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California’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS), followed by federal incentives for biomass-based fuels production, has spurred renewable diesel (RD) production in the US and consequently transformed the global feedstock trade landscape, according to the country’s Department of Agriculture (USDA).

Two US forest carbon firms have announced the expansion of their successful collaboration into the northeastern region of the US, targeting over 200,000 landowners with forestlands ranging from 40 to 5,000 acres.

NSW to spend $128 million to upgrade roads to support transport of massive wind turbine blades and towers and other equipment to regions.

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A group of 39 European clean tech innovators, investors, industry associations, researchers and NGOs have joined forces to call on the European Investment Bank (EIB) to ramp up public guarantees for investments in clean technologies ahead of a key board meeting on Friday.

Global study reveals dirty air is second only to malnutrition as cause of death among under-fives

Nearly 2,000 children under five are dying every day from air pollution, which has overtaken poor sanitation and a lack of clean water to become the second biggest health risk factor for young children around the world.

More than 8 million deaths, of children and adults, were caused by air pollution in 2021, according to a new study from the Health Effects Institute (HEI), as both outdoor and indoor pollution continue to take an increasing toll on health.

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A wildlife habitat initiative from the National Audubon Society (Audubon) and a Texas-based grasslands carbon project developer announced Tuesday a partnership to establish a carbon crediting programme for landowners who implement regenerative land management practices.

Aerial footage has revealed the scale of a wildfire in Colusa County, northern California. Video released by California forest protection department showed the blaze covers 10,000 acres. Firefighters in California have been struggling with several wildfires, which have led to evacuation orders and warnings in affected areas

• Strong winds hamper crews battling Los Angeles area’s first major fire of the year

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Weakening climate ambition as China strengthens its climate targets would undercut Australia’s strategy in our Pacific region. Wesley Morgan, Research Fellow, Griffith Asia Institute, Griffith University Licensed as Creative Commons – attribution, no derivatives.

Center for Biological Diversity signed a joined petition to recognize the increasing number of heat-related crises

A coalition of environmental non-profit organizations have called on the the Federal Emergency Management Agency (Fema) to add extreme heat and wildfire smoke to its list of major disasters that could qualify for emergency funding.

The Center for Biological Diversity signed a joint petition on Monday urging Fema, the federal government’s lead agency in responding to natural disasters, to officially recognize the increasing number of heat-related crises.

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A carbon markets intelligence firm and data provider has partnered with Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), they announced Tuesday, facilitating information sharing between the two.

A corporate CO2 removals (CDR) buyers' club and a Stockholm-based energy firm announced Tuesday a $48.6 million offtake agreement for 800,000 tonnes worth of credits from a commercial-scale CDR retrofit on a biomass-fueled district heating facility.

Approximately 80% of country’s population is experiencing temperatures at or above 90F for long periods of time

More than 270 million Americans – about 80% of the country’s population – are experiencing a kind of heatwave not seen in decades, smashing records with temperatures at or above 90F (32.2C) for long periods of time under a weather phenomenon known as a heat dome.

New York governor Kathy Hochul has announced that she activated the National Guard to assist in any heat emergencies that may develop over the next several days.

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Vermont is prepared to implement and defend in court its first-in-the-nation “Climate Superfund” law, even if it must go it alone, one of the lead sponsors of the legislation told Carbon Pulse.

The Global Environmental Facility (GEF) Council approved Tuesday a $500 million spending package on environment, including nearly $170 mln on efforts to tackle biodiversity loss.

The challenge is part of Arena's bid to reduce the installed cost of solar to just 30 cents per watt and reach a levelised cost of electricity under $20 per megawatt hour by 2030.

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An independent UK carbon regulator with economy-wide oversight of the voluntary carbon market could ensure a level playing field for innovators, cut investment risks, and build business and consumer confidence, according to a report published on Tuesday.

State’s existing coal-fired power plant sites being considered, along with NSW’s Hunter Valley, South Australia’s Port Augusta

Queensland is emerging as the nuclear capital under the Coalition’s proposed energy plan, with speculation it could be home to up to two reactors in the opposition’s energy plan.

Coalition MPs will learn of their party’s nuclear plans almost at the same time as voters, as Peter Dutton tried to contain leaks of one of his signature election policies.

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The European Commission is aiming to complete a draft methodology for biochar carbon removal methodology by early 2025 and certify the first units in 2026, a senior EU official said during an expert group meeting on Tuesday, during which the Danish climate ministry also announced they are preparing a national biochar strategy.

Industry associations in the cement, steel, chemicals and wind energy sector have joined forces to call for “a new industrial deal” to drive Europe’s transition to climate neutrality while securing jobs in the manufacturing sector.

Part two of the 1.3GW Golden Plains Wind Farm is underway after the massive project locked in finance from CEFC and other Australian and global lenders.

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