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Week in wildlife – in pictures: a giant hamster, a mustachoied deer and a zebra on the run

The Guardian - Fri, 2024-05-03 17:00

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

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INTERVIEW: Yale researchers to develop biodiversity credit methodologies for agroforestry

Carbon Pulse - Fri, 2024-05-03 16:05
Researchers at Yale University have launched an initiative to design three biodiversity credit methodologies for agroforestry projects at smallholder farms in Latin America, Carbon Pulse has learned.
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Australia puts forward options to overhaul landfill gas ACCU method

Carbon Pulse - Fri, 2024-05-03 15:46
The Australian government has put forward options to rework the landfill gas carbon credit methodology, proposing to increase current baselines marginally and gradually raising them on an annual basis, according to a consultation.
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NZU stockpile grows by 9 mln, but likely to shrink substantially

Carbon Pulse - Fri, 2024-05-03 12:22
The stockpile of privately held NZUs has grown by some 9 million units, according to government figures, however this is likely fall dramatically following the upcoming May 31 surrender deadline for emitters.
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Oregon Clean Fuels Program surplus credit bank crosses 1 mln in Q4

Carbon Pulse - Fri, 2024-05-03 12:13
With the highest quarterly net credits in programme history, Oregon’s Clean Fuels Program (OCFP) unit surplus soared above 1 million for the first time, according to state data published Thursday.
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Opposition towards avoided biomethane crediting under California’s LCFS persists

Carbon Pulse - Fri, 2024-05-03 10:43
Ending factory farm biogas crediting under California’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) is a top priority for a large share of the stakeholders commenting on a proposed amendment package for the scheme.
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Former NZ climate change minister announces raft of appointments after bidding farewell to politics

Carbon Pulse - Fri, 2024-05-03 10:28
New Zealand's former minister for climate change and the environment and co-leader of the Green Party has been appointed to multiple roles, he announced, after giving his valedictory speech to parliament this week.
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DOE announces $500 mln for CCS transport infrastructure projects

Carbon Pulse - Fri, 2024-05-03 10:28
The US Department of Energy (DOE) announced Thursday that it would provide up to $500 million to support the nation's carbon capture and storage (CCS) transport system, as it continues to ramp up its support of the technology.
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Multiple developers earn concessions from Brazilian state for REDD+ projects

Carbon Pulse - Fri, 2024-05-03 10:24
Five project developers have earned concessions worth a total of over 11 million hectares from a heavily forested Brazilian state as it continues efforts to develop its carbon market.
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Canada’s GHG emissions increase 1.3% in 2022, land use sector jumps 264%

Carbon Pulse - Fri, 2024-05-03 10:15
Canadian greenhouse gas emissions from energy, industry, agriculture, and waste sectors increased 1.3% year-on-year in 2022, although land use and forestry (LULUCF), excluded from the national totals, jumped 264% YoY.
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Industry group says new technologies may cut shipping methane emissions by 80%

Carbon Pulse - Fri, 2024-05-03 10:01
A series of newly-developed methane abatement technologies can help cut emissions on ships by up to 80%, an industry initiative announced on Friday.
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Australia’s best new sustainable homes of 2024 – in pictures

The Guardian - Fri, 2024-05-03 10:00

A pocket-sized city terrace extension and a multigenerational riverside property inspired by a country shed are among the innovative dwellings shortlisted in the sustainability category of the Houses awards, Australia’s premier residential design prize. This year’s five-panel jury noted a number of new sustainable design trends, including a move towards net-zero housing, abodes that accommodate adult children, innovative multi-use spaces for working from home, a growing appreciation for restoring dated dwellings and inspired designs for downsizers and elderly occupants.

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WCI Markets: CCAs pushed lower, WCAs driven up on low volume

Carbon Pulse - Fri, 2024-05-03 09:43
California Carbon Allowance (CCA) prices trickled lower through the week as traders said option strategies were driving wide day ranges, while Washington Carbon Allowances (WCA) rose on ongoing muted activity.
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