California invests $100 mln into multi-year emissions data monitoring
California invested $100 mln of cap-and-trade revenues to identify and track methane emissions data, project proponents announced Friday.
Read MoreBC gov’t forest carbon methodology unclear, not transparent, watchdog says
The BC Ministry of Forests did not use defined methodologies to calculate consistent and transparent forest carbon projections, a government watchdog said in an audit published Tuesday.
Read MoreSeveral US state lawmakers propose clean fuel standards
A number of state lawmakers have proposed clean fuel standards in the 2025-26 legislative session, including one that contains language for policymakers to consider linkage with jurisdictions such as California, Oregon, and Washington.
Read MoreBRIEFING: Oregon expands support for manufacturers in transition to ZEVs
Oregon regulators proposed a new mechanism on Monday to support truck manufacturers with the transition to zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs), following industry concerns of insufficient sales to meet compliance with regulations.
Read MoreMark Carney cancels carbon tax as Canadian PM, selects new environment minister
Liberal leader Mark Carney was sworn in as Canada’s 24th Prime Minister on Friday and immediately eliminated the consumer-facing carbon tax, as well as moved former Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault into a new post in his cabinet.
Read MoreCanadian university receives C$24 mln for ocean-based CDR research
A Canadian university has received C$24 million ($16.6 mln) over six years to advance its ocean-based carbon removal (CDR) research.
Read MoreUS think-tank estimates IRA costs upwards of $2 trillion by 2035, recommends full repeal
A US think-tank estimated Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) costs to top out at almost $2 trillion over the next ten years and continued to advocate for a full repeal of the landmark legislation.
Read MoreUS EPA takes wrecking ball to environmental regulation
The administrator of the US EPA announced Wednesday the rollback of 31 regulatory actions, reversing core foundations of the nation’s environmental policy crafted under prior administrations.
Read MoreUS scientists pave new path for CO2 utilisation
Scientists have discovered a new method of transforming CO2 into valuable products, according to new research.
Read MoreBRIEFING: US forest carbon credit experts propose new methods to tackle leakage
The voluntary carbon market can better address the risk of forest carbon offset leakage – where projects shift harvest activity to areas beyond the credit-generating scheme – experts said on Tuesday.
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