US CO2 utilisation firm raises $18 mln in Series A funding
A California-based biotech firm that utilises captured CO2 for protein production announced this week it has raised $18 million in Series A financing.
Read MoreCalifornia city voters to decide on Chevron’s refinery tax measure this November
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.
Read MoreUN warns of increased corruption risks in carbon offsets market
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.
Read MoreUS EPA awards $160 mln to advance emissions disclosures related to construction materials
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.
Read MoreUS DOT outlines decarbonsation strategy for the transportation sector
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.
Read MoreNorth Dakota commission urges Minnesota to recognise CCUS under its ‘problematic’ carbon free power standard
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.
Read MoreBritish Columbia, Quebec lead energy transition efforts in Canada, Saskatchewan falling behind -panel
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.
Read MoreUS appeals court rejects opposition’s attempts to block EPA methane rules
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.
Read MoreRGGI Market: RGA prices recede from highs, remain rangebound as volumes pick up
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.
Read MoreHigh costs and infrastructure hurdles obstruct hydrogen’s role in grid decarbonisation -report
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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