Biodiversity experts call for Canadian natural asset accounting standards

Published 01:56 on May 23, 2025  /  Last updated at 02:04 on May 23, 2025  / /  Americas, Biodiversity, Canada

Biodiversity and nature capital experts are calling on Canada to provide tools for government and corporations to get nature on their balance sheets. 

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Canadian developer plans ‘carbon-plus’ biodiversity credits

Published 15:19 on May 22, 2025  /  Last updated at 16:19 on May 22, 2025  / /  Americas, Biodiversity, Canada, Nature-based, Voluntary

A Canadian developer of nature-based agricultural solutions is set to launch its first verified carbon offset credits — framing carbon sequestration as just one small piece of the credits’ larger benefits, which aim to prevent biodiversity loss and preserve ecosystems.

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Microsoft to buy 1.24 mln carbon removal credits in “world’s largest” biochar deal

Published 17:45 on May 21, 2025  /  Last updated at 23:41 on May 20, 2025  / /  Americas, Nature-based, South & Central, US, Voluntary

Microsoft has signed the “world’s largest” biochar carbon removals deal with a South American project developer, agreeing to buy 1.24 million credits over the next decade.

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US bill tightens oversight on climate demonstration project funding

Published 20:30 on May 20, 2025  /  Last updated at 20:30 on May 20, 2025  / /  Americas, US, Voluntary

The US House passed a bill Monday that could require the US DOE to improve oversight on awards granted to clean energy projects.

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CEO of major Canadian DAC company steps down

Published 22:09 on May 16, 2025  /  Last updated at 22:09 on May 16, 2025  / /  Americas, Canada, Nature-based, Voluntary

The CEO of one of Canada’s pioneering direct air capture (DAC) companies is stepping down.

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Ontario transmission giant shifts emissions policy, reports reductions

Published 18:18 on May 16, 2025  /  Last updated at 18:18 on May 16, 2025  / /  Americas, Canada

Ontario’s largest transmission operator is shifting its GHG targets as growing electricity demand and line losses increase some emissions out of its control, according to a new report.

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US state wins pre-approval for CO2 storage well authority

Published 23:04 on May 15, 2025  /  Last updated at 23:04 on May 15, 2025  / /  Americas, Nature-based, US, Voluntary

A fifth US state has won pre-approval for authority over all underground injection wells.

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Researchers challenge price assumption of EVs over gasoline vehicles

Published 21:25 on May 15, 2025  /  Last updated at 21:25 on May 15, 2025  / /  Americas, US

Authors at a Washington, DC-based research publication are calling on the EV industry and policymakers to streamline charging rates in the sector to protect consumers.

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ARB’s 2025 YoY offset issuance edge narrows, despite new DEBs-tagged units

Published 01:42 on May 15, 2025  /  Last updated at 01:42 on May 15, 2025  / , and /  Americas, Canada, US

California regulator ARB’s 2025 year-on-year (YoY) advantage in issuances narrowed over the most recent bi-monthly issuance period, as a majority of new units were tagged with direct environmental benefits to the state (DEBs), state data published Wednesday showed.

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INTERVIEW: Today Canada, tomorrow Antarctica as cold air DAC developer targets massive scale

Published 23:51 on May 14, 2025  /  Last updated at 23:51 on May 14, 2025  / /  Americas, Canada, Voluntary

A Canadian direct air capture (DAC) company specialising in tech tailored for cold, dry climates is set to have its first facility up and running this year, projecting plans to scale globally.

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