Focus on Emissions
US House votes narrowly to repeal Biden administration EPA tailpipe emissions rules
The U.S. House has voted narrowly to repeal EPA's clean vehicle rules, but Biden vows a veto if it passes the Senate.
Scant green premium stalls over 450 low-carbon projects
High-emitting industries face financing struggles for 450+ low-carbon projects, needing $700 billion by 2030 to meet global decarbonization goals.
US generated fewer renewable blending credits in August, EPA says
About 1.32 billion ethanol (D6) blending credits were generated last month, compared to about 1.33 billion in June, the data showed.
World Bank boosts climate financing by 10 per cent
The World Bank delivers a record $42.6 billion in climate financing for 2024, nearing its 45 per cent adaptation target under Ajay Banga.
Holcim draws climate criticism ahead of $30 billion US spinoff
Holcim cement emissions under fire from non-profit group after investment in low-carbon start-up.
Food companies launch partnership to cut dairy industry’s CO2 emissions
Ajinomoto and Danone team up to use proprietary product that be used in cows' digestive systems to reduce manure emissions.
Upstream electrification can cut oil and gas production emissions by more than 80%, report says
Researchers say fully electrified oil rigs and other fossil fuel assets emit 86% less carbon dioxide per barrel.
Canada may reach 2030 emissions goal without unpopular carbon tax
Liberals' carbon tax could be scrapped with no compromise of net zero 2030 goal if Canada leans harder on other policies, suggests think...
Singapore’s GenZero to work with Rwanda on carbon offset projects
State-backed investment firm will see Singapore collaborate with Rwanda on offsetting projects to generate carbon credits.
Canada makes small emissions cut in 2023, but must ramp up to hit key targets: report
New estimates published by a leading climate policy institute show Canada cut emissions by about one per cent last year compared to 2022.
