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Carbon project financier sues former execs, claiming over $45 mln in damages
A Toronto-based carbon project financier filed legal action Monday claiming over $45 million from several former executives and consulting companies for alleged breaches of fiduciary duty, fraudulent misrepresentation, and unjust enrichment.
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Partial IRA repeal could save $421 bln -analysis
Repealing certain tax credit provisions of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) would save $421 billion in federal spending by 2034, according to an environmental research centre.
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Iraq sandstorm leaves many with breathing problems
The sandstorm blanketed southern regions in an eerie, orange haze and shut down airports.
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RGGI Market: RGAs rebound in thin trade after historic crumble
RGGI Allowance (RGA) prices recovered above $18 in light activity after toppling through a historic week of White House plans to dismantle state-led cap-and-trade schemes and macro market jolts from US reciprocal tariff turnabouts.
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USDA cancels remainder of $3 bln climate-smart agriculture programme grants
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) on Monday cancelled the remaining funds of a $3 billion Biden-era programme aimed at creating market opportunities for American commodities produced using climate-smart practices.
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Taylor’s nuclear spin is an intense form of greenwashing from a party hellbent on fossil fuels
The post Taylor’s nuclear spin is an intense form of greenwashing from a party hellbent on fossil fuels appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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“Damaging, regressive policies:” Coalition scores 1/100 on climate and nature, Labor scrapes a pass
The post “Damaging, regressive policies:” Coalition scores 1/100 on climate and nature, Labor scrapes a pass appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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Couple arrested for breeding exotic cats in Spain
The couple is suspected of selling exotic cats online, including protected species such as white tigers.
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Couple arrested for breeding exotic cats in Spain
The couple is suspected of selling exotic cats online, including protected species such as white tigers.
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US university carbon capture hub names new co-director
A hub at a university in Connecticut engaged in research on natural carbon capture announced last week a new co-director.
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LATAM Roundup: East Asia goes carbon credit shopping in South America
Carbon markets ties between select East Asian nations and South American project host countries strengthened last week, while the Colombian government offered an official explanation for an increase in the use of offset credits in 2024 for compliance with its CO2 tax.
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Blue Origin crew safely back on Earth after all-female space flight
Six women - including pop star Katy Perry - blasted off into space as part of an all-women suborbital mission
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“Storage is the future:” Anker Solix showcases battery solutions designed for Australian conditions
The post “Storage is the future:” Anker Solix showcases battery solutions designed for Australian conditions appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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Insurer launches cover for US orphaned well-plugging liabilities
A risk mitigation and insurance company has launched a new insurance product designed to cover liabilities associated with US well-plugging projects that generate carbon credits.
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Brazil launches $26 mln call for restoration of Indigenous lands
Brazil’s national development bank and environment ministry on Friday launched a R$150 million ($25.6 mln) call for the ecological restoration of Indigenous lands in areas of the country suffering from deforestation.
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INTERVIEW: Congressional protections for fossil fuel industry key to executing White House support -legal expert
The fossil fuel industry could be protected from climate litigation following US President Donald Trump's recent executive order (EO), a lawyer told Carbon Pulse.
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Australian honeybees are under attack by mites and beetles. Here’s how to keep your backyard hive safe
Varroa mites and small hive beetles are threatening Australian honey producers. Here’s how backyard beekeepers, and everyday honey lovers, can help.
Cornelia Sattler, Research Fellow in Ecology & Videographer, Macquarie University
Théotime Colin, Post-doctoral Researcher in Bee Ecology, Macquarie University
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Signed Article 6 agreement between Paraguay, Singapore expected by May -official
Paraguay expects to sign its long-awaited implementation agreement with Singapore under Article 6.2 of the Paris Agreement by next month, a top official has told Carbon Pulse.
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Developer’s appeal of Cordillera Azul court ruling slated for hearing this month
A courtroom saga involving the massive Cordillera Azul REDD project in Peru will see another hearing later this month, by virtue of an appeal launched by the project’s backers after a court ruled in favour of Kichwa Indigenous peoples late last year.
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INTERVIEW: Brazil ETS could massively boost GDP, needs “moderate” R$50/t price to start
Brazil’s incoming emissions trading system (Portuguese: SBCE) can attract sizable green investment and boost GDP, but the price of allowances must be set at a “moderate” level before increasing, according to the ESG lead at an international investment bank.
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