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Coal power hits all-time low in Poland and Greece, new data shows

Carbon Pulse - Mon, 2024-06-10 23:06
Electricity generation from coal fell to record lows in Poland and Greece, according to data released on Monday, as both countries ramped up renewable power generation to meet climate goals.
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Microplastics found in every human semen sample tested in study

The Guardian - Mon, 2024-06-10 22:39

Chinese scientists say further research on potential harm to reproduction from contamination is ‘imperative’

Microplastic pollution has been found in all human semen samples tested in a study, and researchers say further research on the potential harm to reproduction is “imperative”.

Sperm counts in men have been falling for decades and 40% of low counts remain unexplained, although chemical pollution has been implicated by many studies.

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Green Deal comes out unscathed from EU election, experts say

Carbon Pulse - Mon, 2024-06-10 22:33
Contrary to five years ago, the 2024 election to the European Parliament was not a "climate vote" enjoying broad popular support. Yet, the Green Deal is still seen as a central element of any majority that will emerge in Parliament after the election, experts say.
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Euro Markets: Midday Update

Carbon Pulse - Mon, 2024-06-10 21:50
European carbon prices fell steadily on Monday morning as the market reacted to last week's EU Parliamentary elections, in which right-wing parties made strong gains and the greens suffered losses, casting doubt over the prospects for future EU climate legislation.
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BRIEFING: What to expect on climate policy after the European elections

Carbon Pulse - Mon, 2024-06-10 21:34
The European Parliament has a politically charged agenda for the next five years as the EU prepares to adopt its 2040 climate goal, implement its controversial CO2 border tax, and deal with the social consequences of extending carbon pricing to road transport and heating fuels, among other climate policy objectives.
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Indian state-owned firm invites bids for supply of 500 kt/year carbon credit-eligible green ammonia

Carbon Pulse - Mon, 2024-06-10 21:33
Under India’s National Green Hydrogen Mission, a state-owned company has invited bids from potential suppliers of over half a million tonnes of green ammonia annually that will be eligible to earn Article 6-aligned carbon credits.
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Orsted consults on net-positive biodiversity framework for renewables

Carbon Pulse - Mon, 2024-06-10 20:44
An eight-step framework to help renewable companies measure action towards becoming 'net-positive for biodiversity' on land and sea is open for feedback from Orsted, the largest wind farm developer in the world.
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UK parties under pressure to strengthen climate policies in election campaigns

Carbon Pulse - Mon, 2024-06-10 20:00
The UK's next government is under pressure to strengthen the country's climate policies, with hundreds of experts calling for faster emission reductions and the head of one of the country's biggest energy companies calling to tackle administrative burdens to the transition.
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Malaysian state solicits World Bank support for carbon trading

Carbon Pulse - Mon, 2024-06-10 18:05
A state government in Malaysia has sought assistance from the World Bank to evaluate carbon trading principles used in the international carbon trade.
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INTERVIEW: UN biodiversity chief cautions over voluntary credits, says private sector vital but “won’t rescue us”

Carbon Pulse - Mon, 2024-06-10 17:44
Global strategies to bridge the funding gap on nature should not pin too much hope on private financing, the UN biodiversity chief told Carbon Pulse, cautioning over the use of voluntary biodiversity credits across jurisdictions.
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Former Viridios head joins advisory firm as carbon markets director

Carbon Pulse - Mon, 2024-06-10 17:06
A former head at fintech company Viridios in Australia has joined an engineering advisory firm as carbon markets director, they announced Monday.
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Engineering consultancy picks six startups for CDR accelerator programme

Carbon Pulse - Mon, 2024-06-10 15:37
A global engineering and construction consultancy has selected six startups for its carbon removals (CDR) accelerator programme.
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ANU experts trash governments draft landfill gas ACCU method options

Carbon Pulse - Mon, 2024-06-10 15:25
A group of experts have raised concerns with the reform options put forward by the government to overhaul Australia’s landfill gas method, describing them as deeply flawed and politically motivated.
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Study reveals increased human and natural disturbances in Europe’s forests

Carbon Pulse - Mon, 2024-06-10 15:20
Both human-induced and natural disturbances in Europe's forests have significantly increased since the late 20th century, a study has found, revealing a complex interplay that might influence future forest management and policy decisions.
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Global insurance broker launches carbon credit protection offering

Carbon Pulse - Mon, 2024-06-10 15:06
A global insurance broker has introduced an new insurance solutions service to help clients navigate the complexities of decarbonisation initiatives, offering protection against buying carbon credits.
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Australia’s AgriProve issued 9,000 ACCUs from soil carbon projects

Carbon Pulse - Mon, 2024-06-10 12:22
Soil carbon developer AgriProve has been issued over 9,000 Australian Carbon Credit Units (ACCUs), generated at two of its projects in Queensland.
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Conglomerate, developer to offer insurance for forestry-based J-Credits

Carbon Pulse - Mon, 2024-06-10 12:19
One of Japan’s biggest conglomerates has teamed up with a developer to offer a compensation insurance arrangement for forestry J-Credit projects in case of natural disasters.
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Australian opposition signals intention to quit the Paris Agreement

Carbon Pulse - Mon, 2024-06-10 10:28
The Australian opposition Coalition have declared it will get rid of the country’s 2030 emissions reduction target, arguing the goal is unachievable, and by extension withdraw from the UN’s Paris Agreement if it wins the next election.
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Climate superfund legislation passes New York legislature, awaits governor’s signature

Carbon Pulse - Mon, 2024-06-10 10:26
The New York State assembly passed Friday a bill establishing a climate change adaptation fund to be financed by fossil fuel companies, which now awaits Governor Kathy Hochul's (D) signature to become law.
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Dominion approved to withdraw RGGI rider after Virginia’s exit from scheme

Carbon Pulse - Mon, 2024-06-10 10:14
A Virginia state regulator granted utility Dominion Energy’s request to withdraw a RGGI rider reinstated last year to recoup programme costs following the state’s withdrawal from the Northeast carbon market at the end of 2023.
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