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A pair of Republican senators have introduced updated legislation establishing a US carbon border tariff fee on imports from countries with perceived dirtier production practices, targeting China in particular.

A local mayor in Colombia offers a cash reward to help find Alessandro Coatti’s killers.

An omnibus energy policy package passed by Maryland lawmakers Monday would require new natural gas-fired power generators to transition to lower-emitting energy sources and mandate electric companies to procure zero-emission credits.

Scaling up carbon removal (CDR) credits via enhanced rock weathering (ERW) projects on smallholder farms in the Global South requires a careful public engagement process involving years of trust-building, an ERW project developer said on Tuesday.

The BBC finds evidence of fraud in the production of a "green" diesel meant to cut emissions.

The BBC finds evidence of fraud in the production of a "green" diesel meant to cut emissions.

A US-based carbon removal (CDR) project developer announced Tuesday a 25-year offtake agreement with an ammonia producer aiming to sequester 2.3 million tonnes of CO2 per year.

A joint federal-state funding deal will use solar, efficiency upgrades and electrification to slash energy costs for social housing homes.

The post New funding deal promises to slash power bills for social housing, fully electrify 5,000 homes appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Despite Dutton's frantic backsliding on DOGE-esque policies, the connections between the Coalition and Trump are rising every day

The post Trump mimics Dutton on ‘critical’ fossil fuels, as uninspiring leaders debate fails to shift the dial appeared first on RenewEconomy.

A few high-ranking officials in the Iraqi government are accelerating Article 6 and voluntary carbon market (VCM) engagement after years of dormancy, with efforts centred on a new state-owned carbon markets enterprise.

US lawmakers have introduced bipartisan legislation to establish a tax credit for RNG used as transportation fuel in the country until 2035.

Macquarie to downsize Corio after failing to find a buyer for the offshore wind developer, which is behind one of the key projects in Victoria.

The post Macquarie to shrink offshore wind operations after failing to find a buyer appeared first on RenewEconomy.

One local shire council is proposing a 5-step process to send some of the benefits of renewables back into communities, in the absence of state initiatives.

The post Local council begs state to create NSW-like renewables plan appeared first on RenewEconomy.

RGGI states will offer 1% fewer permits at their Q2 sale compared to the prior quarter, with the notable absence of cost containment allowances that were all scooped up at the first auction of the year, according to a Tuesday announcement.

Newfoundland and Labrador has awarded C$3 million ($2.2 million) to a university and major offshore oil producers in an attempt to strengthen the province’s capacity to assess and advance offshore carbon storage.

GOP lawmakers in Pennsylvania introduced Monday a bill requiring a state agency to submit a recommendation for a carbon fee regime to regulate CO2 emissions after completion of public consultation, but also stipulating that any cap-and-trade programme must be legislatively authorised.

Wisconsin lawmakers are seeking co-sponsorship on a bill to establish a new state sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) credit, while the US Congress considers a measure to axe the federal clean fuels credit.

No major oil and gas producer is aligned with the Paris Agreement on climate change and many have regressed since last year, a report released Tuesday has found.

The European Commission’s promised 90% emissions reduction target for 2040 is “completely unrealistic" without international carbon credits delivered under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement, according to a senior EU Parliament lawmaker from the ruling European People's Party (EPP).

Deberra, as the insects are known in the Taungurung language, are a vital food source for animals across Victoria's alpine country — so their rapid decline has implications for the entire ecosystem. The bogong moth is one of the more than 2,000 Australian species listed as being under threat in what scientists are calling an extinction crisis

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