Carbon Pulse

California's Air Resources Board (ARB) postponed its approval of cap-and-trade amendments this week as it grapples with a flood of industry questions about proposed price band levels and political issues tied to the midterm elections, regulatory sources said.

The Green Climate Fund (GCF) board wrangled for hours on Friday as nations debated whether to give climate aid to an oil-rich Gulf state.

Closing prices, ranges and volumes for China's regional pilot carbon markets this week.

Australia’s Clean Energy Regulator issued a below-average 37,185 carbon credits this week, but noted a small uptick in new project registration ahead of the next ERF auction in December.

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European carbon finished higher on Thursday, climbing back towards €20 as buyers once again emerged as prices neared the €18 mark.

Continued GHG reductions in the electricity sector contributed to total US emissions dropping by 2.6% in 2017, while states exploring carbon pricing options saw a similar trend last year, according to EPA data released on Wednesday.

RGGI allowances prolonged a two-year high on the secondary market as speculators continued to add support, while California units saw minor gains ahead of the upcoming compliance deadline and auction.

A Michigan state representative introduced a bill Wednesday to expand the state’s Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS) to 100% by 2050, just months after major utilities and environmental campaigners agreed to a short-term clean energy compromise.

Switzerland will next year start buying its first international credits to help meet its emission goal under the Paris Agreement, in what will be one of the first emission trades under the pact, a conference heard on Thursday.

The American Carbon Registry is seeking a forestry program officer in the US.

Australia’s Clean Energy Regulator last month accredited the highest levels of new renewable energy capacity since Apr. 2001, confirming the nation is all but certain to meet its 2020 large-scale Renewable Energy Target (RET).

The CBI is seeking a Research Analyst to join its Standards Team to support the development of further green definitions and green Criteria across sectors of a green economy. Expertise in agriculture, green buildings, and/or energy efficiency are highly desirable. This role reports to the Standards Manager.

The post is responsible for managing, planning and monitoring and supporting and coordinating activities of the project and between the Alliance for Finance Inclusion (AFI) thematic areas as well as with AFI Regional Offices. The post focuses specifically on Financial Inclusion and Climate Change.

Participation on a team in GHG verifications as an ANSI accredited organization, role will include to assist the lead verifier for analysis of emissions or as an internal reviewer.

The successful candidate will lead Eurodad’s policy and advocacy team working to improve the effectiveness of aid, push for fair climate finance that is responsive to the climate adaptation and mitigation priorities of developing countries, radical change in the way publicly-backed private finance is used and hold International Financial Institutions (IFI’s) accountable.

The attorney in this position will work closely with CARB staff, and as needed officials from other federal and State government agencies, on all phases of the development and implementation of complex and technical regulations and programs implementing the state’s climate change and air quality programs.

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The attorney in this position will work closely with CARB staff, and as needed officials from other federal and State government agencies, on all phases of the development and implementation of complex and technical regulations and programs implementing the state’s climate change and air quality programs.

EU lawmakers are expected to resist Poland’s call to intervene to dampen soaring carbon prices, but may step in if prices surge again or more member states complain, a conference heard on Wednesday.