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Australia firm signs Congo carbon offsets deal China: Yancheng to Open Carbon Exchange in September European Union sees limit on industrial projects in carbon scheme United Nations carbon funding key for China clean coal developers Biden says United States on track to double renewable energy capacity Carbon trade lobby calls for rule clarity from European Union Indonesia project boosts global forest carbon market Poland's power plans worry environmentalists China renewables to power ahead without CDM Indonesian envoy laments grim United Nations climate talks Russian heat wave dents hopes of climate winners United Nations panel to review CER request from 5th HFC plant Indonesian envoy laments grim United Nations climate talks Kyoto carbon offsets surge on 4th HFC project review India big player at Cancun climate change summit: Mexico Indonesia may cancel permits to save forest Mexico attempts to rescue stricken climate talks Two China new energy firms eye $2 billion in IPOs United States EPA seeks to regulate carbon from trucks, buses EPA to release draft greenhouse gas emission limits for heavy trucks Mexico seeks India's support for 'ambitious outcome' at Cancun India plant's carbon status denial upsets investors European Union carbon dips on global economy woes United States EPA proposes rules on greenhouse gas permits - (12 August 2010) Voluntary carbon offset market participants shrink China says it is still the number two energy user China plans regional goals to cut carbon emissions Secretary-general admits growing United Nations pessimism over Cancun climate summit Senator Kerry debuts second United States energy bill China offers last chance saloon to prevent Mexican standoff Indonesia may let palm oil growers collect carbon credits Japan prepares innovative carbon credits for technology program United Nations chief says Cancun climate meet may not get deal Japan to subsidise carbon cut studies Australian firm signs forest carbon deal with Malaysian tribes Chinese renewable firms vent anger at United Nations over CDM rejections Obama gets a menu of climate actions he can take without Congress United Nations Bonn talks end amid growing pessimism United States says countries ‘backtracking’ on Copenhagen China may launch environmental tax trial Could global climate deal deliver three treaties? United Nations climate finance group mulls tax on banks United States companies lobby for technology fix, not carbon limit Differences at United Nations climate talks Empowered United States EPA will not spark energy revolution Russia Gazprom Neft wins approval for carbon project Texas defies United States EPA on regulation of greenhouse gases United Nations cuts pre-2012 Kyoto offset estimate by 3 percent Islands warn rich nations' emissions pledges fall short South African climate policy to go before Cabinet this month United States reassures Bonn climate talks that it stands by carbon target Academics warn of failing international carbon targets Indonesia seeks bilateral deals for climate programs Scuppered United States climate bill overshadows launch of United Nations climate talks United Nations climate talks need quicker pace for global deal United Nations steps up carbon offsetting investigation United States Senate aims to pass energy bill before recess United Nations Board rejected more carbon-reducing projects than it approved in Bonn United Nations panel to probe further Kyoto carbon-cut projects United Nations ends Kyoto carbon offset drought ahead of key meeting United States EPA denies challenges to greenhouse gas rule California, New Mexico and three Canadian provinces outline regional cap-and-trade program China considers setting coal production ceiling by 2015 to cut emissions European Union carbon reverses gains as buyers retreat Show dollars for Cancun success: BASIC United Kingdom MPs and businesses call for mandatory carbon reporting United States Senate energy bill draws widespread criticism BASIC meeting ends without consensus on climate change United States Senate unveils energy bill, doubts on passage United Nations probes cases of paying greenhouse gas emitters, which then produce more Beijing fund warns on Kyoto CO2 offset rule changes United States Senate Democrats say energy bill out early as Monday WTO seeks more cooperation in natural resource trade China to launch domestic carbon trade in five years United Kingdom watchdog says green steps help close budget gap United Nations sets out Kyoto plan B United Nations urges investment policy to foster low-carbon growth United States climate bill in doubt as Democrats delay action Businesses support tougher emissions targets by European Union China intensifies carbon capture and sequestration