L R AS Published on Saturday 10 October 2020 - n° 335 - Categories:other France
In brief in France C
In brief in France C (floating power plant, GreenTech, reducing imported carbon, carbon tax)
Inauguration of a 2.9 MWp floating power station
in Saint-Maurice-la-Clouère, in the Vienne (New Aquitaine). It was initiated by Sergies
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Ministry initiatives in favour of innovation in GreenTech. The "GreenTech Innovation" brand should distinguish the quality of young companies and SMEs with innovative projects and high potential in the ecological field.
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The climate contribution of French imports is constantly increasing, according to the latest report from the High Council for the Climate. Reducing dependence on this imported carbon implies strong measures both within and outside the country's borders.
To read the press release (summary of the report) : https://www.hautconseilclimat.fr/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/communique-de-presse_maitriser-lempreinte-carbone-de-la-france-1.pdf
To read the report : https://www.hautconseilclimat.fr/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/hcc_rapport_maitriser-lempreinte-carbone-de-la-france-1.pdf
https://www.journaldelenvironnement.net/article/ges-le-hcc-decouvre-le-poids-des-importations,109973
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The carbon tax at borders is starting to worry Europe's partners: the Commission is due to present its plan for a carbon tax at borders in March 2021. Aimed at boosting the competitiveness of Europe's carbon-constrained manufacturers, the mechanism is causing old-world trading partners to grind their teeth. Australian consultants are now advising their clients to prepare for the introduction of the Border Carbon Adjustment Facility (BCAF).
