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UPDATE – Dutch CO2 price floor to have minimal effect on net emissions -study
A Netherlands carbon price floor would have a minimal impact on cutting emissions, a study commissioned by the Dutch government found, while rapidly-increasing EU Allowance prices suggest the effect of the floor, as it is currently designed, may never be felt.
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National Consultant to Draft a Climate Change Policy Brief, UNDP – Kampala, Uganda
The overall purpose of the assignment to develop a policy brief on climate change in the light of development planning; Moving from integration to implementation. The assignment will be undertaken through consultancy services under the direct supervision of the National Planning Authority.
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NZ Market: NZUs set yet another record as no end in sight for supply drought
New Zealand carbon allowances rose to record highs again on Wednesday as emitters continued to lift every available offer.
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CP Daily: Tuesday July 17, 2018
A daily summary of our news plus bite-sized updates from around the world.
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S&P Dow Jones launches equity indexes that weigh future carbon price risks
Share index compiler S&P Dow Jones has launched a series of equity market indexes to measure the performance of companies against their valuation at risk from predicted 2030 carbon prices.
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Republican lawmaker’s US carbon fee plan set to clash with party’s anti-tax push
Debates over a nationwide US carbon tax are heating up this week as a Republican lawmaker’s proposal to phase out environmental regulations in favour of a CO2 fee circulated on Tuesday, while other GOP lawmakers moved closer to voting on a symbolic anti-carbon tax resolution.
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EU Market: EUAs climb back above €16 despite another weak auction
EU carbon prices lifted back above €16 on Tuesday as buyers stepped in despite another weak auction and lower energy prices.
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Scottish govt levies £75k in EU ETS non-compliance fines on Shell, Engie
The UK's partly-devolved Scottish government has fined two installations operated by energy majors Shell and Engie a total £75,000 for non-compliance under the EU ETS.
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Practice Leader, Climate Policy & Finance, First Climate – Zurich
You have a relevant study background (economics, business administration) and not less than 5 years of working experience in climate policy-related consulting. You possess intimate knowledge of the international climate negotiations, carbon market mechanisms, and their implementation in Europe and internationally.
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Think-tank urges UK to introduce carbon tax with border measures upon EU exit
Britain should impose an economy-wide carbon tax with border adjustments should it exit the EU ETS along with the wider bloc from at the end of 2020, according to an influential UK think-tank.
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NZ Market: NZ carbon prices extend record highs
New Zealand carbon allowances rose to fresh record highs on Tuesday as the lack of available supply in the market continued to push up prices.
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State minister says Australia’s NEG unacceptable in current version
ACT Climate Minister Shane Rattenbury has thrown fresh doubt on the Australian federal government’s ability to pass the proposed National Energy Guarantee (NEG), saying his state won’t sign up to the scheme unless its emission reduction ambition is raised.
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CP Daily: Monday July 16, 2018
A daily summary of our news plus bite-sized updates from around the world.
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Oregon floats updates to Clean Fuels Program to align with California LCFS
Oregon officials are considering potential revisions to the state's Clean Fuels Programme (OCFP) that would align more closely with potential changes to California’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS), a meeting heard on Monday.
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Experts suggest carbon border measures against US as EU, China move closer on climate
The rest of the world should retaliate against the US’ escalating trade tariffs with carbon border adjustments rather than tit-for-tat countermeasures, according to researchers.
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Policy Officer, Climate Change, Department of Environment Land, Water and Planning, Victorian Government – Melbourne
This is an opportunity to work at the centre of the Victorian Government's ambitious climate change policy agenda to shape the implementation of a new, system-based approach to adaptation in Victoria. The new hire will be expected to bring their skills and experience in climate change adaptation, capacity building and research and analysis to support the implementation of key commitments under Victoria's Climate Change Adaptation Plan 2017-2020.
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Reporter, Climate Home News – London
Working from our office in Covent Garden, you will bolster CHN’s coverage of the global politics and impacts of climate change. This is a full-time role, reporting to the editor-in-chief.
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EU New Entrants’ Reserve carbon allowance allocations limp along in H1 2018
Allocations of free carbon allowances to new and expanding companies in the EU ETS continue to stagnate, with just over two years to go until the potentially hundreds of millions of unused EUAs are moved a step closer to cancellation.
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EU Market: EUAs sink back below €16 as volume drains
European carbon prices dropped back on Monday to settle below €16 for the first time in over a week as a weak auction dissuaded buying in another quiet session.
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Shanghai to auction 2 mln CO2 permits to ease ETS compliance process
Shanghai will offer 2 million carbon allowances in an additional auction on July 31 to help local emitters comply with the municipal cap-and-trade programme amid a dearth of supply.
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