Europe’s black market for climate-warming refrigerant gases persists as traders evade detection -report
The illegal trade in climate-warming refrigerant gases entering Europe is continuing at a significant level despite the worsening climate emergency, as organised criminals become more sophisticated in evading law enforcement, according to a report by an environmental NGO.
Read MoreINTERVIEW: Corporate action on Scope 3 emissions to prevail despite limited SEC climate disclosure rules
Corporate ambition to report on supply chain emissions will remain robust despite the notable exclusion of Scope 3 reporting requirements in the US Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) climate-related financial disclosure rules, according to an agricultural consultancy.
Read MoreMarine consortium launches carbon insetting programme for greener shipping -media
A carbon insetting programme for zero-emission shipping has been launched by a consortium of maritime organisations aiming to draw up methodologies for greener ships.
Read MoreFEATURE: Project to curb enteric methane emissions with feed additive enters pilot phase in Brazil
A project to reduce enteric methane emissions in Brazil through administering feed additive to cows should enter its pilot phase next month, led by a Santander-backed climate consultancy turned developer, which is also moving into the REDD+ voluntary carbon market.
Read MoreLast year’s renewable energy additions less than half what required to hit global climate goals
The 473 gigawatts of renewable power capacity added in 2023 marks a new record, but is less than half what is required to meet global climate and sustainable development goals at 1,000 gigawatts annually, with finance and grid bottlenecks presenting key bottlenecks, a new report finds.
Read MoreCCS from waste-to-energy project in northwest England moves step closer to reality
A project set to capture more than 900,000 tonnes of CO2 annually from an incinerator in northwest England has progressed further by agreeing a statement of principles with the UK government’s Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ).
Read MoreEnhanced rock weathering shown to boost crop yields, improve soil, bolster nutrient uptake
The spreading of crushed silicate rock on agricultural land to precipitate CO2 capture, known as enhanced rock weathering, leads to higher crop yield in addition to improved nutrient uptake and soil pH, a scientific study has found.
Read MoreLaunch of credit scheme for UK saltmarshes would be viable and boost carbon storage -study
The introduction of a carbon credit scheme supporting the restoration of UK saltmarshes would be feasible and provide a pipeline for private investment to help restore these degraded areas with significant carbon storage potential, a government-backed study has found.
Read MoreINTERVIEW: Voluntary carbon credits to play role in achieving net zero buildings, but better definition needed
The building industry would benefit from a clearer definition of net zero and regulation requiring it to measure and track the whole-life carbon emissions of building projects, according to an industry consultant, who also acknowledged that the sector will need voluntary carbon credits to offset its residual emissions.
Read MoreClimate litigation on the rise with increased reporting requirements -lawyers
Climate litigation cases look set to rise in coming years as new sustainability reporting requirements come into play, from the EU to the US, said lawyers during a conference on climate and ESG legal risk.
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