Nearly 100 countries submit DNAs to UN as Article 6 implementation gathers pace
Nearly 100 countries have now submitted their Designated National Authority (DNA) under Article 6.4 to the UNFCCC, indicating growing interest in carbon market participation following the breakthrough on international carbon markets at COP29 in Baku.
Read MoreKEY TAKEAWAYS: Bezos Earth Fund’s global roadmap to scale CDR technologies by 2050
The Bezos Earth Fund late last week released a report outlining how to scale CO2 removal technologies by 2050. Here’s a summary of the key takeaways from the 109-page paper.
Read MoreEarly deployment of CO2 removal technologies crucial for hitting US net-zero target, study finds
Deploying CO2 removal (CDR) technologies in the near term could significantly reduce the economic and environmental risks associated with the US journey to net-zero emissions by 2050, according to a new study.
Read MoreColorado toughens midstream GHG restrictions
Colorado regulators added further restrictions on natural gas facilities while keeping an eye on how that would impact the development of a carbon credit trading system.
Read MoreCanada publishes new proposed environmental claims guidelines
The Canadian government published Monday new proposed guidelines intended to help businesses determine whether their environmental claims are compliant with national law.
Read More2025 to be year of uncertainty for energy markets -outlook report
An outlook report indicates that 2025 will be a year marked by more uncertainty for energy markets than any year since the pandemic as conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza remain unresolved and geopolitical rivalry between China and the West ratchets up.
Read MoreCalifornia diesel sales rise YoY in September, gasoline use continues to fall
California diesel consumption in September inched up year-over-year (YoY), rising for the fifth month this year, while gasoline volumes continued their long-standing YoY, state data published Monday showed.
Read MoreRGGI Market: RGAs hold above $23 ahead as holiday lull starts to set in
RGGI allowances (RGAs) continued to hold above the $23 threshold as market activity dampened heading into the holiday season.
Read MoreUS renewable fuels producer to retire 19 mln RINs as part of bankruptcy settlement
A Texas-based renewable fuels company has reached a settlement in its ongoing bankruptcy case with the US government, agreeing to retire nearly 19 million Renewable Identification Numbers (RINs) to meet its previous obligations.
Read MoreCalifornia power emissions drop in November as renewables and natural gas recede, imports climb
California electricity sector emissions fell year-on-year (YoY) in November as the share of generation from renewables and natural gas decreased while imports increased, data published Thursday by the state’s grid operator showed.
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