Colombia to present resolution on ETS public consultation this week -media

Published 01:39 on August 28, 2024  /  Last updated at 01:39 on August 28, 2024  / /  Americas, Nature-based, South & Central, Voluntary

The Colombian Ministry of Environment will present a resolution this week for a public consultation aimed at establishing its long-awaited emissions trading system (ETS), according to local media.

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Colorado considers new methane reduction requirements

Published 01:35 on August 28, 2024  /  Last updated at 01:35 on August 28, 2024  / /  Americas, US

Colorado commenced a series of workshops on Tuesday to inform forthcoming rulemaking to reduce methane pollution from municipal solid waste landfills.

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New York Republicans propose postponing state emission reduction targets by a decade

Published 01:05 on August 28, 2024  /  Last updated at 01:05 on August 28, 2024  / /  Americas, US

The New York GOP unveiled a proposal Friday to delay emissions reduction targets under the state’s climate law, arguing more time is needed for clean energy projects to develop at affordable rates.

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New York state pension fund negotiates climate agreements, invests $2 bln in climate index fund

Published 00:47 on August 28, 2024  /  Last updated at 00:47 on August 28, 2024  / /  Americas, International, US, Voluntary

A New York state retirement fund announced Tuesday that it had reached climate-related agreements with several companies within its portfolio, while also boosting its investments in a climate index fund by another $2 billion.

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Brazil opens over $1 bln in funding for sustainable aviation, maritime fuel projects

Published 00:36 on August 28, 2024  /  Last updated at 00:36 on August 28, 2024  / /  Americas, Aviation/CORSIA, International, RINs & LCFS, Shipping, South & Central, Voluntary

Two public authorities in Brazil launched last week a R$6 billion ($1.1 bln) joint call providing R$6.6 billion ($1.1 bln) in funding for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and maritime biofuel projects.

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Consulting firm inks deal with DAC developer to inform project design

Published 00:29 on August 28, 2024  /  Last updated at 00:29 on August 28, 2024  / /  Americas, EMEA, US, Voluntary

A global consulting firm has partnered with a direct air capture (DAC) project developer to help inform the design of large-scale CO2 removal plants, the companies announced Tuesday.

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Canadian laboratory receives nearly C$5 mln to develop low-carbon fuels

Published 00:24 on August 28, 2024  /  Last updated at 00:24 on August 28, 2024  / /  Americas, Aviation/CORSIA, Canada, RINs & LCFS, Voluntary

A Canadian nuclear science and technology laboratory won federal funding to develop two low-carbon transportation fuel projects, the firm announced last week.

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Global land analytics firm launches AI forest mapping technology

Published 00:20 on August 28, 2024  /  Last updated at 00:48 on August 28, 2024  / /  Americas, EMEA, International, Nature-based, US, Voluntary

A property and land surveyor with global operations released a satellite and AI-driven tool to map landscapes for forest carbon projects.

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SBTi unveils framework for buildings sector to align with net zero

Published 00:01 on August 28, 2024  /  Last updated at 17:56 on August 27, 2024  / /  Americas, Asia Pacific, EMEA, International, Voluntary

The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) on Wednesday launched sector-specific guidance for companies and financial institutions in the buildings value chain to set emissions reduction targets in line with a 1.5C future.

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INTERVIEW: Oman plans to launch Article 6 carbon framework at COP29

Published 17:47 on August 27, 2024  /  Last updated at 17:47 on August 27, 2024  / /  Carbon Taxes, Climate Talks, EMEA, International, Middle East, Paris Article 6

The Sultanate of Oman has drafted a regulatory framework for Article 6 carbon trading under the Paris Agreement, seen by Carbon Pulse, to be formally launched at the COP29 UN climate conference in Baku, Azerbaijan in November.

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