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The EU Commission is supporting the development of two separate methodologies for measuring biodiversity across wetlands and forests, as part of its efforts to lay the foundations for nature credit markets within the bloc, Carbon Pulse has learned.

South Korea's latest roadmap for its domestic emissions trading scheme offers a glimpse of how the government plans to operate the market, though participants are still awaiting more policy updates to address persisting oversupply.

Ships participating in the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) that have a deficient ‘compliance balance’ under the new FuelEU Maritime regulation will be hit with two potentially overlapping carbon levies, according to experts.

A Canadian carbon dioxide removal (CDR) firm has announced a wide-scale push into Australia’s mining heartland with two partnerships with local miners and an $8 million boost from two venture capital firms to further its tech, and a separate partnership with the Climate Recovery Institute.

Researchers say the animals could keep red deer numbers under control, leading to storage of 1m tonnes of CO2

Reintroducing wolves in the Scottish Highlands could lead to an expansion of native woodland, which could take in and store 1m tonnes of carbon dioxide a year, researchers have suggested.

A study led by researchers at the University of Leeds said that reintroducing the species into the Cairngorms, as well as the south-west, north-west and central Highlands could help curb the problem of red deer eating tree saplings, which stops natural woodland regeneration.

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Pakistan could earn up to $43 million annually from carbon credits through renewable energy projects, according to a think tank, even as this source of units appears to be running out of steam.

The results of the fourth pilot exit window released Friday sent Australian Carbon Credit Units (ACCUs) prices higher, with participants noting it underlines longer-term supply concerns in the market stemming from underperforming carbon abatement contracts (CACs).

Regional governments, firms, and non-profits involved in REDD+ forest projects all advocated a role for these credits within compliance carbon pricing or payments for ecosystem services (PES) in the week ending Feb. 16.

Indonesia’s power sector emissions trading scheme (ETS) entered its second phase at the beginning of this year, however multiple policy and regulatory issues mean it has yet to be an effective tool for emissions reductions, according to experts.

New EPA guide has clear expectation that biggest coal miners will set out “ambitious emissions reductions goals” that align with the state’s climate targets.

The post NSW coal has a bigger climate impact than France, but now it has to do something about methane appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Alan Pears argues there are some basic flaws in our energy system that urgently need fixing, and it’s time energy networks and retailers shoulder more risk, not consumers.

The post SwitchedOn Podcast: Alan Pears on fixing Australia’s energy system appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Second generation rat poisons are so potent that they’re banned for home use in Europe and North America. But here, you can pick them up at Bunnings or Coles. Robert Davis, Associate Professor in Conservation, Edith Cowan University Judy Dunlop, Research Fellow in Molecular and Life Sciences, Curtin University Melissa Snape, Adjunct Assistant Professor in Ecology, University of Canberra Stephanie Pulsford, Adjunct Fellow in Ecology, Australian National University Licensed as Creative Commons – attribution, no derivatives.

Wind farm owner rejects rumour that old turbines will be buried in sand dunes when the oldest commercial wind farm is closed in 2027.

The post Turbines will not be buried in sand dunes, says owner of NEM’s oldest commercial wind farm appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Bids close for what is likely to be Australia's biggest wind and solar tender on Tuesday. But will it see the light of day?

The post Bids for Australia’s biggest wind and solar tender close on Tuesday. Will it be the last? appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Some major carbon-emitting countries are hinting they may follow suit as the US opts to ramp up fossil fuels.

A group of 69 environmental NGOs have urged the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to cast off biofuels for decarbonising the shipping industry because of their potential impact on ecosystems and communities, as key talks kick off on Monday to address the sector's climate impact.

A proposed small wind farm and a giant battery project can expect a planning decision within four months after being fast-tracked by Victoria government.

The post Victoria fast tracks small wind and giant battery projects under new planning rules appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Tanzania’s parliament has passed a law aimed at bolstering the country’s carbon credit market, seeking to increase revenue from carbon trading while addressing climate financing challenges.

Zinc miner is to treble the size of a proposed wind farm, as one of the biggest mining provinces reduces its dependence on expensive gas.

The post Giant zine mine trebles size of wind project to avoid crippling costs of gas power appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Just as caring for a human loved one can come at great personal cost, a growing body of research shows people with a seriously ill pet experience ‘caregiver burden’. Susan Hazel, Associate Professor, School of Animal and Veterinary Science, University of Adelaide Tracey Taylor, PhD Candidate, School of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, University of Adelaide Licensed as Creative Commons – attribution, no derivatives.