work with the United States European Union carbon back below 14 euros as gas, power drop United Naions lists Kyoto plan B options if no climate deal China builds on nuclear ambitions China dismisses IEA label as world's top energy user Countries pledge global support for clean energy United States Secretary Chu announces initiatives to promote clean energy at first Clean Energy Ministerial United States Senator Reid seeking consensus on climate bill European Commission boosts environmental research with €205m United Kingdom 'must accelerate' on low-carbon road United States offshore wind coalition formed Republicans oppose broad United States energy bill United Kingdom must invest in nuclear to meet carbon target China's emissions need to peak by 2020: IEA United States Senate clears path for run at climate legislation World simmers in hottest year so far China says energy efficiency higher than earlier report New congestion charge plans 'will make London pollution worse' New United Nations body to put value on planet World illegal logging down, still big problem European Union agrees on carbon permit auction rules from 2013 European Union carbon price falls through €14 a tonne German carbon storage bill arises from political ashes Kyoto 2012 deadline tests carbon investors New Zealand energy sector emissions fall Energy efficiency is new green for American homebuilders EU ETS carbon falls below 14 euros, utility buying sought Europe half-way to reaching 20% renewable target Green investors eye Indonesia but want regulatory reform United States Senators craft scaled-back climate bill European Union updates plans for next phase of emissions trading scheme India climate meet ahead of Mexico to push tech deal South Korea to invest $1.3 billion in green fund South Korea to invest $2 billion in carbon capture to 2019 United Nations talks in New York to tackle climate financing deadlock United States EPA sets 2011 renewable fuel standard at 7.95% Climate change biggest restriction on China's development President Obama urges boosting clean energy tax credit Climate scientists praise report on hacked email scandal European Union gives power stations until 2020 to meet emissions rules Indonesia and Mexico hold talks on environment European Union carbon closes at six -week low ahead of auction Germany could kick fossil fuel habit by 2050: Study Italy to keep buying excess green certificates Regulatory risk mounts for European green energy IPCC report has no significant errors, Dutch review finds IEA demands halt to business-as-usual approach to curbing carbon emissions United Nations: Kyoto may push factories to pollute more Europe gets first glimpse of solar and windfarm plans Governments face cost hurdle to halve carbon by 2050, says IEA India to raise $535 million from carbon tax on coal New Zealand launches emissions trading scheme Utility-first climate bill warms up in United States Congress German climate goals tied to nuclear power: lobby Kyoto carbon offset issuances grind to crawl in June United Kingdom will miss carbon emissions targets unless government takes urgent action Australian Greens propose A$23 per tonne carbon tax Bulgaria suspended from United Nations Kyoto carbon trade No consensus as President Obama and Senators discuss energy bill United States EPA finalises carbon rule on mines and landfills European Union delays action on carbon tax India CDM developers confident of post-2012 market President Obama to meet United States Senators on climate and energy United States law key ahead of climate talks: European Union United States promises $136 million in climate aid to Indonesia G8 leaders committed to emissions cut, low carbon, biological diversity Canada to phase out older coal-fired power plant Mexico Launches COP 16 website The Government of Mexico has launched the official host country website for the 16th session of the Conference of the Parties to the UNFCCC to be held in Cancun, Mexico, from 29 November to 10 December 2010. - (24/06/10) http: New Australian Prime Minister vows to revive carbon debate FTSE Group launches all-share carbon index Cameron boosts United Kingdom's nuclear incentives with carbon fee Japan to include overseas cuts in 2020 carbon goal European Union Commission to revive carbon tax debate United Kingdom manufacturers appeal for simplified carbon tax United States climate bill backers enter critical week European Union sees solar power imported from Sahara in five years Brazil calls for common position among Amazonian countries for COP16 China mulls crackdown on big energy consumers Commission to relaunch talks on European Union carbon tax India to oppose carbon tax at WTO United States Senate leader noncommittal on carbon price bill European Union carbon up on