UK’s Sizewell C nuclear developer strives to limit construction emissions below expectations
The developer of a new nuclear power plant in southern England aims to keep construction emissions below 2.1 million tonnes of CO2e through a number of low-carbon measures, which is 0.9 MtCO2e lower than previous lifecycle assessment estimates for the plant.
Read MoreItaly set to pivot to temporary gas price cap as ETS reimbursement plan fades
Italy appears to be moving away from its controversial proposal to reimburse carbon costs, with a new consultation on plans to instead introduce a temporary gas price cap mechanism that analysts say is more likely to win regulatory approval but would have a much smaller impact on electricity prices.
Read MoreEuropean Commission sets second quarterly EU CBAM price at €75.28
The European Commission on Monday published the second quarterly reference price for certificates accepted under the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM).
Read MoreBRIEFING: Carbon credit co‑labels spark premiums as buyers continue to seek assurance
Carbon credit co‑labels have emerged as a “trust currency” in the voluntary carbon market (VCM), with market participants noting that they are shaping pricing tiers, buyer behaviour, and project design standards.
Read MoreItaly’s Enel urges long-term stability in EU carbon market to drive investment
The EU’s flagship Emissions Trading System (ETS) risks scaring off long-term investment unless policymakers curb regulatory “noise” and set out a clearer plan for how subsidies and the carbon price will work together to drive decarbonisation, said Italy’s largest power company.
Read MoreGerman DAC startup opens 150 tonne/year carbon removal plant in Berlin
A German direct air capture (DAC) startup has launched the country’s largest DAC plant, with capacity to remove 150 tonnes of CO2 a year, it announced last week.
Read MorePREVIEW: Key issues to watch in the upcoming EU carbon market reform
As the European Commission prepares to unveil its proposed revision of the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) on July 17, Carbon Pulse walks you through the main issues at stake in the reform – what is already on the table, and the key decisions still to come.
Read MoreCDR demand to outstrip supply fivefold by 2036 -report
Demand for durable carbon removals (CDR) could outstrip annual supply more than five times by 2036, opening a roughly 50 million tonne shortfall as corporate needs struggle to be met by a market that has issued just 2 mln units to date, according to a new report.
Read MoreIUCN, partners launch project to improve indicators on wildlife use and trade
The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and eight partners launched a project on Friday to provide a clearer picture of how wildlife is bought, sold, and used globally.
Read MoreCrowdfunding campaign targets regen agriculture soil carbon projects in Spain
A crowdfunding campaign has been launched in Spain to finance the expansion of soil carbon projects, aiming to bridge a financing gap between the adoption of regenerative farming and the issuance of carbon credits.
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