Iowa politicians ramp up opposition to CO2 pipeline
County supervisors in Iowa on Tuesday condemned the use of eminent domain for a proposed CO2 pipeline, while state Republicans announced plans to challenge the project’s approval.
Read MoreCalifornia defends clean vehicle standard authority against SCOTUS appeal
California filed a brief Monday in the US Supreme Court (SCOTUS) urging that it toss out an appeal by Republican states and energy industry interests to overturn the state’s longstanding authority to set clean vehicle standards stricter than federal equivalents.
Read MoreUS-based exchange to launch Alberta TIER carbon futures next week
A North American environmental commodities exchange announced Monday that it will next week launch futures contracts for Alberta Technology Innovation Emission Reductions (TIER) credits, as well as a suite of new renewable energy credit (REC) trading products.
Read MoreBrazilian oil company, agricultural research organisation to cooperate on raw materials for biofuels
A Brazilian oil company and agricultural research organisation have signed a cooperation agreement to develop technical studies on renewable raw materials for low-carbon products, including biofuels.
Read MorePREVIEW: Traders expect discounted RGGI Q3 auction clear, compliance participation key
Traders favour the Q3 RGGI permit sale to clear at a discount to secondary market prices, with compliance demand a key factor determining the settlement.
Read MoreUS DAC firm pauses development of Wyoming facility, decides to relocate to another state
A US direct air capture (DAC) firm has announced that it will pause its planned Wyoming facility and move its focus to another state in light of increased competition for renewable energy.
Read MoreInternational development bank opens call for proposals to design Argentina cap-and-trade system
An international development bank this week invited expressions of interest to provide consulting services for a project to design a cap-and-trade system for Argentina.
Read MoreReport suggests governments cease support for carbon capture, hydrogen after $30 bln wastage
Governments across the globe have wasted $30 billion supporting carbon capture and hydrogen projects and should cease support for these ‘ineffective’ technologies, according to an advocacy group.
Read MoreOil 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.
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