Global carbon storage commitments “uneven in credibility”, think tank finds
Geological carbon storage (GCS) features in most major fossil fuel-producing countries’ climate plans, but references often fail to reflect domestic policy and investment activity, a think tank’s new briefing has found.
Read MoreCalifornia sets out Scope 3 phase-in options under corporate emissions disclosure law
California regulators on Monday outlined options for phasing in Scope 3 emissions reporting under the state’s corporate disclosure law, as rulemaking on the programme moves toward a 2027 start date.
Read MoreBRIEFING: CDR potential high across Global South but regulatory gaps, financing constraints limit scale-up
Brazil, India, and Kenya have the geology, renewable energy and industrial base to support large-scale carbon removal (CDR), but a lack of regulation, financing, and workforce capacity is holding back deployment, researchers and industry experts said on Thursday.
Read More24 Democrat-led states sue US EPA over repeal of endangerment finding
A coalition of 40 US states, cities, and territories have asked a federal appeals court to overturn the Trump administration’s repeal of the 2009 endangerment finding, calling the move an unlawful attempt to roll back federal limits on CO2 emissions.
Read MoreOregon weighs electrification, hydrogen, diet shifts to meet climate goals
Oregon officials are weighing electrification, hydrogen, and changes to consumption patterns to close the gap on state climate targets, according to draft modelling released Monday.
Read MoreINTERVIEW: New York climate disclosure bill could build momentum toward de facto national reporting standard
New York lawmakers are advancing a corporate climate disclosure bill that could contribute to a broader convergence of emissions reporting rules across US states, potentially pushing companies toward a single reporting framework even without federal regulation.
Read MoreMontana carbon hub moves forward, targeting helium output and CO2 storage revenues
A US energy company on Wednesday decided to progress with a Montana-based carbon hub, aiming to generate revenues from helium production and CO2 management starting in 2027.
Read MoreGlobal clean tech investment reached nearly $2 tln in 2025, manufacturing dropped over 40% -report
Global investment in clean energy technologies reached a record $1.96 trillion in 2025, but a sharp drop in manufacturing spending, driven largely by China, points to a market correction after years of rapid expansion, according to a report published Wednesday.
Read MoreEXCLUSIVE: Startup launches AI platform aimed at easing carbon credit certification process
A new AI-powered platform aims to help carbon project developers identify compliance gaps early, potentially shortening certification timelines which often stretch for months or even years, its co-founder and CEO told Carbon Pulse in an exclusive interview ahead of the Wednesday launch.
Read MoreData centres near curtailment zones could absorb stranded renewable power in California -report
Data centres built near renewable energy sites in California could use otherwise wasted electricity and ease pressure on the grid, a recently-published report found.
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