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November 24, 2022
Integrity issues of Australia’s carbon credits system undermine transparency, new report finds
Criticisms raised by a whistleblower who described Australia’s carbon credit system a fraud that is hurting the environment and wasted more than $1bn in taxpayer funding have been supported in a new report commissioned by the Albanese government.
November 23, 2022
Germany mulls state guarantees for solar and wind energy
Germany is considering introducing state guarantees for investments in renewable energy to increase the country’s industrial potential, Economy Minister Robert Habeck has said, as Berlin seeks to become more independent in scaling up renewables capacity.
November 22, 2022
China's CO2 emissions down but still fall short of long-term goals
China's greenhouse gas emissions have been decreasing since last year but have not yet reached its peak, with the country's policies still not fully aligned with long-term goals to limit temperature increases, a research report said on Monday.
November 18, 2022
Microsoft signs wind PPA with Potentia and Greengate in Canada
Tech giant Microsoft has partneredwith Potentia and GreenGate for Paintearth Wind project in Canada under a 15-year power purchase agreement (PPA).
November 16, 2022
Australian carbon trading volumes jump 50% as corporates place bets ahead of review
Australia’s carbon trading market has been booming over the past week with traded volumes leaping more than 50%, as big corporates race to secure offsets ahead of Labor’s pending industrial emissions reforms.
November 16, 2022
Brussels tables emergency law to boost renewables
The European Commission on November 10 put forward a temporary emergency rules to accelerate the deployment of renewable energies like wind and solar, saying the ongoing energy crisis fuelled by Russia-Ukraine conflict calls for exceptional measures.
November 10, 2022
France launches decarbonization strategy to slash maritime sector's carbon footprint
France has unveiled a plan aimed at reducing the carbon footprint of the shipping industry over the next seven years. Boosted by funding of 300 million euros, the industry is looking towards a greener future with the objective of building a zero emission
November 04, 2022
European renewable certificates hit all-time high amid hydropower shortage
The market for European renewable energy guarantees of origin (GOs) saw prices breaking the EUR 6/MWh mark.
October 31, 2022
Japan should raise minimum carbon price to $30/tonCO2 to accelerate renewables deployment
According to a new report from Carbon Tracker, ‘Put a Price on It,’ Japan must replace the current carbon price of $2.6/tonCO2 with a minimum price of at least $30/tonCO2 to prevent gas to coal switching and accelerate energy transition.
October 26, 2022
Google expands eco-friendly directions into Europe
Google Maps is expanding its “eco-friendly” route to users in 40 countries across Europe.