NA100 publishes guide on engaging with priority sectors
A guide for investor members of the Nature Action 100 (NA100) initiative on engaging with companies in eight priority sectors has been published by non-profit Ceres.
Read MoreFormer FERC chairman joins board of California-based carbon removal company
A former chairman of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has joined the board of a Los Angeles-headquartered carbon removal company that specialises in direct air capture (DAC) technology.
Read MoreRegistries should lead the charge to scale voluntary carbon market, finds survey
Registries should address key inhibitors to voluntary carbon market growth, including insufficient price transparency, standardisation, and interoperability, according to stakeholders surveyed by two financial analytics firms.
Read MoreBrazil, France announce €1 bln plan to ramp up financing towards “bioeconomy” in the Amazon
The Brazilian and French presidents have announced a €1 billion investment plan to address climate change and deforestation in the Amazon, as Brazil strives to boost international funding for environmental protection under its G20 Presidency.
Read MoreGerman marketplace inks large biochar carbon removal deal with Bolivian developer
A developer of biochar-based carbon removals in Bolivia has signed a deal with a German marketplace startup to supply 81,600 of tonnes to the platform, the companies announced on Wednesday, among the largest deals done so far in the sector.
Read MoreBC utility cannot provide 100% renewable gas to all new homes, faces separate greenwashing lawsuit
A British Columbia regulator rejected a provincial utility’s proposal to provide 100% renewable natural gas (RNG) to all new homes at subsidised rates, while an environmental non-profit took the company to court on Tuesday for alleged greenwashing.
Read MoreCanada-based offset developer hires European carbon market expert to head trading desk
A Canada-based offset project developer has hired a European carbon market expert to lead its trading desk.
Read MoreUtah’s largest coal plant to be compelled to continue operations amid weaning demand
Governor Spencer Cox (R) last week signed legislation that would allow Utah to purchase the state’s largest coal-fired power plant, originally scheduled for retirement in 2025, amid backlash from the operator citing a drop in electricity demand.
Read MoreCemex says emissions cuts allowing it to stretch surplus carbon allowance inventories beyond 2026
Cemex continues to cut its Scope 1 and 2 emissions, allowing it to stretch the length of time it can rely on its surplus of European carbon allowances, the cement-maker said on Tuesday.
Read MoreGeorgia-based direct air capture company launches, looks to scale tech
An Atlanta-based direct air capture (DAC) company announced its official launch Tuesday, aiming to provide an economically advantageous way to remove CO2 at large scale.
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