United Kingdom gas as strike fears weigh United Nations considers review of alleged carbon offset abuses Voluntary carbon market growth stalls in 2009 Japan aims to pass climate bill by year end Obama still supports putting price on carbon United States EPA finds Senate climate bill affordable European Union carbon prices nudge up Firms abusing Kyoto carbon trading scheme British PM pledges help to BP over oil spill United Nations looks at insurance, environmental impacts of carbon capture United States initiates weekly ethanol production report United States Senate defeats move to stop EPA carbon regulation Biofuels from deforested land to fail European Union standards China freezes some renewable energy IPOs China says European Union shouldn't levy tax on Chinese airlines Graham backs United States energy bill without carbon cap IETA calls for European Union-wide carbon market monitor Japan can seek deeper cuts in carbon by 2030 United Nations challenges request to get 57% more emission credits United Nations climate chief warns 2020 carbon targets will be missed United States White House eyes veto if Senate curbs EPA climate power China Beijing Environmental Exchange launches the first China Low Carbon Index Close United States Senate vote seen on EPA climate powers European Union carbon dragged down by financial markets In drastic green energy proposal, United States pays most Many sources beyond budgets seen for climate funds Taiwan outlying islands to lead emissions cut effort China carbon market prospects not optimistic Norway Prime Minister succeeds United Kingdom's Brown in United Nations climate group Russia wants global fund after Gulf oil spill United Kingdom nuclear needs high carbon price or market reform 'Ambitious' Mexico rejects climate progress doubts Britain's new coalition's energy policy European Union carbon prices dip on lower power demand Options for new global climate deal Carbon market players say open to self-policing European Union plans green taxes to cut debt United States projects 4% emissions rise by 2012 to United Nations Wide differences at United Nations climate talks Indonesia palm expansion to halve with climate deal Indonesia to scrap permits to save forests Rich-poor rifts stall progress at United Nations climate talks Singapore chases green dollars in clean-tech race China, South Korea, Japan release blueprint for 2020 Green spending to double in Europe by 2015 China may start state-guided carbon market by 2014 Frustrated European Union carbon traders play waiting game Germany: Stricter emissions registry access needed IETA: Green sector bond could unlock climate funding Obama presses energy reform in aftermath of oil spill China all but dashes hope of climate deal this year China, United States ink deals on climate change, energy Global carbon emissions to rise 43% by 2035 India discloses carbon emissions for first time in more than decade Paris, Berlin pour cold water on European Union climate proposals Europe's climate chief under pressure over Denmark's 'missing' emissions traders European Union carbon prices gain, tracking energy prices New Zealand to Start Emissions Trading, Prime Minister Key Says European Union crisis may hit carbon targets United States could fall behind China in clean energy President Obama to mandate rules to raise fuel standards Bolivia seeks deep climate cuts Next United Nations climate review to assess economy, security United States Senate climate bill a jobs creator United States sets sights on auto fuel efficiency for 2017 China asked to measure emissions in latest United Nations draft treaty European recession slashed 2009 carbon emissions United Nations climate chief faces widening rich-poor split United Nations names Costa Rican as new climate change chief United States Senate climate bill stuck in limbo for now Asian Development Bank promotes carbon capture United Nations to pick Costa Rican as new climate chief Unites States Senate climate bill cuts aid to global forests United States urges China to keep an open technology policy European Union carbon emissions, price forecasts to 2020 United Kingdom proposes floor for carbon, fewer free permits United Kingdom's new government to cut carbon by 10% Bulgaria to be cut from European Union carbon trading United States climate bill backs carbon offsets United States EPA issues rules on biggest carbon polluters United States northeast carbon price falls on Senate climate bill doubts Australia: New fund to leverage clean energy investments Chris Huhne expected to be United Kingdom's new energy and climate secretary Global cap and trade decades off, as United States unveils plan Indian carbon credits to triple by 2012 Nations pledge record $4.25 billion for environment fund Senator Kerry unveils