Focus on Govt of USA
Integrity Council announces first high-integrity CCP-labelled carbon credits, as assessments continue
News follows U.S. government recognition of role high-integrity voluntary carbon market can play in financing climate action Published 6 June 2024The Integrity Council for...
US may revive some shut nuclear plants to help meet emissions goal energy chief
The US could revive some of its recently retired nuclear power plants to help meet rising demand for zero-emissions electricity, Energy Secretary Jennifer...
Statement from Michael R. Bloomberg, Mark Carney and Mary L. Schapiro on the U.S. Government’s Joint Policy Statement and Principles for Responsible Participation in Voluntary Carbon Markets
May 28 2024 Statement from Michael R. Bloomberg (UN Secretary-General’s Special Envoy on Climate Ambition and Solutions), Mark Carney (UN Secretary-General’s Special Envoy...
US to unveil ‘guardrails’ needed for carbon markets to succeed
President Biden's administration is set to unveil "guardrails" that will ensure carbon offset markets effectively reduce emissions.
US unveils policy to boost carbon offset market integrity
Carbon offset integrity will be bolstered by new rules, hopes United States, in move to "unlock the power of private markets".
FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Announces New Principles for High-Integrity Voluntary Carbon Markets
Since Day One, President Biden has led and delivered on the most ambitious climate agenda in history, including by securing the Inflation Reduction...
US regulator homes in on malpractice in voluntary carbon markets
CFTC's carbon markets fraud probe looks at false claims about environmental benefits and green credentials.
US State Dept says oil service firm SLB is not violating Russia sanctions
The U.S. and other western countries have sought to reduce Moscow's energy revenue through sanctions that prompted many service companies to leave Russia....
Gusts of activity underway by friends, foes of offshore wind energy projects in NJ, NY
Shore towns spanning much of New Jersey's 127-mile coastline wrote to the state's Board of Public Utilities, saying the proposed Atlantic Shores wind...
US to launch carbon offset guidelines to boost integrity
New U.S. guidelines for the use of carbon offsets inside and outside of government meant to build confidence in the market and ensure...
