Tag: carbon tax

Southeast Asia survey shows strong carbon tax support amid climate concerns

Southeast Asia survey shows strong carbon tax support amid climate concerns

September 18, 2024 |

In Singapore, the 2024 Southeast Asia Climate Outlook Survey, released by the ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute, highlights strong regional support for national carbon taxes and rising concerns about climate change and food insecurity. Conducted between July and August, the survey found that 7 in 10 respondents back a carbon tax, with 90% willing to bear the […]

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Navigator Gas CEO urges carbon levy to speed shipping’s green transition

Navigator Gas CEO urges carbon levy to speed shipping’s green transition

September 4, 2024 |

In the UK, Rivera Maritime Media reports at the ABS Sustainability Summit in Hamburg, Germany, Navigator Gas CEO Mads Peter Zacho made a bold call for the shipping industry to accelerate its transition to low- and zero-carbon fuels, emphasizing the need for a carbon levy on bunker fuel. Zacho’s keynote address highlighted the urgency of […]

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