United States climate bill Soros approves Indonesian proposal to form climate agency United States climate bill set to contain few surprises United States lags China on climate change: European Union climate chief United States Senate climate bill would shut down state carbon markets China likely to levy carbon tax around 2012 Mexico seeks alliance with China before climate conference United States Senate climate bill will cut emissions by 17% Carbon tax in China likely, expert forecasts White House says it is 'time to act' on climate bill Climate bill unveiling possible next week EBAA threatens pullout from European Union ETS Senator Kerry pledges United States climate bill with industry South African heads race for U.N. climate chief Japan rejects European Union's proposal to extend Kyoto Protocol after 2012 expiry United Nations forecasts less than 1 billion Kyoto offsets by 2012 United States emissions dropped 7% in 2009 More than 500 European cities sign up to 2020 carbon pledge Volcano to boost airlines' emissions trading costs Westpac targets New Zealand foresters in carbon trade Kyoto risks collapse; United Nations urges government action Nagoya offered as host for Ministerial climate change talks 'Trust' lacking in stalled climate talks: Merkel, Calderon European Union and China rebuild relations after post-Copenhagen row European Union's carbon cap greater under 30% emissions cut Oil spill pressures White House on climate United States climate bill analysis to take up to eight weeks China to strengthen efforts to cut emissions in 2010 Germany to lobby for tougher European Union climate goal Romania to launch carbon trading scheme South Asian leaders to talk climate change Australia delays emissions trading scheme until Kyoto expires in 2012 Details of postponed climate bill in US Senate Japan needs green tech investment Senator Kerry says United States EPA to start climate bill analysis No climate deal in sight, say leading economies of the South Auditor suspends green certification for Indonesian paper firm Derivatives bill calls for study of the United States carbon market European Union approves Bulgaria's delayed 2008-12 carbon plan United States Congress may push immigration over climate bill White House reviews EPA rule on industrial carbon Carbon jumps most in a year as the European Union tightens The price of polluting jumped 15 percent in Europe this month, the biggest gain in a year, as utilities including E.ON AG amass carbon credits and regulators restrict future supplies. - (21 April 2010) www.businessweek.com China-led bloc to consider Kyoto climate pact future European Union to lend 2 billion euros for climate work Carbon permit spot trade should be regulated Major economies focus on finance at climate meeting Senator Kerry hints at changes in United States climate bill Spring comes 10 days earlier in changed United States climate United States military leads climate change combat European Union Commission accepts Poland's new carbon quota for 2008-12 France seeks tighter regulation of carbon market Japan's METI compiles 2030 energy action plan United States unveils climate report in runup to Senate bill World Bank says East Asia can stabilise carbon by 2025 Obama will focus on energy bill after bank reform China shift to low-carbon model vital for future European Union: Carbon market to thrive despite political failings France and Italy want the European Union to apply carbon tariffs United States Senate climate bill to be unveiled April 26 Stick to Kyoto Protocol targets, China tells West United States EPA tailoring rule may slip to May Europe needs carbon-free power sector Japan, China differ on how to treat Copenhagen pact in future talks Some Republicans say open to climate bill United States to host Western Hemisphere clean energy meeting White House hints that it is gearing up for climate bill fight Bhutan sees struggle to stay carbon neutral Bonn ends in stand off as United States threatens to play hard ball Copenhagen destroyed by Danish draft leak, says India's environment minister European Union climate plan is achievable, can cut energy bills New United Nations battles loom over Copenhagen climate accord States see pushback against carbon trading United Nations failure curbs South Africa clean energy investment New climate talks set for 2010; gloom for treaty New climate talks set for 2010; no treaty seen yet Obama sees 'sense of urgency' at nuclear summit United States Senators prepare compromise climate change bill Giving up climate treaty may unblock United Nations deal China, United States clash over 2010 United Nations climate talks United Nations climate talks split over way forward in 2010 France takes carbon tariff campaign to Washington New Zealand says to delay