Quebec eyes 77% renewable energy share by 2050 under C$87bln plan
Quebec aims to increase the share of renewables in its energy mix to nearly 77% by 2050, from around 48% currently, under a newly published long-term energy strategy.
Read MoreUK to cut ÂŁ2 bln from energy department to fund defence
The UK will seek to find ÂŁ2 billion of savings from energy projects to help fund its newly announced ÂŁ15 bln Defence Investment Plan, government estimates indicate.
Read MoreGerman ruling party seeks looser EU carbon cap, aviation freeze in upcoming ETS reform
The German centre-right CDU/CSU wants to “significantly lower” the rate at which carbon allowances under the EU’s Emissions Trading System (ETS) are cut each year, introduce a limited amount of international carbon credits into the market, and resist extending the scheme to international flights departing the bloc, according to a preliminary draft position seen by Carbon Pulse.
Read MoreUzbekistan needs clearer Article 6 rules before scaling carbon trades, report finds
Uzbekistan has laid the groundwork for Article 6 carbon market participation, but still needs clearer rules on authorisation, corresponding adjustments, registry operations, and monitoring, reporting, and verification (MRV) before it can scale credible international carbon trades, according to a report.
Read MoreRenewables supply record share of German power consumption in first half of 2026
Renewable energy sources supplied a record 58% of Germany’s electricity consumption in the first half of 2026, putting it on track towards its 2030 clean energy goals, according to a new report.
Read MoreMajority of Europeans support carbon pricing, according to poll
Some 59% of citizens polled across major European countries support carbon pricing for industrial emitters, according to a public opinion survey published on Wednesday.
Read MoreINTERVIEW: Indonesia needs to clean up nickel processing, strengthen emissions data
Indonesia wants to build a globally competitive green industrial sector, but the government first needs to tackle emissions from its coal-powered nickel industry and strengthen measurement of industrial emissions, analysts said.
Read MoreANALYSIS: Market hopes new administration awakens giant dormant Colombia, key implementation questions loom
Colombia, a major player in voluntary and international environmental markets, is nearing the end of a presidential term that dealt the sector a major blow – but while the incoming president has raised hopes of a revival, questions remain over implementation.
Read MoreGlobal energy emissions rose in 2025 despite surge in renewables -report
Renewables were the fastest growing energy source in 2025, but global energy emissions still ticked up 1.1%, driven by an expansion of fossil fuel use in the US, found a report.
Read MoreRenewable electricity down in EU in 2025 as hydro collapse offsets solar boom
Renewable electricity generation marginally fell in 2025 year-on-year across the EU as a solar boom was unable to offset the rebound in gas-fired power and a hydroelectric collapse, data from Eurostat reveals.
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