article discusses the environmental policies in Australia. It outlines the creation of the Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme (CPRS) to reduce carbon pollution, emissions trading scheme and to make every single business, large and small, operate more environmentally. It cites the importance of learning the importance of CPRS as one way of reducing tonnes of greenhouse gases. It also points out the two reasons for the failure of the Mandatory Renewable Energy Targets (MRET) for businesses.

The article discusses the need for businesses to convince customers regarding the credibility of the national emissions trading regime in Australia in 2008. It includes an in-depth analysis of how the emissions trading scheme leads to higher product prices, as well as a discussion on how companies can justify the added costs to consumers.

The article reports on the growth of the Australian voluntary carbon trading market. According to the author, while companies are waiting to see the details of the national emissions trading scheme, they are selling and buying carbon credits through a range of voluntary schemes and two existing mandatory schemes. The author states that companies are using voluntary schemes to obtain a price advantage from moving early, to learn about managing credits and to brand themselves as green.

The article ponders why only a few politicians in the U.S. are talking about carbon taxes to reduce the volume of greenhouse gas emission and solve the problem of global warming. It explains that carbon taxes means levy will be imposed on fossil fuels based on how much carbon dioxide they contain. It points that from the economic point of view carbon taxes is better than emission trading and mandatory cutback on the quantity of greenhouse emissions.

The article focuses on how Mad River Brewing Company of Blue Lake, California implemented their ten Waste Reduction Awareness Programs thus becoming a zero emissions brewery. Mad River recycles 98 percent of its residuals aiming at generating zero waste. The company calculates that it diverts about 600 tons of materials from landfills annually such as hops and grain, pallets, cardboard, glass, office paper and many others and saves $44,000 in the process while it costs $10,000 annually to divert such materials. Founder Bob Smith said that the by-products including spent barley malt, yeast and spent hops which are given away to farmers, gardeners and homeowners as feeds to local livestock, soil amendment or compost.

The article focuses on the emissions trading programs. Emission trading is a regulatory approach to control emissions by providing economic incentives to attain reductions. These programs have been implemented worldwide to achieve clean air goals while providing industry with the best economic decisions. In addition, these programs determine the clean air goal, establish an emission cap for a given area or industry to achieve the clean air goal and allow each member of the regulatory community to decide the most economical way to meet their collective obligations.

Provides information on the Clean Air Interstate and the Clean Air Mercury rules for emissions reduction released by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Benefits of the Clean Air Interstate rule; Provisions under the rule; Criticism of the mercury rule by national environmental and health groups.

Discusses ways to lower collective carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions in the power sector in the U.S. as of August 2004. Factors that contribute to an increased CO2 emissions; Percentage of daily output of man-made CO2; Provisions for emissions trading provided in the Kyoto Protocol; Details of the market for carbon trading in the Chicago Climate Exchange.

Aerospace industry-related news briefs are presented. The Turkish National Police have entered negotiations with Bell Helicopter for the sale of the 429 helicopter. The aerospace company Elbit Systems has announced that a government in the Americas has purchased the Hermes 900 unmanned aircraft. Chinese airlines are refusing to pay charges for carbon dioxide emissions to the European Union (EU), according to the China Air Transport Association.

Discusses the standards for mercury removal at coal-fired power plants in the U.S. Proposals made by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to reduce mercury emissions from coal-fired plants; Efforts of several states to develop their own mercury regulations; Factors to be considered in mercury removal. INSETS: What are your mercury removal options?;Where do mercury regulations come from?.

The article discusses Arab countries which are protesting the inclusion of airlines in the emissions trading system (ETS) of the European Union (EU). The Arab Air Carriers Organization (AACO) has called on the Arab Civil Aviation Commission (ACAC) to take a common position on the topic, while some countries are negotiating equivalent measures with the European Commission (EC).

The article looks at the use of vegetable oil, cellulosic, and algal biofuels to fuel airplanes and argues that it may be better for airlines to purchase carbon credits. The author examines trials of biodiesel, concerns about the future supply of biofuel, and the carbon footprint of biofuels. The participation of airlines in the European Union (EU) emissions trading system (ETS) and debate in the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) is discussed.

Discusses the promotion of emissions trading to reduce global warming gas. Details on the global warming gas emissions trading programs of several countries; Proposal of the U.S. regarding the reduction of greenhouse gases; Actions taken by DuPont regarding the reduction of global warming gas.

News briefs on aeronautics are presented. The Air Transport Association of America's civil action against the European Union (EU) inclusion of U.S. airline emissions in its emissions trading system will be heard by the European Court of Justice. The BAA, operator of Heathrow Airport in London, England, announced it was halting its plan to construct a third runway. Sweden has awarded Saab a contract to develop avionics for the Gripen jet fighter plane.

The article reports on the challenges being faced by European airlines that operate within the European Union (EU) for complying with the region's Emissions Trading Scheme. Officials of the airline industry have raised concerns about whether governments are ready to do their part to meet the aggressive compliance schedule. Among the problems faced by airlines is the fact that some foreign carriers have not yet been told which national authority within the EU will regulate their compliance.

This article discusses the impact of the European Union Emissions Trading System (ETS) on the business jet community. It highlights the opinion of the community that the ETS is an unfair emissions trading scheme for the industry in Europe. It notes that about 2,700 operators will be affected by the rules from the European Commission (EC). The concern of the administration of U.S. President Barack Obama over the ETS is also noted.

The article reports on imminent decisions being faced by Europe on aviation and the environment as of 2008. It says that the continent will finalize how airlines will participate in emissions-trading scheme (ETS). It says that Europe will also decide in December whether to endorse a plan to move forward on the long-promised Single European Sky.

