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RGGI Market: Record Q3 auction-ignited sentiment eases to start the week
After strong compliance participation at the Q3 permit sale that cleared at a record, RGGI Allowances (RGA) in the secondary market gave back some gains through Monday trade.
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Scientists outline strategic approach for responsible but urgent exploration of ocean iron fertilisation as climate solution
A team of international researchers has outlined a strategic approach to urgently evaluate the controversial and scientifically unproven practice of large-scale ocean iron fertilisation (OIF) as a potential method to remove CO2 from the atmosphere.
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US-based exchange to launch Alberta TIER carbon futures next week
A North American environmental commodities exchange announced Monday that it will next week launch futures contracts for Alberta Technology Innovation Emission Reductions (TIER) credits, as well as a suite of new renewable energy credit (REC) trading products.
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Brazilian oil company, agricultural research organisation to cooperate on raw materials for biofuels
A Brazilian oil company and agricultural research organisation have signed a cooperation agreement to develop technical studies on renewable raw materials for low-carbon products, including biofuels.
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Fewer than one third of large corporate emitters have long-term climate targets aligned with 1.5C
Just 30% of the world's biggest corporate emitters have climate targets for 2050 aligned with 1.5C, while the credibility of those set is often unclear, according to new analysis published on Tuesday.
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Researchers use AI, satellite images to enhance forest carbon mapping
Researchers have made advances in estimating forest carbon stocks by using artificial intelligence (AI) and satellite imagery, potentially transforming efforts to monitor and manage forest carbon globally.
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Global chemical company completes fourth divestiture in sale of methanol business
A European-headquartered chemical company on Monday announced a $2.1 billion deal to sell its methanol subsidiary, completing its fourth divestment in the last 10 months.
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Carbon removal platform restructures, appoints CEO
A carbon removal data platform has announced it has become a Public Benefit Corporation (PBC) and brought in a new CEO.
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Govt departments need to work better together for success in Article 6, says Ghana
Countries hoping for success in Article 6 need to design government departments to work better together, a key figure in the development of Ghana’s Article 6 framework said on Monday.
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Qatar-based carbon registry announces large issuance to South American renewables project
A carbon registry headquartered in Qatar has announced its first issuance of 800,000 units to a South American renewable energy project.
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DATA DIVE: Half of voluntary carbon credits retired this year are at least five years old
Half of credits retired from the four main registries of the voluntary carbon market this year are at least five years old, according to new data analysis from Carbon Pulse.
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Portugal reinstates carbon tax as it seeks EU-recommended emission cuts -media
The Portuguese government has unfrozen a tax on CO2, previously suspended, in an attempt to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions and obey recommendations by the European Commission, national media reported on Monday.
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VCM Report: Market stalls, ICVCM Board failed to meet at the end of August
Thin liquidity continued to plague the voluntary market last week although news of some big ticket tenders brightened the outlook.
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UK spends £250 mln monthly on electricity imported from Europe -report
The UK is importing electricity from Europe at record levels, with the country now spending over £250 million each month, according to new analysis commissioned by power producer Drax.
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LEAK: Poland wants immediate access to free EU ETS allowances for district heating
Poland is asking the European Commission for 30% more free EU ETS allowances for district heating networks, and that they be allocated while implementing climate investments rather than at the end of the period, as stated in EU regulation.
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Draghi report calls for more ‘coherent’ EU climate agenda, focus on energy prices
The EU needs to bring down energy prices for industry and ramp up investments to meet its climate goals, Mario Draghi recommended in a widely awaited report on the future of the Union's competitiveness.
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Revenue distribution boosts public acceptance of carbon pricing -report
Carbon pricing is easier to put in place with social policies backing it, according to new research.
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LATAM Roundup: Biodiversity and carbon markets intertwine
Carbon Pulse rounds up developments in Latin American and Caribbean carbon markets for the week ending Sep. 8, characterised by a surge of biodiversity pricing news intimately connected to Amazon rainforest carbon projects.
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ANALYSIS: Legal issues around Japan’s proposed mandatory carbon market await more clarification
As Japan has begun preparation work for the design of a compliance carbon market, the government should clarify some key legal issues to remove doubts when embedding the concept of emissions trading in the domestic legal framework, according to experts.
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INTERVIEW: Carbon removal startup eyes Nigerian farmland for biochar removals
A Nigeria-based software startup is aiming to generate 400,000 tonnes of carbon removals in three years’ time by helping farmers sequester soil carbon through the application of biochar, in partnership with a commercial bank.
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