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Landmark research finds 244m tonnes of organic carbon is stored in top 10cm of marine sediment in British waters

Seabed habitats could capture almost three times more carbon than forests in the UK every year if left undisturbed, according to a report published on Thursday.

Researchers at the Scottish Association for Marine Science (Sams) have calculated that 244m tonnes of organic carbon is stored in the top 10cm of UK seabed habitats. That includes seagrass meadows, salt marshes, kelp and mussel beds but most (98%) is stored in seabed sediments such as mud and silt.

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One of the Pacific’s largest airlines has announced a partnership with a sugar company and major development bank to develop sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).

We know what needs to be done. But our government is showing worrying signs of letting industry and developers control their environmental agenda.

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The world’s most iconic soft-drink brand will meet its goal of using 100% renewables across its Australian operations by 1 January 2025 thanks to a newly signed VPPA.

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Boosting demand for low-carbon products is key if large-scale green industrial projects are to take off, according to a report published on Thursday.

A US-based non-profit has launched a platform allowing users to explore the world's largest base of voluntary carbon market (VCM) transactions.

Departing chief of Swiss solar manufacturer reaffirms his belief that Europe can compete against China on PV production, despite company's ongoing struggle to survive.

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Chinese solar giant Trina seeks planning approval for what would be the biggest battery project in Australia, as W.A. becomes centre stage for lithium-ion storage projects.

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A group of global trading houses will collaborate to offer new price assessments and products focussed on the growing Australian Carbon Credit Unit (ACCU) market, they announced Thursday.

With the glut of renewable diesel (RD) supply in the US, producers are eyeing fresh opportunities for new demand abroad, with domestic production further incentivised by an upcoming production tax credit.

Charts that show electricity production, by country and fuel.

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Biofuel producers warned Tuesday against a US ban on used cooking oil (UCO) imports from China, arguing that a ban would disincentivise foreign biofuel-producing nations from creating mandates to decrease emissions of transportation fuels through Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) regulations.

A new study has unveiled stark inequalities in global climate governance, highlighting that the most influential countries in climate negotiations bear far fewer consequences from climate-related disasters than those with less influence.

Investment from the US private sector towards decarbonisation has slowed since 2022, a US treasury official said Wednesday, calling on firms to finance technologies to reduce emissions from the shipping and industrial sectors.

Higher emissions in 2023 under Alberta’s Technology Innovation and Emission Reduction (TIER) programme resulted in increased usage of offsets and emission performance credits (EPCs), according to a compliance report published Monday.

Global solar installations exceeded most industry forecasts in 2024, with 593 GW expected to be added by the end of the year, according to analysis by a global energy think tank.

The ocean’s ability to absorb CO2 is not only vital for mitigating climate change, but also crucial for enhancing global wealth and reducing the cost of national climate policies, according to a new study.

Brazil's voluntary carbon market (VCM) will play a role in mitigation efforts if it is able to attract large-scale investment – but even then, it may not channel sufficient climate finance and reduce enough emissions to be an engine of net zero on either a global or national scale.

Airline passengers are increasingly willing to accept additional costs and time commitments to reduce the environmental impact of their flights, for example paying an extra 11% for offsets, according to a new survey.