Most forest carbon protocols deemed too weak to guarantee high-quality credits -report
Forest carbon protocols are currently yielding low-quality credits and need to be strengthened, according to a report published on Thursday led by top forest scientists.
Read MoreDigital platform tracking environmental footprint launches new era for fashion industry in Europe
A sustainability venture launched a digital platform on Thursday to help clothing brands meet EU environmental regulations.
Read More15 states sue over President Trump’s “national energy emergency”
A coalition of 15 states filed a lawsuit to challenge President Donald Trump’s executive order (EO) declaring a “national energy emergency” on the day of his Inauguration, alleging that the action was unlawful.
Read MoreCanadian farm workers oppose consumer costs from Quebec’s carbon pricing scheme
A Canadian farm workers labour union launched a campaign against Quebec’s carbon trading system, asking to prevent additional costs from being passed on to consumers.
Read MoreBRIEFING: Oregon energy agency urges for earlier transportation electrification, citing grid flexibility benefits
The Oregon Department of Energy (DOE) shared modelling of energy demand during a public meeting on Thursday to express the need for early adoption of electric vehicles (EVs), which could provide a net benefit to the grid.
Read MoreUS must support emerging blue hydrogen sector in next decade through 45V tax credit -report
The US could support a variety of sectors to decarbonise while boosting federal and state economy by leveraging the 45V production tax credit and encouraging the development of blue hydrogen, according to a report published on Monday.
Read MoreNorth American Clean Fuels Markets: Liberal victory in Canada boosts CFR values, US schemes await price signals
Canada’s Clean Fuel Regulation (CFR) credit values moved higher following re-election of the Liberal government late April, while programmes across the US largely stabilised heading into May anticipating actions that would direct price trajectory.
Read MoreCalifornia power sector CO2 emissions decline in March despite boost in electricity use
California power sector CO2 emissions continued to drop in March, albeit at a slower rate amid an increase in electricity use, state data showed.
Read MoreConnecticut lawmakers advance bill to decarbonise the state by 2050
The Connecticut House of Representatives advanced an amended version of a bill that aims to establish a net zero emissions by 2050 target.
Read MoreBRIEFING: Trucking industry presses Oregon regulators to delay advanced truck rules until 2027
Truck manufacturers and industry groups asked Oregon regulators on Wednesday to delay implementation of the proposed Advanced Clean Trucks rule until 2027, following similar decisions in two other states in the last month.
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