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A Zurich-based carbon removal (CDR) financier on Wednesday announced it will purchase 25,000 carbon credits from biochar facilities in West Africa.

A flat-rate greenhouse gas levy for shipping has been removed from the latest negotiation text at a meeting of the UN's International Maritime Organization (IMO) in favour of a tiered compliance system focused on GHG fuel intensity that would effectively introduce a credit trading system.

Verified emissions reported under the EU ETS fell by 5.3% year-over-year in 2024, preliminary data released by the European Commission on Friday showed, when comparing greenhouse gas output on a like-for-like basis.

Global carbon emissions from the aluminium industry will rise by nearly 50% by mid-century unless it adopts cleaner energy sources, an energy agency warned Friday.

The best of this week’s wildlife photographs from around the world

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The European Commission will publish its proposal for a 2040 climate target “before summer”, the EU’s climate chief Wopke Hoekstra said on Thursday.

The Norwegian government will propose a 2035 GHG emissions reduction target of 70-75% below 1990 levels, but without specifying how much of that will be made domestically, the nation’s climate and environment minister has said.

The speed at which ocean-based climate projects are being developed and expanded to address the impact of climate change is outpacing the ability to govern them, presenting risks to marine ecosystems, a study published this week has found.

The project in Uganda has captured the disastrous effects of the climate crisis on a vital source of water that is central to the lives and sacred beliefs of the local Bakonzo community

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Papua New Guinea has begun the process to unwind its moratorium on new REDD+ projects in the country, the government announced.

Campaign network calls on government to prioritise smaller cars and introduce higher charges for SUV owners

More than 1m cars too big to fit in parking spaces are being sold in the UK each year, and numbers are growing, research has found.

A trend for cars bigger than the average urban parking space means new vehicles are outgrowing towns and cities.

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Animal rights charity argues surcharge of 40-60p discriminates against dairy-free customers

A leading animal rights charity has launched a campaign calling for Gail’s Bakery to drop its surcharge on plant-based milks, claiming it “unfairly discriminates” against customers with dairy intolerances or those trying to make more ethical choices.

Gail’s, a chain that is expanding rapidly in Britain, charges 40p to 60p extra if customers want oat or soya milk in their coffee or tea.

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Wind and solar farm output jumped 12% in March quarter from the same period last year, and helped send market prices into negative territory more often.

The post Wind and solar push renewables share closer to 50 pct despite record level of negative prices appeared first on RenewEconomy.

The climate prize ceremony will come just before Brazil hosts the COP30 climate summit in November.

Engie's Laura Caspari explains why batteries are paired better with solar than wind, and why data centre load could unlock more renewables. Plus: News of the week.

The post Energy Insiders: Solar and battery make better grid partners than wind appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Italian and Japanese joint venture declares Australia is the "place to be" for renewables after sealing deal for control of local wind and solar developer.

The post “Australia is the place to be:” Italian and Japanese energy giant seal deal for renewable expansion appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Tuvalu climate minister says Coalition plans to abandon bid to co-host COP31 creates "uncertainty" and undermines Australian regional diplomacy in the Pacific.

The post “It’s about survival:” Pacific islands slam Coalition threat to drop bid to co-host COP31 appeared first on RenewEconomy.

High and rising costs, sluggish investments in supply and demand, and more competitive electricity technologies in transport, buildings and even heavy industry, mean the EU must scale back its net zero hydrogen ambitions, more researchers have said.

The impact of US tariffs on California Carbon Allowance (CCA) secondary markets was relatively muted compared to the broader macro sell-off across equities, but regulatory uncertainty remains a near-term stumbling block for prices, while Washington Carbon Allowances (WCA) await guidance from upcoming legislative action.

Street trees often grow in appalling soil, have little root space, are rarely watered and get aggressively trimmed. But this tough species rises to the challenge. Gregory Moore, Senior Research Associate, School of Agriculture, Food and Ecosystem Sciences, The University of Melbourne Licensed as Creative Commons – attribution, no derivatives.