full carbon trading if no international progress No changes to ETS until 2013 in New Zealand Wellington, April 8 - The New Zealand government on Thursday ruled out further delays to the start of the Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) for high-polluting sectors of the economy. - (8 April 200) www.eco-business.com Tokyo's carbon cap-and-trade may set national standard Asia's first mandatory program to cut greenhouse gas emissions,launched last week by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, could provide a much-needed model for the central government, which is struggling to design a nationwide emissions trading system this year. - (8 April 2010) search.japantimes.co.jp United Nations climate talks resume Forestry to have big role in United States carbon plan Heat increases on New Zealand Government to delay carbon trading Is the United Kingdom set for a green election? United States to host major economies meeting on climate United States to host major economies meeting on climate Britain may block World Bank loan for coal plant in South Africa European ETS dogs Australian aviation and shipping companies Despite the extreme uncertainty hanging over Australia’s home-grown Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme (CPRS), Australian companies with a global presence, especially in the shipping and aviation sectors, must not be complacent about the more pressing impact of the European emissions trading scheme that is already in force. - (6 April 2010) European Union's 'dirty 30' emitters in 2009 Forest carbon incentive rules need time, definition India goes all out for United Nations climate change post Overhaul of United States financial rules may aid carbon market Peak oil focus should shift to peak price demand United States emissions to rise 2.1% in 2010 United States to rule on smokestack greenhouse gases soon Tokyo launches Asia's first carbon emissions trade scheme European Union urged to claw back surplus carbon trading permits - solveclimate.com (2 April 2010) Costs, confusion greet new United Kingdom carbon trade scheme European Union ETS emissions down 11.2% in 2009 European Union says its Kyoto support depends on Russia, Japan High-level advisory group on climate change financing convenes first meeting The High-level Advisory Group on Climate Change Financing met on 31 March 2010, in London, UK, to begin discussions on the climate change financing promised during the 15th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP 15) to the UNFCCC, in December 2009, in Copenhagen, Denmark. - (31 March 2010) climate-l.org Obama opens new oil drilling offshore in climate drive Sarkozy seeks American-French action on climate 'Below' 2C opens new rift in United Nations climate battle European Union looks beyond United Nations on climate talks How carbon trading tax fraud works Spanish police said on Tuesday they arrested nine people on charges of carbon tax evasion, while Norwegian tax authorities said they would investigate all companies' transactions in EU emissions permits. - (30 March 2010) af.reuters.com Indonesia wants ASEAN to adopt Copenhagen Accord Norway widens carbon probe into money laundering Oslo to probe all EU carbon permits traded in Norway UNFCCC publishes Copenhagen reports The UNFCCC has published the reports of the 15th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP 15) (FCCC/CP/2009/11 and FCCC/CP/2009/11/Add.1) and the reports of the fifth session of the Conference of the Parties serving as the meeting of the Parties (COP/MOP 5)(FCCC/KP/CMP/2009/21 and FCCC/KP/CMP/2009/21/Add.1), which were held in Copenhagen, Denmark, from 7-19 December 2009. - (30 March2010) climate-l.org United States EPA phases in permits for greenhouse pollution Carbon trade sector drops from HSBC climate index Japan buys 41.5 million tonnes Kyoto credits in 2009-10, no CERs United Nations delegates fail to agree on ship efficiency plan China over takes US as top clean tech investor Expanded New Zealand carbon scheme faces lean trading Sarkozy ditches carbon tax United Kingdom greenhouse gas emissions fall 8.6% in 2009 Australian Carbon Trust Board commences Announcement of the directors and management team of the Australian Carbon Trust Limited. - (24 March 2010) Download... French Prime Minister signals end to carbon tax plan Japanese firms eye Hungary's carbon credits Taiwan plans to save Pacific ally from rising sea United States EPA asks sectors for carbon data United States Senate climate bill details still unfinished American public support for nuclear power at new peak China 2020 nuclear capacity to double from earlier plan Hungary to hold talks on Kyoto offset sales Japan nuclear firms set to profit from emissions cuts Obama's healthcare victory clears path