Carbon removals vulnerable to uncertain demand, concentration -report
Concentration among a handful of buyers, weakening prices, and policy uncertainty are threatening the scale-up of carbon removal (CDR) despite recent growth in the sector, according to a report released on Tuesday.
Read MoreF1 racing engineers play a role in soil carbon measurement breakthrough
A developer of enhanced rock weathering projects has worked with Formula 1 racing engineers on a new soil carbon measurement process that significantly reduces sampling time and associated emissions.
Read MoreSouth African tour operator looks to lure tourists with carbon offset safari nights
Tourists on safari in South Africa can now offset their carbon emissions through a new partnership between a luxury tour firm and a grassland restoration project certified under Verra’s VM0042.
Read MoreCanada risks environmental leadership, stands at climate crossroads -speakers
Canadian climate policy is at a crossroads, and without intervention, the country risks being left behind, attendees of Toronto Climate Week heard on Monday.
Read MoreEcuador takes first step to enabling carbon markets with Article 6 regulation
Ecuador’s Ministry of Environment and Energy (MAE) has approved new rules governing the authorisation, registration, traceability, and transfer of mitigation outcomes under Article 6, creating the country’s first dedicated framework for participating in international carbon markets despite longstanding legal uncertainty surrounding carbon credit trading.
Read MoreVietnam launches blue carbon partnership to unlock green finance -media
Vietnam’s environment ministry has launched a blue carbon partnership to help mobilise finance for the sustainable management of coastal and marine ecosystems, in collaboration with the UN and UK government.Â
Read MoreAustralian biochar developer begins pyrolysis trial in Queensland
An Australian biochar developer has begun harvesting and pyrolysis trials at a project in North Queensland that aims to convert invasive woody biomass into biochar-based carbon removals (CDR).
Read MoreMajor DAC developer clinches backing for future plant in North America
The developer of the world’s largest direct air capture (DAC) facility has received backing to develop a new plant in North America alongside a mix of other carbon removal (CDR) projects.
Read MoreIsometric shortens default public comment period in latest standard update
Carbon credit registry and certification body Isometric has certified Version 2.1 of its standard, introducing a more streamlined validation process designed to accelerate the issuance of carbon removal credits.
Read MoreFrench carbon standard consults on bio-oil in asphalt module
A French carbon standard last week opened a public consultation on a new module that would allow carbon credits to be issued from the use of bio-oil as a lower-carbon substitute for fossil-based asphalt binder.
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