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Net-zero deal or no deal? The answer is blowin’ in the wind with Barnaby
Morrison’s problems on climate policy, hard enough before this week, have just increased substantially. As has the internal dilemma the Nationals face on the issue.
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Coal-powered bitcoin is an environmental disaster
The latest episode in the process of trying to present Bitcoin as if it's not only clean but vital to clean power development is particularly bad.
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Firstmac to offer loan discount for energy efficient homes
Homes will high energy efficiency ratings will benefit from discounted home loan finance, in a partnership between lender Firstmac and the CEFC.
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NZUs could rise to CCR trigger level ahead of next auction, brokers warn
Acciona connects Spain’s first recycled EV battery storage plant
A set of four second-life 32kW/32kWh batteries which started life in Nissan EVs were used for the 130kWh battery project, co-located at a 1.2 MW solar park in Tudela.
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Net-zero targets can be good – here’s what should be demanded for Australia
There's little chance Australia's government will make a high-quality net zero target, but increasingly there is work showing exactly what a good target looks like.
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CP Daily: Thursday June 24, 2021
Carbon market to play smaller role in California’s long-term climate strategy with additional polices, official says
Senior Associate, EU Climate Policy (2-year FTC), Principles for Responsible Investment – Various EU Locations
Cruise operator Norwegian to purchase 3 mln VERs through 2023
NA Markets: CCAs press higher to new record, RGGI inches down despite compliance buying
Surging US-listed carbon ETF sees resilient investor inflows despite price drop, as UK ETS eyed for inclusion
Forest carbon finance surges within three years, but more needed -report
US scheme used by Australian farmers reveals the dangers of trading soil carbon to tackle climate change
New type of ancient human discovered in Israel
ANALYSIS: Removal-based credits, governance body proving contentious in offset taskforce consultation
US Senate sends voluntary agriculture carbon market bill to House
‘Too many loopholes’: NSW inquiry to scrutinise use of environmental offsets
Parliamentary probe follows Guardian Australia investigation that revealed serious concerns about the system
New South Wales’ use of environmental offsets to compensate for habitat destruction caused by major developments will be examined by a parliamentary inquiry.
The state upper house probe follows a Guardian Australia investigation that revealed serious concerns about the system, including instances where promised offsets never eventuated.
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