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Taiwan govt committee proposes carbon levy start rate of $9-15/tonne

Carbon Pulse - Tue, 2024-09-10 17:01
An environment ministry committee has released initial pricing recommendations for Taiwan's upcoming carbon levy scheme, suggesting a start rate of between NT$300 and NT$500 ($9.32-15.54) per tonne of CO2 and plans for a phased increase to meet the island's long-term climate targets.
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Methane emissions are at new highs. It could put us on a dangerous climate path

The Conversation - Tue, 2024-09-10 16:02
Human activities now account for two-thirds of all methane venting to the atmosphere – and our efforts to staunch the flow are not yet bearing fruit. Pep Canadell, Chief Research Scientist, CSIRO Environment; Executive Director, Global Carbon Project, CSIRO Marielle Saunois, Enseignant-chercheur, Laboratoire des sciences du climat et de l’environnement (LSCE), Université de Versailles Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines (UVSQ) – Université Paris-Saclay Rob Jackson, Professor, Department of Earth System Science, and Chair of the Global Carbon Project, Stanford University Licensed as Creative Commons – attribution, no derivatives.
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China ramps up coal production with record-breaking output in 2023, report says

Carbon Pulse - Tue, 2024-09-10 14:46
Global coal production has been on the rise following a brief decline in 2020, with China continuing to be the primary driving factor behind the expansion, a report has found.
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We found 1 in 6 Australian reptile species traded as pets overseas, despite the export ban

The Conversation - Tue, 2024-09-10 14:23
The first comprehensive overview of trade in Australian reptiles and frogs worldwide shows more species should be listed for monitoring under the international convention on wildlife trade. Sebastian Chekunov, PhD Candidate, School of Biological Sciences, University of Adelaide Phill Cassey, Australian Research Council Industry Laureate Fellow, University of Adelaide Licensed as Creative Commons – attribution, no derivatives.
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Rich countries silencing climate protest while preaching about rights elsewhere, says study

The Guardian - Tue, 2024-09-10 14:00

Report says governments in global north increasingly using draconian measures while criticising similar tactics in global south

Wealthy, democratic countries in the global north are using harsh, vague and punitive measures to crack down on climate protests at the same time as criticising similar draconian tactics by authorities in the global south, according to a report.

A Climate Rights International report exposes the increasingly heavy-handed treatment of climate activists in Australia, Germany, France, the Netherlands, Sweden, the UK and the US.

Record prison sentences for non violent protest in several countries including the UK, Germany and the US.

Preemptive arrests and detention for those suspected of planning peaceful protests.

Draconian new laws passed to make the vast majority of peaceful protest illegal.

Measures to stop juries hearing about people’s motivation for taking part in protests during court cases, which critics say fundamentally undermines the right to a fair trial.

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Fukushima nuclear plant: operation begins to remove radioactive debris

The Guardian - Tue, 2024-09-10 13:41

Robots being used to gather sample that will give clues about conditions inside the reactors, a step towards decommissioning plant hit by tsunami in Japan 13 years ago

A difficult operation to remove a small amount of radioactive debris from Japan’s stricken Fukushima nuclear plant has begun, after technical issues suspended an earlier attempt.

Tokyo Electric Power Company (Tepco) said in a statement on Tuesday that its “pilot extraction operation” had started. It will take about two weeks, according to the company.

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RGGI Market: Record Q3 auction-ignited sentiment eases to start the week

Carbon Pulse - Tue, 2024-09-10 10:08
After strong compliance participation at the Q3 permit sale that cleared at a record, RGGI Allowances (RGA) in the secondary market gave back some gains through Monday trade.
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Scientists outline strategic approach for responsible but urgent exploration of ocean iron fertilisation as climate solution

Carbon Pulse - Tue, 2024-09-10 10:08
A team of international researchers has outlined a strategic approach to urgently evaluate the controversial and scientifically unproven practice of large-scale ocean iron fertilisation (OIF) as a potential method to remove CO2 from the atmosphere.
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US-based exchange to launch Alberta TIER carbon futures next week

Carbon Pulse - Tue, 2024-09-10 09:56
A North American environmental commodities exchange announced Monday that it will next week launch futures contracts for Alberta Technology Innovation Emission Reductions (TIER) credits, as well as a suite of new renewable energy credit (REC) trading products.
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Brazilian oil company, agricultural research organisation to cooperate on raw materials for biofuels

Carbon Pulse - Tue, 2024-09-10 09:30
A Brazilian oil company and agricultural research organisation have signed a cooperation agreement to develop technical studies on renewable raw materials for low-carbon products, including biofuels.
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Almost 200 people killed last year trying to defend the environment, report finds

The Guardian - Tue, 2024-09-10 09:01

Latin America was the most deadly region in which to defend ecosystems from mining and deforestation, with Indigenous people among half the dead

At least 196 people were killed last year for defending the environment, with more than a third of killings taking place in Colombia, new figures show.

From campaigners who spoke out against mining projects to Indigenous communities targeted by organised crime groups, an environmental defender was killed every other day in 2023, according to a new report by the NGO Global Witness.

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Fewer than one third of large corporate emitters have long-term climate targets aligned with 1.5C

Carbon Pulse - Tue, 2024-09-10 09:01
Just 30% of the world's biggest corporate emitters have climate targets for 2050 aligned with 1.5C, while the credibility of those set is often unclear, according to new analysis published on Tuesday.
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Researchers use AI, satellite images to enhance forest carbon mapping

Carbon Pulse - Tue, 2024-09-10 08:39
Researchers have made advances in estimating forest carbon stocks by using artificial intelligence (AI) and satellite imagery, potentially transforming efforts to monitor and manage forest carbon globally.
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Global chemical company completes fourth divestiture in sale of methanol business

Carbon Pulse - Tue, 2024-09-10 07:42
A European-headquartered chemical company on Monday announced a $2.1 billion deal to sell its methanol subsidiary, completing its fourth divestment in the last 10 months.
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