GHG emissions

EU ETS phase III by Thomas Cleary

EU ETS phase III

The EU is pressing ahead with the tightening of GHG emissions of by means of phase III of its emissions trading scheme (ETS), which will run from 1 January 2013 until 2020. Read more

Sustainability criteria for biofuels by Shane Malone

Sustainability criteria for biofuels

Biofuels must satisfy sustainability criteria that include minimum GHG savings and the protection of material and land with a high carbon stock and a high biodiversity value. Read more

How much will a carbon tax cost? by Douglas Adamson

How much will a carbon tax cost?

In anticipation of the introduction of a carbon tax in Ireland via Budget 2010, we consider what rate it might be set at and the potential impact on the cost of fuels. Read more