Hawaii court declines to block cruise ship climate levy, narrows federal case
A federal judge has declined to halt Hawaii’s new levy on cruise ship visits ahead of its Jan. 1, 2026 effective date, dismissing several claims on standing and jurisdictional grounds while leaving some issues for further litigation.
Read MoreIowa court pauses CO2 pipeline challenge
An Iowa district court has paused a legal challenge to a major CO2 pipeline permit and sent the case back to regulators to consider the impact of new state legislation adopted after the permit was approved.
Read MoreFEATURE: Sales quietly halted for US forest carbon project after reassessment, as proponents and registry defend ecological value
Carbon credit sales from a controversial Pennsylvania-based improved forest management (IFM) project were quietly halted following a reassessment of its baseline assumptions, project backers have confirmed to Carbon Pulse.
Read MoreInterim forest stewardship standard released for Mozambique
A new forest management standard was released for Mozambique today, setting out sustainability requirements for forest management units under a certification framework as the country continues efforts to curb illegal logging and align forestry with its climate goals.
Read MoreNew guidance targets gaps in cost-benefit analysis of forest carbon projects
Development practitioners lack clear, practical guidance for valuing carbon benefits from forestry projects, according to new study that provided recommendations on how to conduct cost-benefit analysis.
Read MoreEuropean forestry fund secures first close as fundraising continues
A European forestry investment fund has completed the first close of its fourth main vehicle, reflecting strong demand from international investors for professionally managed forest assets, the company said.
Read MoreRural Colorado seen as candidate for firm clean power as coal exits -report
Rural Colorado could host new firm, dispatchable clean power projects following coal plant retirements, according to a state-commissioned study, though high costs, transmission constraints, and federal tax credit timelines limit near-term options.
Read MoreOECD study finds unilateral carbon pricing drives higher emissions embedded in imports
Unilateral climate action can increase emissions embedded in imports, especially via carbon pricing, while other policy tools lower import carbon intensity and encourage cleaner sourcing, a new working paper from the OECD showed.
Read MoreColorado tightens landfill methane rules under new air regulation
Colorado regulators have adopted an air quality standard going beyond federal requirements to tighten controls on methane and other harmful emissions from municipal solid waste landfills, as the state advances its net zero target for 2050.
Read MoreCanada unveils C$4.5 mln freshwater funding package
C$4.5 million ($3.26 mln) in funding for 39 new freshwater projects across Canada was announced at a press conference on Thursday.
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