Scientists blur line between evidence and advocacy in net zero policy advice, review finds
Policy recommendations accompanying academic research on net zero and climate mitigation frequently drift beyond the evidence presented and often resemble advocacy rather than neutral scientific guidance, according to a new systematic review.
Read MoreCarbon removals sector shifts from hype to delivery amid growing supply constraints -report
A CO2 removal market that only a few years ago was dominated by climate-tech experimentation and future promises is entering a more mature, execution-focused phase, with investors, buyers, and policymakers increasingly prioritising delivery, financeability, and infrastructure over ambitious announcements, according to a new report.
Read MoreCarbon finance entrenches dominance in clean cooking sector as credit markets evolve -industry report
Carbon finance has become the dominant driver of investment and growth in the clean cooking sector, according to a new industry assessment that suggests companies without crediting programmes are increasingly struggling to attract capital and scale operations.
Read MoreOceans-based decarbonisation NGO publishes roadmap to seaweed-based GHG reduction pathways
A non-profit focused on ocean-based decarbonisation published a resource on the responsible development and scale-up of seaweed-based products that could reduce GHG emissions across multiple sectors.
Read MoreSB64: Carbon markets surface in first round of COP30-mandated finance alignment dialogue
Carbon projects, pricing, and trading appeared in a new place on Tuesday: among the proposals to align public and private finance flows with low-emission development, as discussed in a first dialogue on the Paris Agreement goal.Â
Read MoreUS CDR advocates, Indigenous non-profits launch guides to steward partnership alongside scale
An initiative aimed at supporting Tribal Nations in the US navigate the growing carbon removal (CDR) landscape launched on Tuesday three guides for ensuring decision-making around the sector reflects Tribal priorities and goals.
Read MoreBRIEFING: California CCUS, CDR rulemaking split over scope, liability, and market role
California’s proposed carbon capture, utilisation, and storage (CCUS) and removal (CDR) regulations have drawn competing calls for broader project eligibility, tighter definitions, stronger community safeguards, and lighter-touch treatment of federally regulated geologic storage, according to public comments submitted to state regulator ARB.
Read MoreSustainability professionals not overly concerned by AI’s environmental impact -report
About 60% of sustainability teams would like to ramp up their use of artificial intelligence in the coming year, with accuracy concerns posing a more significant deterrent than the environmental impacts of increased demand for water and energy, according to a report published on Tuesday.
Read MoreStandard body CAR proposes permanence rules update to 40 years
US-based standard body Climate Action Reserve (CAR) is seeking feedback on a proposed update to set a standard permanence commitment period of 40 years.
Read MoreWildfires push Canada’s forests towards becoming a net carbon source, study finds
Canada’s forests are being pushed towards becoming a net carbon source as wildfire activity intensifies, according to a recent study.
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