Oil giant invests $100 mln into US forestry carbon projects
A global oil major announced Friday a $100 million agreement with two US firms to support improved forest management (IFM) carbon crediting projects across multiple states.
Read MoreUS ag tech firm announces $10 mln Series A raise
A US-based agricultural technology firm that quantifies soil carbon announced Thursday the completion of an initial close of $10 million in Series A investment.
Read MoreBrazil development bank approves nearly $29 mln for Amazon reforestation
A Brazilian project developer has received R$160 million ($28.8 mln) in financing from the country’s national development bank to support reforestation projects in the Amazon.
Read MoreUS awards further $15 mln for small landowner access to climate markets
A US federal department announced Wednesday that it is awarding $15 million to nine projects aimed at helping under-served and small-acreage landowners to access emerging climate markets.
Read MoreNew York Republicans propose postponing state emission reduction targets by a decade
The New York GOP unveiled a proposal Friday to delay emissions reduction targets under the state’s climate law, arguing more time is needed for clean energy projects to develop at affordable rates.
Read MoreBrazil opens over $1 bln in funding for sustainable aviation, maritime fuel projects
Two public authorities in Brazil launched last week a R$6 billion ($1.1 bln) joint call providing R$6.6 billion ($1.1 bln) in funding for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and maritime biofuel projects.
Read MoreRGGI Market: RGAs reverse from record highs ahead of Q3 auction
RGGI allowance (RGA) prices on the secondary market peaked at a new all-time high early last week before dropping off on heightened volumes ahead of the upcoming Q3 auction.
Read MoreUS-led initiative outlines how corporates can decarbonise value chains
A US-led carbon crediting programme published a brief last week detailing how its credits can be used in corporate climate strategies.
Read MoreDemocratic state AGs defend fossil fuel lawsuits from Republican challenge
A group of attorneys general (AGs) from Democrat-led states filed a brief Wednesday in the US Supreme Court (SCOTUS) defending their lawsuits to hold fossil fuel producers responsible for the effects of climate change.
Read MoreCryptocurrency company sues New York for denial of its power plant renewal permit
A bitcoin mining company has sued New York for denying a permit renewal to its natural gas-fired power plant, due to its associated emissions, under the state’s flagship climate law.
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