US CO2 utilisation firm raises $18 mln in Series A funding

Published 01:49 on July 19, 2024  /  Last updated at 01:49 on July 19, 2024  / /  Americas, Asia Pacific, Australia, US, Voluntary

A California-based biotech firm that utilises captured CO2 for protein production announced this week it has raised $18 million in Series A financing.

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California city voters to decide on Chevron’s refinery tax measure this November

Published 22:48 on July 17, 2024  /  Last updated at 22:48 on July 17, 2024  / /  Americas, Carbon Taxes, US

A tax measure set to appear on a California city’s ballot this November could require Chevron to pay additional fees for oil refined within the region.

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UN warns of increased corruption risks in carbon offsets market

Published 02:10 on July 17, 2024  /  Last updated at 02:10 on July 17, 2024  / /  International, Nature-based, Voluntary

The lack of regulations within the carbon offset market could potentially lead to increased corruption and consequently undermine climate efforts in the coming years, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) warned this week.

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US EPA awards $160 mln to advance emissions disclosures related to construction materials

Published 00:28 on July 17, 2024  /  Last updated at 00:28 on July 17, 2024  / /  Americas, US

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on Tuesday announced nearly $160 million in grants for 38 projects that support efforts to report and reduce climate pollution resulting from the production of construction materials.

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US DOT outlines decarbonsation strategy for the transportation sector

Published 00:40 on July 16, 2024  /  Last updated at 00:40 on July 16, 2024  / /  Americas, US

The US Department of Transportation (DOT) has revealed its plans to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions to align the sector with the country’s international climate commitments, but emphasised that achieving these goals requires additional support.

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North Dakota commission urges Minnesota to recognise CCUS under its ‘problematic’ carbon free power standard

Published 21:02 on July 10, 2024  /  Last updated at 21:02 on July 10, 2024  / /  Americas, US, Voluntary

The North Dakota Industrial Commission (NDIC) is pressing for the inclusion of carbon capture, utilisation, and storage (CCUS) under Minnesota’s carbon-free electricity requirements, which passed in spite of neighbour North Dakota’s reservations last year.

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British Columbia, Quebec lead energy transition efforts in Canada, Saskatchewan falling behind -panel

Published 01:45 on July 10, 2024  /  Last updated at 01:45 on July 10, 2024  / /  Americas, Canada

British Columbia and Quebec have emerged as leaders in Canada’s “fragmented” energy transition that is driven by provincial actions, while Saskatchewan largely remains behind other jurisdictions in advancing climate goals, webinar participants heard Tuesday.

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US appeals court rejects opposition’s attempts to block EPA methane rules

Published 23:12 on July 9, 2024  /  Last updated at 23:12 on July 9, 2024  / /  Americas, US, Voluntary

A federal appeals court on Tuesday denied an attempt from several US states and industry groups to block recent Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rules to limit methane emissions from the oil and gas sector.

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RGGI Market: RGA prices recede from highs, remain rangebound as volumes pick up

Published 01:48 on July 9, 2024  /  Last updated at 01:48 on July 9, 2024  / /  Americas, US

RGGI Allowance (RGA) values over the past week reversed course from earlier records, but stayed well within the range set since early June, while an uptick in activity ahead of the US holiday boosted ICE volumes to the highest in a month.

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High costs and infrastructure hurdles obstruct hydrogen’s role in grid decarbonisation -report

Published 01:39 on July 9, 2024  /  Last updated at 01:39 on July 9, 2024  / /  Americas, International, US

Technical challenges associated with hydrogen use for clean electricity generation continue to hinder its potential in helping decarbonise the power sector, according to a recent study by a US environmental non-profit.

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