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TOP STORY
US agtech firm sets new record in 60k removals deal with tech giant
A US-based agtech firm has inked another deal with a tech multinational involving 60,000 removal credits stemming from soil enrichment projects, according to a Tuesday announcement.
*NEW* DAILY NEWS TICKER
CP Daily News Ticker: 27 May 2025
Introducing the CP Daily News Ticker, a running list of all our news updated in real-time throughout the day. This is also the new home of our ‘Bite-sized updates from around the world’, which previously featured at the bottom of our CP Daily newsletter.
EMEA
EU member states approve CBAM simplification proposal
The EU’s 27 member states on Tuesday agreed their joint position on proposals to simplify the bloc’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), paving the way for talks to finalise the adoption of the legislation before summer.
Too early to implore grace period on EU CO2 storage obligation, Dutch say
Achieving the EU’s goal of having 50 million tonnes of annual CO2 storage capacity by 2030 will be challenging, but postponing the target is not an option at this stage, a Dutch official said on Tuesday.
Euro Markets: EUAs slump back as market awaits key investor, TNAC data
Benchmark European carbon prices fell on Tuesday, moving as much as 3% lower in a late sell-off, as sources noted a likely correction lower following Monday gains linked to a delay of US tariffs on the EU, with participants also hesitant to take on too much risk ahead of Wednesday’s publication of funds’ positioning data and the European Commission’s release of the 2024 Total Number of Allowances in Circulation (TNAC).
CCUS and emissions trading top European cement sector’s future skills needs
The most relevant professional and compliance skills for European cement companies are going to be carbon capture, transport and handling, and emissions trading, according to a new pan-European study presented by an industry association on Tuesday.
No more blanket ban: German researchers outline strategy for clean heating transition
After the failed attempt to ban fossil fuel boilers in Germany, researchers have identified a new strategy to better target clean heating policies at private households, with bans reserved only for certain categories of the population.
UK energy firm slashes renewables spending amid delays to policy, planning
One of the largest UK energy firms has cut its spending plans for renewable energy, blaming the changing macro-economic environment as well as delays to policy and planning for impacting projected growth rates.
Hydrogen-powered cooker poised for big investment, says carbon developer
Plans for a new hydrogen-powered portable cooker that promises zero CO2 emissions, while also raising finance via carbon credit sales, are still on the boil more than a year after the official launch, the company told Carbon Pulse.
Developer to unlock soil carbon potential in Kazakhstan
An Almaty-headquartered nature-based solutions (NbS) startup has partnered with a Colorado-based soil carbon verification firm to restore grasslands and generate high-integrity carbon removal credits in Kazakhstan.
AMERICAS
RGGI Market: RGA prices tumble ahead of Q2 auction
RGA Allowance (RGA) prices dropped to the lowest levels thus far in May with the Q2 auction on the horizon and limited upside in the market, given ongoing programme risks and regulatory silence on rule revisions.
Canada moves to scrap carbon tax from law
Canada’s finance minister this week tabled a motion to remove the consumer carbon tax from law, formalising Prime Minister Mark Carney’s earlier move to zero out the levy.
Ontario proposes CO2 storage legislation
An Ontario bill back at the Queen’s Park would regulate commercial carbon storage on both public and private land.
New carbon capture approach can reduce DAC cost to $480 per tonne -study
US engineers say they can improve direct air capture (DAC) efficiency six times by adding an intermediary step in the DAC process.
CO2-to-acid company partners with chemicals giant to access carbon from Texas facility
A company producing acid and other products from industrial CO2 emissions has partnered with a chemicals corporation to access the CO2 emitted from a facility in Texas.
Brazilian study finds Amazon coffee farms sequester more carbon than they emit
Coffee farms in Brazil’s Amazon region are removing more carbon from the atmosphere than they emit, according to a new government study, potentially strengthening the sector’s sustainability case amid tightening international deforestation rules.
Brazilian state launches platform to monitor bioeconomy commitments
A Brazilian state will launch a monitoring platform in June to support its bioeconomy strategy, displaying real-time updates on implementation, its government announced on Tuesday.
LATAM Roundup: Countries back REDD+ in attempted crackdown on deforestation
Governments and state-owned enterprises in Guyana, Brazil, and Peru last week took steps to shore up REDD+ projects as part of an ostensibly regional push to fight deforestation.
ASIA PACIFIC
NZ govt proposes to keep ETS auction volumes at current settings
The New Zealand government has put forward the option to ignore advice from the Climate Change Commission (CCC) to boost auction volumes at the end of the decade, in its annual consultation on ETS price controls and settings.
Indonesia eyes renewable energy surge in a plan that echoes past delays
Indonesia this week released its long-awaited power supply plan for 2025-34, laying out a pivot toward renewable energy and storage, but analysts warn the country must overcome persistent deployment bottlenecks to meet its targets.
INTERNATIONAL
Global warming has permanently passed 1.5C, to breach 2C by early 2030s -report
The world has already surpassed 1.5C of sustained warming and is on track to exceed 2C around 2032 if emissions continue unchecked, according to recent analysis by a Berlin-based think tank.
VOLUNTARY
FEATURE: Cooling credits spark debate over solar geoengineering
The founder of a company selling solar radiation modification (SRM) credits is open to working with governments and companies to expand its operations, touting the controversial technology as the only realistic option to hold off climate change, but experts are deeply divided on the matter, with one describing it as a dangerous techno-fix.
AVIATION/SHIPPING
Shipping industry still in ‘wait and see’ mode on decarbonisation, finds report
The shipping sector’s newly agreed mid-term policy measures create a strong basis for long-term decarbonisation, yet the industry is still in “wait and see” mode when it comes to investing in emission-reducing technologies, according to a report by a clean shipping coalition.
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Marine non-profit launches “premium” biodiversity credit class
US-headquartered non-profit SeaTrees has introduced a class of “premium” marine biodiversity credits, alongside another category that combines them with carbon, with more new categories of units yet to come.
Invasive species cost society $35 bln annually, study says
Invasive species impose an annual cost of up to $35 billion on society, approximately 17 times more than previously estimated, according to a paper released this week.
Biodiversity Pulse: Tuesday May 27, 2025
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COMMENT
Buying time with carbon markets
As the US government retreats from climate action and undermines emissions policies, the rest of the world is advancing a global carbon economy that increasingly values nature-based carbon sinks, but mistrust in carbon accounting has devalued credits. Now, atmospheric monitoring technology offers a path to restoring market integrity, investment, and climate impact through more accurate, transparent verification.
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EVENTS
Carbon Removal Investment Summit: June 3, London – cCarbon is hosting this exclusive, one-day conference with the goal of accelerating carbon removals through a data and modelling-driven discussion. It will bring together a distinguished group of investors, capital providers, carbon removal buyers, leading developers, and other key stakeholders to unlock investment and create partnering opportunities. An invite-only investors’ conclave will take place during the summit to explore pathways for unlocking and chanelling capital into carbon removals. Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in high-impact sessions to discuss the business case for nature- and technology-based removals. cCarbon will unveil a data-driven benchmarking tool designed to assess carbon removal providers based on key factors like feasibility, scalability, and maturity. Register here
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