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Even as sub-national US compliance carbon markets sit outside the purview of the federal government, the new direction of the administration under President Donald Trump could have wide ranging impacts, a webinar heard Thursday.

Germany's conservative CDU/CSU and centre-left SPD are set to kick off negotiations for a new coalition government, as they look to the Greens to get a historic debt brake reform for defence and €500 billion infrastructure fund approved by the outgoing Bundestag.

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Carbon registries should do more to support smallholder farmers capitalise on demand for REDD+ credits, a carbon project developer has told Carbon Pulse.

Wind and solar generated a record 17% of US electricity in 2024, surpassing coal for the first time, but a surge in electricity demand in the world’s largest carbon emitter was largely met by gas, analysts reported this week.

This week’s pause in England’s Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) applications could signal a wider cut in public funding for the environment in Britain, leaving a vacuum for private markets like carbon and biodiversity credits to fill, experts told a webinar Thursday.

Agroforestry has helped reduce deforestation across Southeast Asia by an estimated 250,319 hectares per year between 2015 and 2023, preventing between 43.3 and 74.3 million tonnes of CO2 equivalent emissions annually, a study released Tuesday has found.

BioCarbon has released an updated version of its biodiversity credit methodology, including a more detailed process for quantifying biodiversity gains.

A Brazil-based multinational that offers integrated solutions for sustainability and circular economy initiatives is touring a Brazilian state this week to scope out potential carbon projects.

A Canadian non-profit is joining up with Leonardo DiCaprio’s global conservation group Re:wild to spend $1 million to help protect biodiversity in Madagascar.

A Spanish port and a Mediterranean nature project developer have joined forces to roll out the first post-pilot phase of a programme that places reef-like structures on the walls of port quays.

Nature-based solutions can reduce the risk of wildfires in the US, but insurers would rather abandon at-risk areas than acknowledge their benefits, experts have told Carbon Pulse.

Ricoh Australia has partnered with sustainability platform PrintReleaf to help businesses offset their paper consumption by funding global reforestation projects, the companies announced this week.

Bahraini representatives in charge of the General Budget (2025-26) have proposed a carbon pricing system for businesses to support financial sustainability and achieve the country’s goal for net zero emissions.

The government of South Africa has increased the carbon offset allowance in its carbon tax, even as it extended the utilisation period for use of older projects until 2028, it announced in a revised budget presented this week.

The European Union’s commitment to boost military spending risks derailing its climate commitments, as rising defence budgets drive up carbon emissions in sectors like steel already responsible for a significant share of global pollution, an environmental expert has warned.

A Helsinki-headquartered bank announced Thursday it has signed a multi-year agreement with a Norwegian firm to capture and permanently store at least 68,000 tonnes of CO2 using bioenergy with carbon capture and storage (BECCS).

Automotive body says current policy is leading to job losses and has become a ‘driver of de-industrialisation’

Fresh incentives to boost a flatlining electric car market are urgently needed, according to the UK automotive industry, whose leaders called on the government to act fast and “revisit the mandate” for zero emission vehicles (ZEV).

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) said its research showed growth in consumer demand for EVs was lower than expected, with only one in eight new buyers planning to switch in the next three years, putting jobs at risk.

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Noaa, my former employer, is an integral part of our daily lives, tracking hurricanes, supporting safe flights and helping farmers

Across the United States, from rural communities to coastal cities, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (Noaa) is an integral part of our daily lives, safeguarding communities and fostering economic vitality.

Whether it is tracking the path of hurricanes, managing our nation’s fisheries, providing critical information to air traffic controllers and airlines, or helping farmers plan for weather extremes, Noaa’s science, services and products have a significant impact on every American.

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A French biomass gasification company has signed its first contract for a biomass-based hydrogen, electricity, and biochar production plant in Glovelier, Switzerland, the company announced on Wednesday.