Canadian DAC developer selects global registry for new CDR centre
A Montreal-based direct air capture (DAC) project developer announced Thursday that it has selected a global carbon removal (CDR) standard for its new innovation centre, seeking to increase operational transparency and provide high-quality carbon credits.
Read MoreLouisiana lawmakers advance legislation limiting eminent domain for CO2 pipelines
Louisiana lawmakers recently advanced legislation seeking to impose stricter requirements for eminent domain powers in connection with CO2 pipelines.
Read MoreINTERVIEW: US fossil-free fuel startup to begin deployment next year, envisions global scale
A New York-based clean fuels startup is set to begin deployment of its modular direct air capture (DAC) machine throughout the US by next year, envisioning its technology as a key means to support decarbonisation in spaces ranging from residential neighbourhoods to island nations, its CEO told Carbon Pulse.
Read MoreUS President Trump repeals California EV mandate, blocks phaseout of gas-powered vehicles
US President Donald Trump signed into law three Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolutions, effectively repealing California’s EV mandate, which authorised the state to impose stricter vehicle emissions standards that would phase out gas-powered cars.
Read MoreBritish Columbia releases draft offset protocol for refrigerant emissions
The Canadian province of British Columbia (BC) proposed new rules to regulate how GHG reductions from refrigeration and air-conditioning systems can generate carbon offset credits, according to a draft protocol released on Tuesday.
Read MoreMajor fashion brands continue to fall short on climate goals -report
Most leading fashion companies remain heavily reliant on fossil fuels, with limited progress on climate targets and supply chain transition, according to a new report by an environmental advocacy organisation.
Read MoreCalifornia startup raises $50 mln to scale modular DAC systems
A California-headquartered direct air capture (DAC) startup has raised $50 million to accelerate deployment of its modular DAC systems that it said provide cost-effective, on-site, and “clean” CO2.
Read MoreMaryland local governments challenge dismissal of climate lawsuits against oil companies
Two cities and one county in Maryland recently appealed the dismissal of their lawsuits seeking to hold major oil and gas companies financially responsible for damages linked to climate change.
Read MoreUS climate-focused investment firm raises $430 mln to scale digital climate solutions
A US-based, climate-focused investment firm announced it raised over $400 million for its latest early-stage fund, with capital to be deployed into digital and software-enabled companies supporting decarbonisation.
Read MoreUS Class VI carbon storage permit applications fall to three-year low in Q1 -report
US carbon capture permitting slowed sharply in the first quarter of 2025, even as regulatory developments continued to advance throughout the country, according to a recent report from a Canada-based energy sector research firm.
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