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Living on the edge: Study examines carbon sequestration impact of trees growing on rainforest boundaries
Increased clear-cutting of rainforests has meant trees on the edges of these areas are significantly different from those growing more in the centre, a study has found, with implications for carbon sequestration rates.
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Canada to fall just short of 2030 emissions reduction target, more measures needed -report
Canada is on track to achieve between 85-90% of its 2030 emissions target, meaning that a number of additional measures are required to reach the federal goal of at least 40% below 2005 emissions by 2030, according to an independent assessment of Canada’s 2023 Emissions Reduction Plan Progress Report.
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ICVCM to aim for regular flow of CCP carbon credit assessments over 2024
The ICVCM will hold board meetings at least once a month and post regular notices of upcoming activity from January to try to keep a regular flow of decisions on whether carbon credit categories are eligible for its Core Carbon Principle (CCP) labelling, board chair Annette Nazareth and interim chief operating officer Amy Merrill told Carbon Pulse.
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US government releases guidance on sustainable aviation fuel tax credits
The US Department of Treasury and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released information on Friday clarifying eligibility for the sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) tax credits, intending to incentivise low carbon jet fuel production to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and scale the industry.
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European Bank for Research and Development falls short of ending fossil fuel investment
The European Bank for Research and Development (EBRD) has introduced new criteria intended to restrict financial support to midstream and downstream fossil gas projects that are deemed ‘exceptional’ cases, but has stopped short of ending funding in the sector.
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Direct air capture an ‘outrageously expensive boondoggle’, say scientists, entrepreneurs
Direct air capture (DAC) technology has become a key focus in the fight against climate change, but a group of scientists and entrepreneurs have come out against the solution, calling it 'outrageously expensive boondoggle'.
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Carbon standard signs MoU with African country alliance amid Article 6 uncertainty
A carbon credit certifier has signed an MoU with an alliance representing 16 West African countries, aiming to accelerate the implementation of Article 6 and promote carbon market instruments across West Africa.
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INTERVIEW: EU emissions intensity target for shipping a key driver for clean fuels, says green methanol producer
A green methanol producer looking to rapidly scale up fuel supply in the US and Europe says that both regulatory and retail factors are driving shipping companies to purchase green fuel, including the EU's ETS and FuelEU maritime policy, under which overachieving shippers can receive credits to sell onto others.
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EU candidates call on Brussels to help them assess carbon pricing options
Energy ministers from EU candidate nations have called on Brussels to set out their potential carbon pricing options as they scramble to establish policies that can mitigate the impact of the EU's carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM).
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Just Stop Oil activist is first to be jailed under new UK protest law
Stephen Gingell, 57, given six-month sentence for ‘interference with key national infrastructure’
A climate activist has been jailed for six months after pleading guilty to taking part in a peaceful slow march protest on a London road.
The sentence handed to Stephen Gingell, 57, is thought to be the first jailing under a new law that critics say makes anyone walking in a road liable for prosecution for “interference with key national infrastructure”.
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The heat is on - but who are the good guys on climate? | Fiona Katauskas
We can do this the easy way or the hard way
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Carbon credit certifier, agriculture bank sign capacity-building MoU
The world’s leading carbon credit certifier has signed an MoU with a bank-led pilot programme for farmers seeking to utilise marginal land, aiming to support capacity-building for participation in land use-based projects.
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Ugandan project eligible for FSC-certified nature claim sponsorship
A forestry project in Uganda has obtained Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)-certified accreditation for its soil conservation, enabling it to ask for sponsorship for its work.
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Euro Markets: Midday Update
European carbon prices were relatively stable on Friday morning as the relentless selling pressure appeared to pause, though traders were cautious about a renewed assault in the afternoon after Thursday's late decline, while energy markets weakened for a second consecutive day on mild weather and higher renewable output.
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Global coal use hit 2023 record but will decline out to 2026 -report
Coal use hit a record high last year after several years of Covid- dampened demand, largely driven by three Asian economies and to a lesser extent Europe, according to a report published on Friday that predicted a further record this year before demand dips and then plateaus to 2026.
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Senior Business Development Manager, Abatable – London
You will play a central role in Abatable’s growth, partnering with large enterprise buyers and investors to navigate, access, and support high-integrity climate solutions, thereby fostering enduring positive effects on the environment and society at large.
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Sales Development Representative, Abatable – London
You will play a crucial role in Abatable’s growth through identifying and engaging with potential corporate buyers and climate investors, helping them to understand how our services can help accelerate their support of high-integrity climate solutions, thereby fostering enduring positive effects on the environment and society at large.
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Taiwan releases draft rules on domestic carbon credit trading
Taiwan has released a policy draft regulating the trading of domestically issued emissions reductions credits as supplementary measures to complement the island's proposed carbon levy scheme that will be developed in the coming few years.
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Computational Scientist, Yale Center for Natural Carbon Capture, Yale University – New Haven, CT
The Yale Center for Natural Carbon Capture (YCNCC) at Yale University is seeking highly qualified candidates who are passionate about mitigating climate change to manage and direct the data and scientific computing needs across the YCNCC. The successful applicant will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team of climate scientists, physicists, chemists, oceanographers, geochemists, and ecologists to advance the research and deployment of climate change solutions developed at the YCNCC.
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CN Markets: CEA trading volume continues to drop amid lukewarm demand
Weekly trading volumes in China's national carbon market continued to shrink over the past week due to slowing compliance demand, with participants saying most regulated entities have now surrendered their permits for 2021 and 2022 compliance.
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