Canadian biochar carbon project developer announces third deal this month

Published 19:36 on November 12, 2024  /  Last updated at 19:36 on November 12, 2024  / /  Africa, Americas, Canada, EMEA, Voluntary

A Canadian carbon project developer has announced its third deal this month to expand biochar production.

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Developed countries should take on extra carbon reduction, removal onus on top of national targets -researchers

Published 01:35 on November 12, 2024  /  Last updated at 01:35 on November 12, 2024  /  Africa, Americas, Asia Pacific, Canada, China, Climate Talks, EMEA, International, Japan, Middle East, Other APAC, South & Central, US

With the global carbon budget for a 1.5C rise in temperatures set to be exceeded, researchers have floated the idea of assigning rich countries responsibility for extra emissions reductions and carbon removals in addition to achieving their own national targets.

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CFTC: Traders expand V25 CCA exposure over V24s, tread cautiously into WCA repeal vote

Published 00:03 on November 9, 2024  /  Last updated at 00:03 on November 9, 2024  / and /  Americas, Canada, US

Traders continue to build V25 California Carbon Allowance (CCA) open interest (OI), reducing V24 exposure over the last week, while also trimming Washington Carbon Allowance (WCA) net length ahead of a key programme repeal vote, according to data released Friday from the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).

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Canadian materials firm unveils C$23.8 mln for a CO2 capture test project

Published 16:59 on November 8, 2024  /  Last updated at 16:59 on November 8, 2024  / /  Americas, Canada, US, Voluntary

A Canadian materials producer this month announced nearly $23.8 million in investments to test a novel carbon capture technology at one of its paper mills.

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DOCUSERIES: Inbetween Stories – Exploring the intersection of technology and climate change

Published 11:31 on November 8, 2024  /  Last updated at 11:31 on November 8, 2024  / /  Americas, Asia Pacific, Bavardage, Biodiversity, Canada, Contributed Content, EMEA, International, Nature-based, Other Content, US, Voluntary

Inbetween Stories, a six-part docuseries by Carbon Pulse reporter Allison Gacad, takes a critical look at the knowledge, capital, and humanity behind Metro Vancouver’s climate solutions, exploring the intersection of technology and climate change. Watch all episodes for free.

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Carbon credit financier goes public with $43-mln boost following merger

Published 09:14 on November 8, 2024  /  Last updated at 09:14 on November 8, 2024  / /  Americas, Canada, Nature-based, Voluntary

A Vancouver-based carbon credits project developer has completed its business combination with a ‘blank cheque’ company, securing an additional $43 million to go public on the US stock exchange.

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Canadian emissions reductions too slow, overly optimistic, and a far cry from 2030 targets, auditor general says

Published 00:57 on November 8, 2024  /  Last updated at 16:42 on December 2, 2024  / /  Americas, Canada

Just six years remain to reach Canada’s target of 40-45% emissions reductions below 2005 levels, but efforts led by the federal government to reduce emissions face considerable implementation challenges, a report from the Office of the Auditor General (OAG) said Thursday.

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WCI Markets: WCAs cool off post repeal defeat, CCAs gain amidst ARB update wait

Published 00:19 on November 8, 2024  /  Last updated at 00:19 on November 8, 2024  / and /  Americas, Canada, US

Washington Carbon Allowance (WCA) prices cooled off after spiking following the defeat of a referendum to repeal the programme, while California Carbon Allowance (CCA) values rose amidst anticipation of greater regulatory clarity from ARB.

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Climate companies might not find solace in Canada following US elections, experts say

Published 23:27 on November 7, 2024  /  Last updated at 04:22 on November 8, 2024  / /  Americas, Canada, Carbon Taxes, US

Canadian cleantech tax credits and a favourable regulatory environment could lure US entrepreneurs to move north, but cohesive climate policy is under attack from Conservative opposition in the country, panellists said Thursday.

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Canadian oil sands emissions flatten in 2023 despite production bump -report

Published 23:14 on November 7, 2024  /  Last updated at 23:14 on November 7, 2024  / /  Americas, Canada

Absolute greenhouse gas emissions in Canadian oil sands grew less than 1% for the third year in a row, according to analysis published on Thursday.

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