North American Clean Fuels Markets: Liberal victory in Canada boosts CFR values, US schemes await price signals
Canada’s Clean Fuel Regulation (CFR) credit values moved higher following re-election of the Liberal government late April, while programmes across the US largely stabilised heading into May anticipating actions that would direct price trajectory.
Read MoreCanadian province to “fight” against federal government climate policies, says Alberta’s premier
Alberta is looking to “fight” against federal climate policies that “attack” the province’s economy, said Premier Danielle Smith in a statement released Monday.
Read MoreINTERVIEW: Monetary benefits secondary to relationships to land, says Canadian financial conservation expert
The monetary benefits of a new conservation bond are considered secondary to the relationship connecting investors to the land, said a financial conservation expert in an interview with Carbon Pulse.
Read MoreIndustry involvement crucial for scaling CDR, report says
Industrial companies have a significant opportunity to tap into multi-billion dollar carbon removal (CDR) market by embedding the practice into their operations, said a report released by a US-based think tank Wednesday.
Read MoreFEATURE: Liberal victory will have ‘tremendous’ impact on Canadian CDR, industry experts say
Prime Minister Mark Carney’s win will have “tremendous” impacts on the future of CO2 removal (CDR) in Canada, experts said Wednesday.
Read MoreNew buyers’ club seeks C$100 mln invested into Canadian CDR
A new initiative aims to spur C$100 million ($72 mln) in advanced market commitments by establishing a buyers group for Canadian CO2 removal (CDR) credits.
Read MoreEXCLUSIVE: Alberta government says remains committed to industrial carbon pricing
The Alberta government remains committed to industrial carbon pricing, allaying concerns that the province’s existing TIER system could be dismantled following next week’s Canadian federal election.
Read MoreFEATURE: US-based ERW project developer awarded $50 mln for first place in XPRIZE competition
XPRIZE has awarded $80 million to six carbon removal companies developing “highly-scalable” technology, with a US-based Enhanced Rock Weathering (ERW) project developer taking the $50 mln grand prize, the non-profit announced Wednesday.
Read MoreExperts flag legal challenges for US-based marine carbon removal projects
Marine carbon removal (mCDR) projects could face major liability under US law, legal experts said last week.
Read MoreNew project to test seaweed’s role in improving crop yields and soil health
A new research project will assess sugar kelp’s ability to improve soil health and crop nutrient efficiency in partnership with a Scottish research institute.
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