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Colorado considers new methane reduction requirements

Carbon Pulse - Wed, 2024-08-28 10:35
Colorado commenced a series of workshops on Tuesday to inform forthcoming rulemaking to reduce methane pollution from municipal solid waste landfills.
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New York Republicans propose postponing state emission reduction targets by a decade

Carbon Pulse - Wed, 2024-08-28 10:05
The New York GOP unveiled a proposal Friday to delay emissions reduction targets under the state's climate law, arguing more time is needed for clean energy projects to develop at affordable rates.
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New York state pension fund negotiates climate agreements, invests $2 bln in climate index fund

Carbon Pulse - Wed, 2024-08-28 09:47
A New York state retirement fund announced Tuesday that it had reached climate-related agreements with several companies within its portfolio, while also boosting its investments in a climate index fund by another $2 billion.
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Brazil opens over $1 bln in funding for sustainable aviation, maritime fuel projects

Carbon Pulse - Wed, 2024-08-28 09:36
Two public authorities in Brazil launched last week a R$6 billion ($1.1 bln) joint call providing R$6.6 billion ($1.1 bln) in funding for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and maritime biofuel projects.
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Consulting firm inks deal with DAC developer to inform project design

Carbon Pulse - Wed, 2024-08-28 09:29
A global consulting firm has partnered with a direct air capture (DAC) project developer to help inform the design of large-scale CO2 removal plants, the companies announced Tuesday.
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Canadian laboratory receives nearly C$5 mln to develop low-carbon fuels

Carbon Pulse - Wed, 2024-08-28 09:24
A Canadian nuclear science and technology laboratory won federal funding to develop two low-carbon transportation fuel projects, the firm announced last week.
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Global land analytics firm launches AI forest mapping technology

Carbon Pulse - Wed, 2024-08-28 09:20
A property and land surveyor with global operations released a satellite and AI-driven tool to map landscapes for forest carbon projects.
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SBTi unveils framework for buildings sector to align with net zero

Carbon Pulse - Wed, 2024-08-28 09:01
The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) on Wednesday launched sector-specific guidance for companies and financial institutions in the buildings value chain to set emissions reduction targets in line with a 1.5C future.
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The people working to help Scotland's bats bounce back

BBC - Wed, 2024-08-28 07:58
Beth Bridge is working to create the conditions which will let these endangered mammals thrive again.
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NZ energy crisis: electricity demand will jump as NZ decarbonises – can renewable generation keep up?

The Conversation - Wed, 2024-08-28 04:56
The good news is that New Zealand is on track to meet electricity demand with renewable generation by 2030. The less good news is that winter price spikes are still likely. Alan Brent, Professor and Chair in Sustainable Energy Systems, Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington Licensed as Creative Commons – attribution, no derivatives.
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INTERVIEW: Oman plans to launch Article 6 carbon framework at COP29

Carbon Pulse - Wed, 2024-08-28 02:47
The Sultanate of Oman has drafted a regulatory framework for Article 6 carbon trading under the Paris Agreement, seen by Carbon Pulse, to be formally launched at the COP29 UN climate conference in Baku, Azerbaijan in November.
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Cercarbono approves first biodiversity credit methodology

Carbon Pulse - Wed, 2024-08-28 02:20
Colombia-based environmental standard Cercarbono has approved a first methodology that project developers can use to generate voluntary biodiversity credits.
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Germany ups decarbonisation subsidies despite budget woes

Carbon Pulse - Wed, 2024-08-28 02:11
All building owners in Germany will soon be able to apply for subsidies to decarbonise their heating system, the economy ministry announced on Tuesday, in a move that may help the country better prepare for the introduction of the EU-wide heating and transport Emission Trading System (ETS2).
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Heat-related deaths have increased by 117% in the US since 1999 – report

The Guardian - Wed, 2024-08-28 01:34

More than 21,500 US deaths over last two decades were connected to heat, top medical journal finds

As record-breaking heatwaves continue across parts of the US, a new report shows that heat-related deaths in the country rose by 117% between 1999 and 2023.

The report, released on Monday by the Journal of the American Medical Association (Jama), found that from 1999 to 2023, there have been more than 21,500 heat-related deaths recorded in the US.

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European Commission taken to court over 2030 climate targets

Carbon Pulse - Wed, 2024-08-28 01:25
Two non-profits are taking the European Commission to court, claiming the bloc's target for emissions reductions this decade is too modest.
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Egypt seen opting for voluntary carbon market rather than CO2 tax -media

Carbon Pulse - Wed, 2024-08-28 00:48
Egypt officially launched its regulated voluntary carbon market (VCM) this month, weeks after reports that the cabinet was working on late-stage drafts of carbon tax regulations, and the VCM-based incentive system could ultimately supplant taxation, according to local media reports.
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INTERVIEW: New carbon removals initiative aims to foster more transparency

Carbon Pulse - Wed, 2024-08-28 00:45
An initiative focused on providing technical assistance and capacity building for carbon removal (CDR) firms is pushing to establish a more transparent, accountable, and effective ecosystem, its founder told Carbon Pulse.
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Paris targets at risk as corporates pull the brake on investing in green technologies -report

Carbon Pulse - Wed, 2024-08-28 00:08
Paris Agreement climate targets are at risk because companies are shying away from taking the plunge on green technology projects, creating a widening ‘reality gap’ between commitments on paper and what is needed on the ground, finds new research.
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Alliance pushes for systemic marine change to overcome financing challenges

Carbon Pulse - Tue, 2024-08-27 23:55
A marine alliance is pushing for system-wide change to financing marine protected areas (MPAs), as a site-by-site approach is not working, an executive has said.
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