Brussels should move ahead with adding carbon removals to EU ETS, says former UK official
The European Commission needs to confirm it will bring carbon removals (CDR) into the EU ETS when it proposes market reforms next month – providing a much-needed policy push to a global public good, a former UK government official has said.
Read MoreUK set to keep Sizewell B nuclear plant alive for 20 more years -media
The UK government is set to sign off on a deal to extend the life of country’s biggest operational nuclear power plant, Sizewell B, by two decades, according to media reports on Thursday.
Read MoreNordic steel buyers could do more to spur green steel growth, analysis finds
Greater demand for near-zero-emissions steel could as much as triple demand for supply, using existing best practices for buying, according to a report released on Thursday.
Read MoreLonger term govt responses to energy shocks can be good for emission cuts -research
When governments provide short-term relief for energy crises, they tend to go in the wrong direction, whereas prioritising structural responses can create much greater resilience in the long run, according to new research.
Read MoreStandard-setter finalises methodology for methane reductions from rice paddies
A standard-setting body has approved its methodology for cutting methane emissions from rice cultivation, saying it will expand the possibilities for high-integrity reductions from sustainable agriculture.
Read MoreUK will need to subsidise carbon removal prices to bring them down to ETS levels -research
The UK government will need to subsidise a fixed price for carbon removal credits when it integrates them into the country’s Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS), at a cost of around £147 million per year, and more in the future, according to new research.
Read MoreWealthy countries falling short of 2030, 2035 Paris goals, unlike BASIC countries -report
The three UN negotiating blocs comprising mostly wealthy countries are collectively on track to fall short of their emission reduction pledges in the next decade, with emissions set to exceed the 2035 targets by nearly 20%, according to a study published on Monday.
Read MoreUK govt presents planning law for first fusion power plants
The UK government is proposing a new planning policy for cutting-edge fusion power generation, which it says will help the sector move from research to commercial take-off.Â
Read MoreUN review points to inconsistencies, transparency gaps in Tunisia’s carbon market plans
A UN expert review of Tunisia’s climate tracking report found “significant” inconsistencies and lacking transparency in the country’s international carbon market arrangements, as well as its plans to set up a national carbon crediting registry, and to trade credits with Japan.
Read MoreFEATURE: ICAO decision to block Zimbabwe credits reveals a disconnect with Paris Agreement rules
The news that Zimbabwe’s carbon credits are barred from the international aviation offsetting scheme CORSIA has sparked concerns elsewhere in Africa of a disconnect between Paris Agreement and ICAO rules – and may dissuade others from following a similar model for their national carbon registries.
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