Structural barriers undermine Indigenous, local communities’ access to climate finance -study
A new global study identified both the benefits and barriers of financial mechanisms such as payments for ecosystem services (PES) programmes, which are aimed at supporting environmental stewardship by Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities (IP&LC).
Read MoreCosts fall for DAC technology as startups attract corporate investment -analysis
The cost of direct air capture (DAC) technology is falling, prompting increased interest from corporate investors, according to a recent analysis.
Read MoreRepeal of US clean energy tax credits could raise electricity prices, shrink state economies -study
A new study warned that repealing technology-neutral tax credits for clean energy investment could significantly increase electricity prices and slow economic growth across the US.
Read MoreUS lawmakers introduce bill to allow civil supersonic flight, potentially increasing aircraft emissions
US Republican lawmakers introduced a bill on Wednesday seeking to overturn a half-century ban for airline operators to fly aircraft at supersonic speeds.
Read MoreARB’s 2025 YoY offset issuance edge narrows, despite new DEBs-tagged units
California regulator ARB’s 2025 year-on-year (YoY) advantage in issuances narrowed over the most recent bi-monthly issuance period, as a majority of new units were tagged with direct environmental benefits to the state (DEBs), state data published Wednesday showed.
Read MoreVermont signs EO delaying enforcement of vehicle emissions standards
Vermont Governor Phil Scott (R) has authorised temporary enforcement flexibility for automakers struggling to meet new zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) sales mandates in the state.
Read MoreIowa Senate passes bill to restrict eminent domain, operations for CO2 pipelines
Iowa’s Senate passed a bill on Monday to restrict the use of eminent domain for CO2 pipeline projects, following years-long challenges against a proposed project led by a multi-state developer.
Read MoreLouisiana House committee advances bill on revenue from CO2 sequestration
A Louisiana House committee recently advanced a bill addressing the distribution of revenue generated from CO2 sequestration on state lands and water bottoms.
Read MoreUS climate tech company signs RNG-based EA offtake agreement with global commodity trader
A US-based clean fuels and climate technology company has signed a 10-year offtake agreement for environmental attributes (EAs) from renewable natural gas (RNG) with a global energy and commodity trading group.
Read MoreLATAM Roundup: Carbon and biodiversity credits advance amid investment gaps, controversies
Governments and private sector actors across Latin America and the Caribbean moved forward with new carbon market and biodiversity credit initiatives over the past week in the face of ongoing policy and financing challenges.
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