for climate change bill Sweden eyes nuclear revival 30 years after ban United Kingdom to launch $3 billion green investment bank Bolivia creates a new opportunity for climate talks that failed at Copenhagen Britain's Conservatives propose carbon levy European Union climate chief urges United States to act Indonesia to review forest carbon laws Sale of used carbon offsets unlikely to hit prices United States Senate climate bill to give free permits Japan firms to standardise electric car rechargers Japan's Cabinet approved draft global warming mitigation law Mexico outlines road to Cancún climate conference Sweden wants European Union to prepare for second commitment period under the Kyoto Protocol Cap-trade plan in compromise United States climate bill Capgemini converts offset cash into internal carbon fund European Union backs United Nations climate report despite scepticism European Union clampdown on greenhouse gas emissions IETA says sales of ‘recycled’ carbon credits may hurt European Union market Proper United States carbon bill to help farmers Taiwan Cabinet implements 10-year carbon-reduction plan United States EPA studying own carbon trading system China, not United Nations, controls supply for carbon offsets, Stanford says China's Wen says not to blame for Copenhagen problems Japan faces rocky path to emissions trading system Sarkozy steps up calls for green Tobin tax United States Senate extends controversial biodiesel tax credit China unsure on warming cause, to stick with carbon cuts China, India give qualified nod to climate change deal China joined India in giving qualified approval to the Copenhagen climate accord calling for voluntary limits on greenhouse gas emissions. - (10 March 2010) www.3news.co.nz Obama-Graham partnership emerges in climate debate United Nations launches review of criticised climate panel China and India endorse Copenhagen climate deal European Union climate chief wants Europe to 'lead by example' Obama to push climate change in White House meeting United States cap and trade rebranded 'pollution reduction' United States carbon output to grow 1.5% on economic growth Business leaders blast United States Congress for cap-and-trade indecision European Union to tackle carbon loopholes South Africa, India, Indonesia seek top United Nations climate job United Kingdom offshore wind costs at least twice nuclear Vietnam to get $790 million climate change funding Global climate battle plays out in World Bank China to unveil multibillion-dollar renewable energy plan European Union tempers hopes of binding climate deal this year - (5 March 2010) German emissions down 8.4% in 2009 Japan rift risks watering down climate bill European Union drafts reveal biofuel's environmental damage European Union plans centralised carbon auctioning from 2011 The European Commission is considering auctioning emissions permits over centralised platforms from 2011 and might cancel auctions if carbon prices are "abnormally low," according to two leaked documents. - (4 March 2010) www.euractiv.com Better rules could boost African CDM projects European Union urged to use carbon duty in tackling emissions Japan’s draft climate bill omits mandatory limit on emissions United States EPA says to ease carbon rules on small business United States EPA waits for 2013 on carbon emissions of 50,000 tons per year India plans meet to share carbon space equitably - (2 March 2010) Indonesia mulls invite to join BASIC negotiating group Obama proposes $3,000 home energy rebates UNFCCC Secretariat releases first issue of its Newsletter for 2010 The UNFCCC Secretariat has released the first edition of its newsletter for 2010. The issue includes updates on topics discussed at the UN Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen and looks ahead to upcoming meetings and events. - (2/3/10) news.unfccc.int United States Senator Graham says cap-and-trade dead Shell defends continued focus on fossil fuel United States climate change bill options for senators Carbon Rules will not spark exodus, says study The regulation of carbon dioxide emissions does not drive industries abroad, a new report says. - (28 February 2010) www.ft.com China says moving to enforce greenhouse gas goals European Union needs new carbon strategy for global talks United State Senators seen ditching cap and trade in new bill Australia overhauls troubled renewable energy scheme India eyes millions in green funds from coal tax IMO Seeks Emission Cuts for Emerging-Nation Ships India's per capita emissions to rise three-fold by 2030 Copenhagen 'green fund' depends on climate deal EU industry CO2 fell 11 percent in 2009: analysts Carbon dioxide emissions by companies regulated under the European Union's Emissions Trading Scheme fell by 11 percent last year