Massachusetts GWSA emissions reach record low in Q3
Third quarter emissions under the Massachusetts Global Warming Solutions Act (GWSA) maintained a trend of historic lows shown throughout the year so far, according to data updated this week.
Read MoreUS Senators propose bill to tax imports from high-emitting countries
A pair of US Republican senators introduced legislation Thursday to implement a carbon adjustment fee on imported products that result in heavy GHG pollution, a move sponsors say targets countries without comparable environmental standards, particularly China.
Read MoreRGGI emissions decline at slower pace in Q3
The US Northeast and Mid-Atlantic RGGI power sector cap-and-trade system saw overall CO2 emissions decline in Q3 compared to the same quarter last year, programme data published Wednesday showed.
Read MoreNew research shows greater range for regional warming caused by Amazon deforestation
New research published Monday concludes that deforestation in the Amazon has a more drastic and long-reaching warming effect on non-local land surfaces than previously known, suggesting an even greater importance for forestry projects located in the world’s largest rainforest.
Read MoreRGGI Market: RGAs inch past all-time highs on nearly three-month low volumes
RGGI allowances (RGAs) crossed a record settlement price during the week, despite relative sluggishness in the market and concerns over the availability of renewable energy sources moving forward, as participants continue to await programme updates.
Read MoreChevron acquisition of US oil company won’t affect $750 mln carbon credit deal -Guyana VP
The $750-million dollar deal between New York-headquartered Hess and the Guyanese government for the purchase of tens of millions of avoided deforestation carbon credits will not be affected by the former’s acquisition at the hands of the global energy giant, Guyana’s vice president said Thursday.
Read MoreUS govt announces $36 mln for development of marine CO2 removal methods
The US Department of Energy (DOE) announced Thursday the allocation of $36 million for 11 marine CO2 removal (mCDR) projects across the country, as the agency expands its support for advancement of the nascent technology.
Read MoreUS-based voluntary carbon market platform adds removals to its portfolio offerings
A California-headquartered carbon solutions provider announced Thursday that it will offer clients access to carbon removal credits based on an array of project types in the latest version of its signature product.
Read MoreCanadian carbon project developer forms partnership to address emissions affecting Indigenous territories
A Calgary-based carbon project developer announced Wednesday a partnership with a community development organisation and an ESG-specialised consultancy to provide emission offset solutions and explore CO2 removal options in ways that benefit Indigenous communities.
Read MoreBrazil agricultural association pushes for Article 6.4 recognition of forestry carbon credits at COP28
Nations gathered at the COP28 UN climate summit next month should include carbon credits from forestry-based activities in the final rules for the Article 6.4 successor mechanism to the Kyoto Protocol, a Brazilian agriculture lobby group said in recommendations to the federal government Wednesday.
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