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South Korea strengthens support for SMEs to grapple with CBAM

Carbon Pulse - Fri, 2025-02-21 15:30
South Korea has issued a public call exclusively for domestic small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to help them meet emissions reporting and verification requirements, as the implementation of the EU's carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM) draws near.
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Dark side of bright nights taking toll on forgotten invertebrates

The Guardian - Fri, 2025-02-21 15:00

From bats to moths, species working the night shift are suffering as light pollution soars

When we think about invertebrates, most of us picture bees, butterflies, worms, crabs or perhaps even a jellyfish. But did you know that at least two-thirds of invertebrates are active at night, meaning many are unlikely to be seen? Invertebrates carry out many of the same functions as their daytime counterparts, in some cases doing so with greater efficiency and variety.

For centuries, artificial light has been a symbol of progress. From the flickering flames of early fires to the dazzling LED displays of modern cities, light has shaped human civilisation. But while we celebrate its convenience, we often overlook the darker side of our obsession with illumination: light pollution.

The Guardian is running the invertebrate of the year competition 2025 – and this time it’s global. Nominate your favourite invertebrate, and then, in a few weeks time, we’ll vote on which is the best.

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WCI Markets: LCFS continues to stir CCA pot post auction

Carbon Pulse - Fri, 2025-02-21 14:43
After hours complications from stalled regulatory updates of the Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) continued to whiplash California Carbon Allowance (CCA) prices into and post the first quarterly permit sale mid-week, while lawmakers introduced amendments to Washington’s ETS, stirring debate on the programme’s emissions targets and impacts on affordability.
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'Oldest horse' thrives on linseed cake and light exercise

BBC - Fri, 2025-02-21 14:22
Roana has recently celebrated her 46th birthday and is believed to be the oldest horse in the UK
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The promise of green iron, steel and ammonia is keeping the green hydrogen dream alive

The Conversation - Fri, 2025-02-21 14:08
With the right leadership, Australia can turn green hydrogen’s stumbles into a global triumph for heavy industry. Changlong Wang, Research fellow in Civil and Environmental Engineering, Monash University Stuart Walsh, Senior lecturer in Civil and Environmental Engineering, Monash University Licensed as Creative Commons – attribution, no derivatives.
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Ahead of German elections, government faces scrutiny over coal phaseout as EUA cancellations lag

Carbon Pulse - Fri, 2025-02-21 13:49
Germany has been unable to cancel EU carbon allowances against its coal plant closures after the European Commission rejected the government's calculation method, according to an official response from the German government to a parliamentary inquiry.
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Texas lawmaker files bill proposing ban of carbon tax, clean fuel standard

Carbon Pulse - Fri, 2025-02-21 10:18
A Texas legislator filed a bill last week that would allow Texas voters to decide if the state should be prohibited from ever enacting a carbon tax or a clean fuel standard.
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BRIEFING: EU climate advisors back integration of carbon removals into ETS

Carbon Pulse - Fri, 2025-02-21 09:01
Integrating permanent removals into the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) would allow projects to generate credits and pave the way for net-negative emissions after 2050, provided strict conditions are met, the European Scientific Advisory Board on Climate Change (EASBCC) said on Friday.
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California utilities regulator publishes recommendations for lowering power costs via WCI funds

Carbon Pulse - Fri, 2025-02-21 08:31
The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) published Tuesday suggestions for lowering power costs by adjusting the distribution of credits funded through the state’s ETS to certain residents and businesses.
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US senators reintroduce legislation to expand financing tool to clean energy projects

Carbon Pulse - Fri, 2025-02-21 06:50
A pair of bipartisan US senators reintroduced legislation Thursday that would make clean energy projects eligible for a financing option currently only available to traditional energy projects.
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INTERVIEW: Brazilian airline’s new carbon marketplace forges partnership with suppliers

Carbon Pulse - Fri, 2025-02-21 05:57
One of Brazil’s largest airlines has initiated a pilot platform to help corporate clients source carbon credits, positioning it to grow a carbon trading business and prepare for compliance under the UN’s CORSIA aviation offsetting scheme, its sustainability head told Carbon Pulse.
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Free UK carbon permit allocations drop 14% in 2025

Carbon Pulse - Fri, 2025-02-21 04:30
The UK government has published an updated list of free carbon permit handouts by installation covered by the country's ETS for the period 2021-25, with allocations for the current year now 14% lower than the 2024 total.
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