US firm launches soil carbon certification programme in upper midwestern states
A US company working with farmers and landowners launched a third-party audited soil carbon certification programme, according to a Thursday announcement.
Read MoreColorado adopts stricter methane rules for oil, gas sector, aligns with EPA standards
The state of Colorado tightened methane rules for its oil and gas sector, bringing the state into alignment with federal standards.
Read MoreForest restoration under REDD+ reduced soil erosion in Ethiopia pilot -study
Assisted natural regeneration (ANR) and afforestation (AR) projects under Ethiopia’s REDD+ Investment Program reduced modelled soil erosion across pilot sites over the past decade, according to a newly accepted manuscript.
Read MoreThirteen Democratic states sue Trump administration over energy, climate funding terminations
Thirteen Democrat-led states are suing the US DOE, alleging that the agency unlawfully terminated billions of dollars in congressionally approved clean energy and infrastructure grants.
Read MoreEarly ARR crediting hinges on data resolution, transparency -webinar
Afforestation and reforestation projects should assess whether their remote-sensing can detect fine-scale biomass changes, particularly if they plan to issue credits early, attendees of a Wednesday webinar heard.
Read MoreProtected areas conserve forest carbon in fire-prone Spain -study
Protected areas (PAs) in fire-prone regions conserve forest carbon more effectively than comparable non-protected lands, countering claims they act as fire hotspots that undermine carbon storage, according to new research.
Read MoreFinancial institutions slow to set methane targets in transition plans, report finds
Most banks and investors have only begun integrating methane into transition plans and disclosures, with many lacking clear sectoral strategies tied to financed emissions, according to a new working paper.
Read MoreNo new CDR bill this year, says California senator
A California state senator who has led recent efforts to legislate on carbon removals (CDR) will not introduce a new bill this year, instead calling to prioritise regulatory implementation and directing existing climate funds toward the sector, he said on Monday.
Read MoreStudy proposes blockchain-based carbon registry for transport sector
A blockchain-based carbon registry could strengthen the credibility of transport sector emissions targets and carbon credit projects, a new study said.
Read MoreRevised carbon budget calculations halve remaining 1.5C headroom -study
Aligning remaining carbon budgets with national GHG inventory accounting would halve the global CO2 budget for limiting warming to 1.5C and leave many countries beyond their fair shares, a new study said.
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