The article reports that the European Parliament is expected to approve a compromise that includes aviation in emissions trading. The parliament is expected to pass the legislative proposal, with the European Council likely to take the matter up in December 2008. One industry official estimated that the cost to the airline industry will be huge reaching around €2.8 billion. Meanwhile, the Association of European Airlines (AEA) argues in a letter to European parliamentarians that the cost could be higher.

The article reports that the European Parliament and European Council are attempting to address differences over airline emissions trading, with big implications for financially struggling airlines. Several carriers within the European Union have embraced the idea of an emissions trading scheme (ETS) to help curb the growth of carbon dioxide output. According to Peter Hartman, chief executive officer (CEO) of KLM and chairman of the Association of European Airlines, ETS could be a potentially effective tool to address CO2 emissions.

The article focuses on the exploration of alternative-energy options by aircraft manufacturers in Europe due to their eventual inclusion in an emissions trading scheme or ETS. One example is Bombardier's Belfast production site, which has to balance its carbon dioxide output with the cap-and-trade plan covering industrial activities that Europe has been using since 2005. Airbus has installed solar cells at its Spanish facilities that reduce carbon dioxide output by about 100 metric tons per year.

The article reports that although Europe is moving ahead to develop an environmentally friendly air traffic system for business aviation, bizav leaders worry that the continent's strong environmental consciousness could still end up putting them at a competitive disadvantage. The implementation of a Single European Sky (SES) air traffic management (ATM) system, will allow business aviation operators and other airspace users to benefit from the lower emissions and noise that increased ATM efficiencies are expected to bring.

The article focuses on efforts to define the rules about including aviation in Europe's emissions trading scheme (ETS). Much of the year will be spent trying to hammer out a Europe-wide arrangement to ensure airlines are part of an ETS, as policy makers try to control the CO2 footprint of the air transport industry at a time of sustained growth. Simon McNamara, general manager for infrastructure and environment at the European Regions Airline Association, points out that without a set-in-stone start date, 2011 is still a possibility.

This section presents updates on commercial and military aeronautics as of November 19, 2007. The vote by the European Parliament to include aviation in the European Union's Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) was criticized by the International Air Transport Association and the Civil Air Navigation Services Organization. A group of investors around Spanish billionaire Alicia Koplowitz plans to submit a formal bid for Iberia. The British Royal Air Force (RAF) has begun live laser-guided weapon drop trials from the Eurofighter Typhoon.

The article focuses on the controversy over inclusion of aviation in emissions trading. Europe has been driving the agenda to incorporate aviation into the emissions trading scheme (ETS), with plans to start including the sector in 2011, but airlines and the U.S. have been urging that a global approach be negotiated at the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) level, rather than having Europe go it alone.

This section offers news briefs related to aeronautics in Europe. European aerospace industry officials say the proposed European Union Emissions Trading Scheme will cost €4 billion ($5.4 billion) per year. Systems are facing renewed pressure over alleged payments related to the Al Yamamah weapons deals with Saudi Arabia. Rolls-Royce has shipped the first set of Trent 1000s to Boeing for use on the first-flight 787 aircraft.

The article presents information on the lack of constructive discussions between states on how to handle aviation's impact on climate change. Discussions on expanding emissions trading to aviation appear to be stalled. The stakes for the airline industry are high. Europe wants to include air transport in its emissions-trading scheme, which some argue could add several billion dollars to operating costs as airlines are forced to purchase credits to offset their carbon dioxide production. European governments are generally in favor of charges to force airlines to reduce emissions. In contrast, the U.S., Japan, Canada and the developing world are looking for other approaches.

The article discusses the need for effective dispute settlement process for air transport. Topics include the European Commission's emissions trading system (ETS); an anti-Gulf carrier campaign launched by European and U.S. airlines claiming airlines such as Emirates as government-subsidized; shortcomings of the International Civil Aviation Organization; and open-skies agreement signed between the U.S. and Qatar.

Focuses on the trends in the powertrain development for emission compliance from the engine manufacturers. Aspects of the emission standards; Key areas in the engine electronic management system; Development of a generation air management technologies from the Siemens Automotive.

The article reports on the price of carbon dioxide allowances (EUAs) under the European Union (EU) Emissions Trading System (ETS) for April 2014, noting a rebound after falling to a nine-month low in late March. It believes that speculators quit long positions taken ahead of the European Commission's backloading measure which started mid-March. It talks about the backloading law and the application of EU ETS to intra-European flights, and presents a chart on daily emissions price assessments.

The article reports on the decline in the price of carbon dioxide allowances (EUA) under the European Union's Emissions Trading System in March 2014, and mentions the factors contributed to this decline and its implications for the market.

The article reports on a 14-month increase in the price of carbon dioxide allowances (EUAs) under the European Union's Emissions Trading System in February 2014 as the European Commission's short-term market intervention proposal became law. It mentions the price of EUAs for delivery in December 2014 and the reasons behind the price decline on February 25, 2014 that marked the end of the 14-month increase.

The article reports on a four-month high in the price of carbon dioxide allowances (EUAs) in the European Union (EU) Emissions Trading System (ETS) in January 2014 as a European Commission (EC) proposal of reforms to the system is worked out.

The article discusses the prices of European Union carbon dioxide allowances (EUAs) under the European Union Emissions Trading System during December 2013. Topics include supply and demand and a planned backloading initiative that may delay some EUAs from auction in an attempt to boost market prices.