US-based exchange to launch Alberta TIER carbon futures next week
A North American environmental commodities exchange announced Monday that it will next week launch futures contracts for Alberta Technology Innovation Emission Reductions (TIER) credits, as well as a suite of new renewable energy credit (REC) trading products.
Read MoreBrazilian oil company, agricultural research organisation to cooperate on raw materials for biofuels
A Brazilian oil company and agricultural research organisation have signed a cooperation agreement to develop technical studies on renewable raw materials for low-carbon products, including biofuels.
Read MoreFewer than one third of large corporate emitters have long-term climate targets aligned with 1.5C
Just 30% of the world’s biggest corporate emitters have climate targets for 2050 aligned with 1.5C, while the credibility of those set is often unclear, according to new analysis published on Tuesday.
Read MoreResearchers use AI, satellite images to enhance forest carbon mapping
Researchers have made advances in estimating forest carbon stocks by using artificial intelligence (AI) and satellite imagery, potentially transforming efforts to monitor and manage forest carbon globally.
Read MoreGlobal chemical company completes fourth divestiture in sale of methanol business
A European-headquartered chemical company on Monday announced a $2.1 billion deal to sell its methanol subsidiary, completing its fourth divestment in the last 10 months.
Read MoreCarbon removal platform restructures, appoints CEO
A carbon removal data platform has announced it has become a Public Benefit Corporation (PBC) and brought in a new CEO.
Read MoreGovt departments need to work better together for success in Article 6, says Ghana
Countries hoping for success in Article 6 need to design government departments to work better together, a key figure in the development of Ghana’s Article 6 framework said on Monday.
Read MoreQatar-based carbon registry announces large issuance to South American renewables project
A carbon registry headquartered in Qatar has announced its first issuance of 800,000 units to a South American renewable energy project.
Read MoreDATA DIVE: Half of voluntary carbon credits retired this year are at least five years old
Half of credits retired from the four main registries of the voluntary carbon market this year are at least five years old, according to new data analysis from Carbon Pulse.
Read MorePortugal reinstates carbon tax as it seeks EU-recommended emission cuts -media
The Portuguese government has unfrozen a tax on CO2, previously suspended, in an attempt to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions and obey recommendations by the European Commission, national media reported on Monday.
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