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News and intelligence on carbon markets, greenhouse gas pricing, and climate policy
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Energy and industry ministry takes lead in Japan carbon pricing process
Japan’s cabinet on Tuesday cleared the way for a working group to set out a carbon pricing path for the country, but put the business-friendly Ministry of Energy, Trade, and Industry (METI) in charge of the process, relegating the environment ministry to observer status.
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CP Daily: Monday January 25, 2021
A daily summary of our news plus bite-sized updates from around the world.
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*NEW* – VCM Report: Offset prices inch down after bullish start to 2021
Offset prices in the voluntary carbon market (VCM) receded last week despite a positive outlook going forward after new US President Joe Biden (D) issued several climate-related executive orders.
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Natural climate solutions can provide 7 bln tonnes of CO2 abatement by 2030 -report
Investing in conservation and land management programmes can sequester nearly one-third of the carbon necessary to keep temperatures in line with the Paris Agreement’s 1.5C target, with carbon markets seen as an important component in realising this goal, according to a report published Monday.
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EU Market: EUAs drop 3.2% on weaker gas, warnings of looming auctions
EUAs tumbled back towards €33 on Monday as gas prices again weakened and observers warned of pressure from the upcoming auction resumption.
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California fuel consumption declines amid soaring COVID-19 cases
California fuel consumption dropped in November as coronavirus cases surged over the month and led to more stringent statewide restrictions to slow the spread, according to US Energy Information Administration (EIA) data.
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EU foreign ministers tout carbon markets in new climate diplomacy push
EU foreign ministers on Monday adopted a new climate diplomacy agenda for the 27-nation bloc which acknowledged the role of national and international carbon markets.
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EU gas-fired power resilient in COVID era as coal displaced by renewables -report
EU gas-fired power generation slipped 4% year-on-year in 2020 while coal power output fell 20% as renewables eclipsed ETS-covered fossil generation for the first time, a report showed on Monday.
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China takes step towards carbon futures exchange
China has approved the setting up of a futures exchange in Guangzhou, moving closer to a carbon futures market as provincial officials in Guangdong are keen for the bourse to establish itself as an emissions trading hub spanning Hong Kong and Macao.
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Senior Analyst ETS Operations, NZ EPA – Wellington
The EPA is looking for a Senior Analyst to provide high quality multi-disciplinary analysis, advisory and implementation services that support the business as usual operations and change initiatives relating to the Emissions Trading Scheme and the New Zealand Emission Trading Register
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Trading Analyst, Rockgas – Wellington
The trading analyst will support the Fuels and Carbon Trading Manager to source LPG from domestic producers and imports and manage the carbon liability of the business.
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Global Climate Programme Manager, WWF Australia – Melbourne
The Program Manager will help build a strategic vision for the pursuit of globally-significant nature-based solutions to change.
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Reforestation Carbon Project Officer, Biodiverse Carbon – Adelaide
Biodiverse Carbon is looking for a motivated Reforestation Carbon Project Officer to support the development of new large-scale reforestation carbon programs.
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CP Daily: Friday January 22, 2021
A daily summary of our news plus bite-sized updates from around the world.
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Speculators add to CCA length as emitters cut into holdings for sixth straight week
Speculators increased their California Carbon Allowance (CCA) holdings as compliance entities cut their position for the sixth consecutive week, according to US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) data published Friday.
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US Carbon Pricing and LCFS Roundup for week ending Jan. 22, 2021
A summary of legislative and regulatory action on carbon pricing, clean fuel standards, and clean energy at the US subnational and federal level this week, including developments in New Mexico, Washington, and Montana.
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COVID-19 emissions impacts to RGGI, WCI programmes to linger -analysts
The coronavirus pandemic will continue to limit WCI cap-and-trade emissions throughout 2021, while the Northeast US RGGI scheme could see prior GHG trends return by mid-year, analysts said Friday.
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EU nations consider calling for global coal phaseout, US plans spring climate summit
EU foreign ministers could next week back Denmark's call for the creation of a global alliance to phase out coal-fired power and fossil fuel subsidies, diplomats told Carbon Pulse on Friday, while the US gets set to announce a climate leaders' summit in April.
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EU Market: EUAs make late recovery for 8% weekly gain as auction restart looms
EUAs inched higher above €34 on Friday as gas prices again provided a boost, with traders questioning whether more gains are possible ahead of next week's resumption of daily auctions.
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Climate Change Policy Advisers, HM Treasury – London
These positions are exciting roles in a growing team. While the evolving nature of the team’s work means that exact allocations may change, the individual can expect to lead on key policy issues like decarbonising buildings, businesses and industry, including energy efficiency, heat pumps, hydrogen and carbon capture and storage.
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