Biochar-enhanced soil could supercharge carbon sequestration, say researchers
Adding biochar to soils could significantly boost their capacity to capture atmospheric CO2, potentially playing a pivotal role in combating climate change, according to a new study.
Read MoreChina releases two more methodologies ahead of national voluntary carbon market activation
China released two new methodologies for its national voluntary carbon market, ahead of an initial issuance of credits to the market that is expected in the coming weeks.
Read MoreSeveral countries to use international carbon markets to achieve Paris goals, while others keep options open
A handful of mostly developing countries said they intend to use the Article 6 carbon markets to help finance their Paris Agreement climate plans by 2030 — or are keeping open the option to do so, according to the first round of transparency reports to be submitted to the UN every two years.
Read MoreGlobal efforts to cut HFC-23 emissions are falling short of treaty goals, researchers warn
Global emissions of HFC-23, a potent greenhouse gas used in refrigeration, remain significantly higher than reported levels, researchers warn, raising questions about compliance with international climate agreements.
Read MoreCN Markets: CEA price continues to drop as bearish sentiment spreads
Prices in China’s national emissions market continued to decrease over the past two weeks, with analysts expecting a sustained bearish sentiment in the coming months.
Read MoreSouth Korea may see marked increase in producer prices due to carbon tax -report
South Korea is likely to see a marked increase in producer prices if a carbon tax is implemented in the future for its climate goals, but accelerating renewable power output could substantially minimise the cost burden, according to a recent report.
Read MoreEU’s CBAM to face legal scrutiny under WTO rules, Japan finmin report portends
The EU’s recently enacted Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), designed to prevent carbon leakage and support the bloc’s ambitious climate goals, faces potential legal challenges under World Trade Organization (WTO) rules, according to a new analysis published by Japan’s Ministry of Finance.
Read MoreNZ Market: NZU price reaches one-month high in first session of the year
New Zealand Unit (NZU) prices inched up in the market’s first trading session of 2025, when the new auction settings and price controls officially take effect.
Read MoreChina’s cement industry faces crucial test in decarbonisation push -analysis
China’s cement industry, a significant contributor to global CO2 emissions, could slash emissions by up to 78% by 2060 with the implementation of advanced technologies and carbon pricing policies, according to a new study.
Read MoreFurther reforms needed for voluntary carbon markets to help outcome-based finance model hit climate, sustainability goals
Voluntary carbon markets can help mobilise private capital to address climate funding gaps in high-impact sectors, but systemic issues need to urgently be addressed for those markets and the wider outcome-based finance model to realise their full potential, according to a new report.
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