Most forest carbon protocols deemed too weak to guarantee high-quality credits -report

Published 13:00 on May 15, 2025  /  Last updated at 02:20 on May 15, 2025  / /  Americas, US, Voluntary

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.

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Digital platform tracking environmental footprint launches new era for fashion industry in Europe

Published 00:56 on May 13, 2025  /  Last updated at 00:56 on May 13, 2025  / /  Americas, CBAM, EMEA

A sustainability venture launched a digital platform on Thursday to help clothing brands meet EU environmental regulations.

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15 states sue over President Trump’s “national energy emergency”

Published 02:29 on May 10, 2025  /  Last updated at 02:29 on May 10, 2025  / and /  Americas, US

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.

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Canadian farm workers oppose consumer costs from Quebec’s carbon pricing scheme

Published 02:01 on May 10, 2025  /  Last updated at 02:01 on May 10, 2025  / /  Americas, Canada

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.

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BRIEFING: Oregon energy agency urges for earlier transportation electrification, citing grid flexibility benefits

Published 00:56 on May 9, 2025  /  Last updated at 00:56 on May 9, 2025  / /  Americas, RINs & LCFS, US

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.

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US must support emerging blue hydrogen sector in next decade through 45V tax credit -report

Published 02:53 on May 8, 2025  /  Last updated at 02:56 on May 8, 2025  / /  Americas, US

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.

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North American Clean Fuels Markets: Liberal victory in Canada boosts CFR values, US schemes await price signals

Published 02:42 on May 8, 2025  /  Last updated at 02:42 on May 8, 2025  / , and /  Americas, Canada, RINs & LCFS, US

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.

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California power sector CO2 emissions decline in March despite boost in electricity use

Published 00:45 on May 6, 2025  /  Last updated at 00:45 on May 6, 2025  / /  Americas, US

California power sector CO2 emissions continued to drop in March, albeit at a slower rate amid an increase in electricity use, state data showed.

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Connecticut lawmakers advance bill to decarbonise the state by 2050

Published 01:43 on May 3, 2025  /  Last updated at 01:43 on May 3, 2025  / /  Americas, US

The Connecticut House of Representatives advanced an amended version of a bill that aims to establish a net zero emissions by 2050 target.

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BRIEFING: Trucking industry presses Oregon regulators to delay advanced truck rules until 2027

Published 23:32 on May 1, 2025  /  Last updated at 23:32 on May 1, 2025  / /  Americas, US

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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