Study calls for broader definition of blue carbon ecosystems to help finance conservation efforts
A broader definition of blue carbon ecosystems could help fund conservation efforts by unlocking greater carbon credit supply, according to a study released this week.
Read MoreIllinois lawmakers propose framework for carbon sequestration
Two CO2 transport and storage bills are making their way through the Illinois legislature as state lawmakers seek to capitalise on CCS opportunities in light of regulatory issues that have recently blocked major projects in North and South Dakota.
Read MoreRGGI Market: Record auction propels RGA prices to new highs
RGGI allowance (RGA) prices bolted to fresh all-time highs last week after the scheme’s Q1 auction results cleared at record levels, exhausting the year’s Cost Containment Reserve (CCR) allowances.
Read MoreANALYSIS: Ageing UN carbon projects eye voluntary carbon market opportunities in light of Article 6 delays
Projects from the UN’s Kyoto Protocol-era Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) are transitioning to the voluntary carbon market (VCM) in light of stalling Article 6 negotiations, experts have told Carbon Pulse, though some caution that opportunities may only be short term, and units could be a tough sell for some buyers.
Read MoreUS DOE identifies adequate biomass potential to surpass domestic SAF target
The US will have a biomass production capacity of 1 billion tonnes in the future – enough to nearly double its 2050 sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) target, the Department of Energy (DOE) reported.
Read MoreFEATURE: Scientists enhancing the carbon appetite of crops explore voluntary market opportunity
Scientists developing gene-edited crops with deeper root systems that sequester more CO2 expect the first carbon credits to be generated in the next couple of years from farmers adopting their varieties.
Read MoreUS Forest Service announces $145 mln for small landowner access to climate markets
The US Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Forest Service announced Friday that it will provide $145 million to facilitate access to emerging climate markets for smaller and underserved forest landholders.
Read MoreVCM Report: Low price trade dominates voluntary carbon market as liquidity thins ahead of CCPs arrival
Over-the-counter trade seems to have slowed in the voluntary carbon market and retirement levels have fallen ahead of the much-anticipated announcement at the end of the month of the first methodologies that will qualify for the Core Carbon Principles (CCPs) stamp of high integrity.
Read MoreEnvironmental commodities trader appoints new CEO
An environmental commodities trading firm has appointed a new CEO and a non-executive board member.
Read MoreGold Standard releases ‘BVCM’ voluntary carbon guidance
Gold Standard has issued a guide to help firms with the development of ‘beyond value chain mitigation’ (BVCM) strategies that include voluntary carbon credit use.
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