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June 19, 2024
Over 800 coal plants in emerging markets can transition to renewables profitably, IEEFA finds
The U.S. think tank IEEFA's new report indicates that more than 800 coal-fired power plants in emerging markets could transition to renewable energy profitably, creating more investment opportunities for the decarbonization of the energy industry.
June 14, 2024
West African countries urge adding carbon offset to corporate net zero standards
In early June, ten West African countries wrote to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), urging that carbon offsets be included in corporate net zero standards, allowing companies to offset their emissions.
May 24, 2024
Expert sees more room as global carbon pricing revenue hit record $104 bln
The World Bank released its "State and Trends of Carbon Pricing 2024" report on May 21, marking the first time Taiwan's carbon pricing policy has been included among the 75 operational carbon pricing instruments globally.
May 17, 2024
Microsoft asks 100% renewable energy for suppliers by 2030 amid data center expansion
Tech giant Microsoft is demanding that its primary suppliers use 100% renewable energy by 2030. This move underscores the pressure stemming from the company's significant expansion of data centers, which has led to a surge in carbon emissions.
May 16, 2024
Three major impacts of the U.S. imposing a 100% tariff on Chinese EVs
The Biden administration announced a significant increase in tariffs on Chinese imports, particularly raising tariffs on EVs to 100%. However, analysts believe that the potential ripple effects may not necessarily be beneficial for the United States.
May 14, 2024
Record 30% of global electricity sourced from renewables, driven by China
According to the European energy think tank Ember, global renewable energy generation has surpassed 30% for the first time. Notably, over half of the new green energy added last year came from China.
May 13, 2024
Shell accused of selling 200 million of “phantom carbon credits”
Energy giant Shell is accused of selling "phantom carbon credits" through a Canadian carbon capture project, which not only generated an additional revenue of 200 million Canadian dollars (about 140 million USD) but captured only half of the amount claime
May 08, 2024
Expert expects positive market signal as Verra’s Verified Carbon Standard gets ICVCM approval
Verra, a nonprofit organization that sets standards for environmental and social markets, announced on May 2 that its Verified Carbon Standard (VCS) Program has received approval from the Integrity Council for the Voluntary Carbon Market (ICVCM).
May 07, 2024
Only 13% of carbon credit buyers have SBTi-approved net zero targets: MSCI
Most companies purchasing carbon credits have not been made net-zero pledges approved by SBTi. According to MSCI Carbon Markets, over the past decade, only 13% of companies using carbon credits have set long-term carbon reduction targets. The report furth
April 30, 2024
Seven countries now produce nearly all of electricity from renewables
According to recently compiled data, seven countries now generate almost all of their electricity from renewable energy.
