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Argentine digital logistics platform to offset emissions via green bonds

Wed, 2024-01-10 10:06
An Argentine digital logistics platform that specialises in truck fleet management for the logistics industry has announced the launch of a programme to provide its customers with the chance to offset their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions through green bonds free of charge, according to a LinkedIn post.
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Massachusetts allocates $50 mln in forest conservation funds

Wed, 2024-01-10 09:41
The state announced funding of $50 million to support Massachusetts’ mandated emissions reductions targets and forest conservation efforts after a committee report issued forest management recommendations.
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US agtech firm Indigo Ag names ex-Tyson Foods boss as new CEO

Wed, 2024-01-10 09:06
US-based agricultural technology firm Indigo Ag has a former executive of Tyson Foods as its new CEO.
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US science advocacy warns of overreliance on gas power plants

Wed, 2024-01-10 06:18
A US nonprofit group of nearly 250 science and policy experts released an issue brief on Tuesday cautioning against the country's "heavy" dependence on gas power plants given their lack of reliability under extreme weather conditions.
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War in Gaza generates more emissions in two months than 20 countries in a year -study

Wed, 2024-01-10 04:41
Emissions from the first 60 days of the war in Gaza were greater than the annual GHG output of 20 countries, according to a study published Tuesday.
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Argentina, conservation NGO launch software to record and promote reforestation

Wed, 2024-01-10 04:24
The Argentine government has launched software designed to document forested areas at a national level and aid reforestation efforts, a government agency announced on Tuesday.
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Conservation NGO managing 22 African parks turns to REDD carbon projects to boost finances

Wed, 2024-01-10 02:44
A conservation NGO, which estimates 3 billion tonnes of CO2 is being stored across the parks and protected areas it manages in Africa, has turned to developing REDD avoided deforestation projects to bolster finances.
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Report calls on policymakers to support European market for CO2 transport by ship

Wed, 2024-01-10 02:36
Policymakers should support progress towards a European market for the transport of carbon dioxide by ship by creating the right conditions and identifying barriers, according to a report published Tuesday.
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UK government gives new year boost to sustainable farming scheme to onboard more farmers

Wed, 2024-01-10 02:19
Subsidies under the UK’s post-Brexit sustainable farming scheme will be bolstered from this year, while premium payments will also be available for certain high priority action areas, in a bid to encourage more farmers to access the scheme.
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Kenya plans to channel at least 15% of carbon credit revenues for climate goals

Wed, 2024-01-10 01:42
The Kenyan government is proposing to take 15-25% of the income from carbon credits generated in the country to help meet its climate targets, according to draft carbon markets legislation.
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Senior Program Manager, Markets, Wildlife Conservation Society – New York/Washington DC/Remote (EST) Considered

Wed, 2024-01-10 00:55
Senior Program Manager is responsible for centrally supporting the initiatives and coordination of the Markets Program with a particular focus on program and project management for the team’s three primary pillars: REDD+ and carbon finance; sustainable commodities; and biodiversity mitigation hierarchy.
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UK nature start-up to launch own biodiversity credit standard

Tue, 2024-01-09 23:50
A UK-based nature start-up launched this week with plans to carry out ecological restoration projects and develop its own voluntary biodiversity credit standard to drive private investment.
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2023 hottest year on record, CO2-spewing wildfires a major contributor -report

Tue, 2024-01-09 23:01
Global temperatures in 2023 reached the highest levels ever recorded, with carbon emissions from raging global wildfires among the main drivers of the exceptional heat, data from the European Union’s space programme showed on Tuesday.
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Euro Markets: Midday Update

Tue, 2024-01-09 22:41
European carbon recovered from a sharp sell-off at the opening on Tuesday as it tracked movements in natural gas on an otherwise quiet morning, with traders awaiting the resumption of auctions next week as well as Wednesday's publication of the weekly Commitment of Traders data.
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Australian businessman bids to take over 100% of legacy carbon player

Tue, 2024-01-09 21:04
One of Australia’s early carbon project developers has received an all-cash, off market takeover offer from Avatar Industries, a private entity controlled by an Australian businessman who already owns a significant chunk of the company.
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Carbon Project Manager, BURN Manufacturing – Mozambique

Tue, 2024-01-09 20:58
The overall role of the Carbon Project Manager is to plan, coordinate and execute varied Baseline & Monitoring Surveys, Stakeholder Consultations, and other specified activities pursuant to the development and implementation of BURN’s carbon-financed Improved Cook Stove (“ICS”) Projects on time, on scope and on budget.
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Carbon Project Manager, BURN Manufacturing – Nairobi

Tue, 2024-01-09 20:48
The overall role of the Carbon Project Manager is to plan, coordinate and execute varied Baseline and monitoring Surveys, Stakeholder Consultations, and other specified activities pursuant to the development and implementation of BURN’s carbon-financed Improved Cook Stove (“ICS”) Projects on time, on scope and on budget.
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Indian developer to rehabilitate red panda habitats in Nepal through the sale of biodiversity credits

Tue, 2024-01-09 20:45
An India-based project developer has planned to rehabilitate red panda habitats in Nepal, with funding to come through the sale of biodiversity credits generated by the project.
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EDF plans to invest billions to extend UK nuclear operations

Tue, 2024-01-09 20:36
EDF wants to inject an additional £1.3 billion into its existing UK nuclear fleet as the company aims to uphold current output levels and ensure energy security until at least 2026, it said Tuesday.
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Japanese gas giant lines up more Asia Pacific CCS partners in ongoing regional decarbonisation push

Tue, 2024-01-09 18:04
A major Japanese gas firm is lining up yet more offshore carbon capture and storage work in the Asia Pacific, announcing a study in the Gulf of Thailand with national oil company PTTEP.
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