US Carbon Markets and LCFS Roundup for week ending February 3, 2023
A summary of legislative, regulatory, and policy action on carbon, clean fuel standard, and clean energy markets at the US federal and subnational levels this week, including bills for cap-and-trade oversight in Washington, emissions disclosure in California, and zero-carbon power in New Jersey.
Read MoreUS FTC seeks comment on carbon offsetting as it steps up greenwashing enforcement
The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on Wednesday asked for public input on its rules for making environmental marketing claims, including for carbon offsets and renewable energy, as it looks to bolster enforcement against greenwashing.
Read MoreUS MIDTERMS PREVIEW – PART 1: Oregon climate programmes seen at risk as GOP candidate within reach of governor’s office
Prospects of a Republican winning Oregon’s surprisingly tight governor’s race are raising alarms that the state’s ambitious climate programmes could be put on the chopping block, leaving Oregon’s GHG reduction commitments in jeopardy and its agenda in limbo.
Read MoreDirect air capture no longer seen as a “future technology” as policy tailwinds pave way for growth
Developers and advocates of direct air capture (DAC) are hailing the long-sought emergence of the technology in the North American marketplace as newly established government incentives are expected to spur growth in the industry, while development projects are advancing.
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