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April 26, 2022
UK carbon market covered 107 million tonnes of carbon dioxide in 2021
Carbon dioxide emissions covered by the UK’s emissions trading scheme (ETS) in the first year of operation in 2021 were 107.8 million tonnes, according to the UK ETS Authority.
April 25, 2022
US government eyes 29 GW renewable energy expansion on public lands by 2025
The US Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has announced that it aims to approve the construction of 39 utility-scale solar projects totaling more than 29 GW of plant capacity on federal public lands in six western states through third quarter of 2025.
April 22, 2022
Portugal simplifies permission process for renewable energy projects
The Portuguese government has promulgated a new decree on Monday, adopting exceptional measures to simplify permission procedure for renewable energy projects. The new rules are immediately effective for a period of two years.
April 22, 2022
Denmark proposes standard carbon tax for businesses
The government of Denmark unveiled on Wednesday a standard carbon tax for businesses as a method to meet the country’s climate goal.
April 22, 2022
Tesla earns US$679 million from sales of carbon credits in first quarter
Tesla reported on Wednesday its first-quarter earnings, beating analysts’ expectations by selling more than twice as many carbon credits as in preceding quarters. Throughout the years, Tesla's revenues have been fueled by credit sales.
April 19, 2022
New York approves two massive renewable projects to cut fossil fuel reliance
The New York Public Service Commission had approved on Thursday two renewable energy projects, which are expected to boost clean power in the state and put the state on track to meet its climate goal.
April 18, 2022
Foxconn to buy 70 million kWh of green energy in Taiwan by 2030
Foxconn, Taiwanese electronics manufacturing giant, has signed an agreement on Friday with Foxwell Power, a subsidiary of solar power supplier Shinfox Energy, to procure 2.36 million kWh of green electricity this year.
April 18, 2022
India invites initial bids for setting up renewable energy manufacturing zone
Indian Ministry of Power and Ministry of New and Renewable Energy have issued an expression of interest (EoI) to set up manufacturing zones for power and renewable energy sectors on a pilot basis.
April 15, 2022
Scientists use AI to speed up climate change mitigation
A group of scientists has developed a new AI-based technology that can help lock up greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide in porous rock formations faster and more precisely than ever before.
April 13, 2022
Science Based Targets initiative develops net-zero standard for financial institutions
The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), a global organization that helps businesses set emissions reduction goals based on climate science, is developing a standard for financial institutions to set net-zero goals.