CAD Trust partners with QAI to advance carbon market data initiatives
The Climate Action Data Trust (CAD Trust) and Quantedge Advancement Initiative (WAI) announced a two-year funding partnership Friday to catalyse climate change action and improve carbon market data, the former said.
Read MoreAustralia takes further steps to shore up renewable energy dreams with verification scheme
Australia’s Labor government has introduced its Guarantee of Origin bill to parliament as part of the Future Made in Australia (FMIA) policy that was recommended by a senate committee last week.
Read MoreAustralia releases battery consultation paper prior to funding round open
Australia has released a consultation paper for entrants to the wide scale battery industry and value chain the nation hopes to build in a bid to further its ambitions as a renewable energy and battery superpower while reducing emissions.
Read MoreMethane emissions continue to grow, threatening pledges and Paris commitments, report finds
Methane emissions have risen 20% in the past two decades, a global report released this week has found, and threatens the goals of the Global Methane Pledge, which aims to reduce methane emissions by 30% by 2030 over 2020 levels.
Read MoreAustralian carbon farming outfit expands offerings
An Australian carbon farming group has launched a new offering to help landholders measure their carbon footprint and generate carbon credits.
Read MoreCommittee recommends Australia’s Nature Positive Bill go ahead, with caveats
An Australian Senate committee has recommended the Nature Positive Bill 2024 be passed by the Senate, the nation’s upper house of parliament, subject to several recommendations it has made.
Read MoreMethane leaks from coal mines need more regulation -report
Methane leaks from Queensland’s many coal mines are not being adequately addressed by the government or Australia’s beefed up Safeguard Mechanism, driving emissions up that should be falling, according to a report from an environmental law firm.
Read MoreAustralian Senate committee recommends passage of Future Made in Australia Bill, despite design concerns
An Australian Senate cross-party committee has recommended the Future Made in Australia (FMIA) Bill be passed, which would unlock close to A$23 billion ($15 bln) over 10 years to support clean energy and critical minerals development.
Read MoreCarbon removals are expensive but essential, finds report
Corporate financing of carbon removals will be crucial to keeping aligned with Paris Agreement commitments but they are not being deployed at the speed and scale necessary, a working paper from a UK university has argued.
Read MoreAustralia’s states need more work to meet emission and renewables targets -report
Australia’s switch to renewable energy and away from its legacy coal power has been gaining ground but more needs to be done, a report released Wednesday argued.
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