Clean energy groups sue US DOE over alleged ‘partisan’-motivated termination of $7.5 bln in grants
Six environmental and community organisations filed a lawsuit in federal court this week, alleging the US DOE and the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) illegally cancelled hundreds of clean energy projects in Democratic-leaning states during the October government shutdown.
Read MoreUS AI server boom risks derailing 2030 industry net zero goals -study
The rapid expansion of AI servers across the US could generate up to 44 million tonnes of CO2 and 1.1 billion cubic metres of water use annually by 2030, jeopardising industry pledges to reach net zero, according to a new study published Monday.
Read MoreUS carbon management company acquires climate tech startup to boost digital MRV offering
A US-based carbon management company has acquired a climate technology provider, combining scientific advisory expertise with digital tools for forest carbon monitoring, the companies announced on Monday.
Read MoreMethane-plugging firm faces leadership challenge as founder alleges poor management, conflicts of interest
The founder of a US-based methane well-plugging company has called for leadership changes, alleging that poor governance, mismanagement, and conflicts of interest by current executives and board members have eroded shareholder value.
Read MoreCanada’s carbon capture investments face major risks, auditor warns
Federal investments in carbon capture projects risk locking in fossil fuel dependence and shifting financial burdens from polluters to taxpayers, a government minister said in a report to Parliament on Thursday.
Read MoreBRIEFING: Bill Gates’ climate change memo sparks backlash from scientists ahead of COP30
Bill Gates has ignited debate across the climate science community after publishing a memo arguing that climate change, while serious, “will not lead to humanity’s demise” and that global climate funding should refocus on health and poverty rather than near-term emissions goals
Read MoreCaribbean states move toward unified carbon market strategy under Paris Agreement
Caribbean nations are stepping up efforts to coordinate their engagement in international carbon markets under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement, following a recent regional workshop that drew representatives from Eastern Caribbean States, Belize, The Bahamas, and Jamaica.
Read MoreINTERVIEW: US project developer ties food waste prevention to credits as buyers seek stronger social co-benefits
As demand for both high-impact and high-integrity credits grows, buyers in the voluntary carbon market (VCM) are signaling rising interest in projects that combine social and environmental outcomes in the Global North, with a new US-based food-rescue initiative among the first to tie methane abatement to hunger reduction.
Read MoreBrazil unveils $1 bln climate fund to drive green industrial innovation
Brazil on Tuesday announced plans for a $1 billion climate fund aimed at leveraging industrial innovation and accelerating its goal to cut emissions by more than half by 2035.
Read MoreCarbon removal startups warn of global funding gap as buyers seek scalable projects
Founders of emerging carbon removal (CDR) companies said on Tuesday that early-stage capital remains concentrated in the Global North, threatening to slow progress in developing markets.
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