Trade group pitches US EPA to boost RFS volumes
A clean fuels trade group petitioned the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on Tuesday to increase Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) volumes for 2024 and 2025 based on actual production output.
Read MoreBrazilian police probe uncovers new carbon projects, plus hydroelectric, logging plans -media
An ongoing probe by the Brazilian federal police (PF) has uncovered new projects by a group already under investigation for suspected carbon fraud, and evidence has come to light that those involved also allegedly intended to install and operate hydroelectric plants illegally, as well as engage in illicit wood harvesting, according national media reports.
Read MoreState judge rejects effort to toss out Colorado local governments’ lawsuit against oil majors
A Colorado state court judge denied on Friday requests to dismiss a lawsuit from a city and county seeking damages from fossil fuel firms for the impacts of climate change.
Read MoreIowa regulators approve construction permit for CO2 pipeline
The Iowa Utilities Board (IUB) on Tuesday approved an application for a construction permit of a proposed CO2 pipeline in the state.
Read MoreVirginia RGGI repeal challenge from green group proceeds on merits
A new judge in a Virginia county circuit court ruled Monday that a green group’s case opposing the state’s withdrawal from the RGGI carbon market has standing to proceed with two claims moving forward.
Read MoreUse of renewables-based electricity can cut India’s heavy industry emissions by 17% -report
India can slash 17% of its carbon emissions from heavy industries by 2030 through the use of renewables, a report released Wednesday has found.
Read MoreEuro Markets: EUAs recover after testing technical low as UKAs rise the most in three weeks
European carbon prices snapped a three-day losing streak on Tuesday, shrugging off an early decline to an eight-week low in early trading to rally above a technical resistance level in the afternoon, while natural gas moved higher even as TTF prices remain within their recent range and UKAs posted their largest gain in more than three weeks.
Read MoreMulti-faceted carbon removal startup secures first offtake deal for biochar credits
A North American carbon dioxide removal (CDR) startup that mixes various technologies has secured its first offtake agreement for biochar credits.
Read MoreUK forest carbon fund to complete afforestation plans within 12 months
A British forest carbon fund is on course to finish its tree-planting programme by “spring 2025”, it announced in an annual investor report Tuesday, though a lack of available equity has held the firm back from acquiring more planting land to continue the scheme beyond this date.
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