in the wake of the economic downturn, analysts said on Thursday. - (24/2/10) www.reuters.com Slow recovery deters voluntary carbon investors United States and China at odds over climate talks in 2010 100 nations sign the Copenhagen Accord 100 nations sign up for Copenhagen climate deal The number of nations signed up for the Copenhagen Accord for fighting climate change has risen to 100 two months after it was agreed at a summit in December, documents showed on Tuesday. - (23/2/10) www.alertnet.org Hu says China committed to fighting climate change Major Economies Forum to meet in months United States EPA to soften carbon requirements on industry United States presses Japan on its auto clunkers plan Bonn to host extra United Nations climate talks, treaty unsure Key 2010 dates for United States climate debate United Nations mulls tax for methane belching cows European Union's Hedegaard to embark on climate diplomacy tour India warns against mixing climate, trade Medvedev calls for green overhaul of Russian economy United States wants nuclear commitments at April summit Norway outlines ways to reach deep 2020 carbon cuts United States to stay in Copenhagen Accord even without China South Korea mulls introduction of carbon tax European Union has to act quickly otherwise EU ETS could suffer The International Emissions Trading Association has today written to the European Commission urging quick action to close the security gaps in the EU emissions trading scheme that threaten to damage its reputation and distract from the scheme’s success. Over the last few months a number of serious shortcomings have been revealed – most recently the “phishing” scam that has stolen details of registry accounts and EUAs from a number of companies. - (15 February 2010) www.co2handel.de United Kingdom firms flout carbon ratings for buildings United States business challenges how gases to be curbed United States Chamber of Commerce petitions Federal Court to review EPA ruling India and China resist calls to back climate pact Obama said set to give nuclear-loan aid Spain approves domestic coal-burning plan Tokyo imposes cap and trade The Tokyo city prefecture will create an emissions trading scheme covering 1400 of the metropolis’s biggest factories and commercial buildings. The scheme will impose mandatory carbon emissions caps on those with energy use totalling 1500 kilolitres or more of oil equivalent per year - requiring them to achieve a reduction in emissions of 6 to 8 per cent over five years. - (12 February 2010) www.carbonpositive.net United Kingdom and Ethiopia to chair United Nations climate financing taskforce Arizona quits Western climate endeavour Carbon trading schemes around the world Companies and governments are turning to emissions trading as a weapon to fight climate change and join a carbon market worth $136 billion last year. - (11 February 2010) uk.reuters.com Early carbon auctioning in the EU ETS unlikely before 2012 European Union to engage China on climate change G20 and United Nations vote reform could help climate deal Tokyo emissions trading plan may become a model for others United Nations approves the first CDM methodology for biomass co-firing in utility-scale fossil fuel power stations Will Chinese emissions trading schemes gather momentum? China and India won’t agree to reduce their total emissions, but both countries are showing some interest in trading schemes to facilitate their ‘curbing’ targets. Last month we looked at India’s plans to introduce tradeable efficiency certificates which is touted as potentially being a $16bn market by 2015. - (11 February 2010) blogs.ft.com Australian emissions plan passes House, heads for Senate Emissions trading begins in China The first signs of emissions trading in China have emerged in the port city of Tianjin, in an initiative to help meet the country’s emissions intensity targets. In three voluntary transactions, investment bank Citigroup and Russian gas utility Gazprom made forward purchases of carbon credits for emissions savings at energy utilities supplying heating to businesses and hospitals. - (10 February 2010) www.carbonpositive.net Shift to low carbon could cut United Kingdom debt by £12 billion United Nations climate panel reforms urged to boost trust United States carbon output to rise 1.5% on economic growth United States towns not waiting for cap and trade to subsidise renewables United States warns China against 'stillborn' climate deal China issues first national census of pollution sources China says water pollution double official figure Rival Australian carbon scheme flawed, report says Tianjin dips toe in carbon cap and trade Venezuela declares energy emergency Arctic melt to cost up to $24 trillion by 2050 Kevin Rudd and Tony Abbott sweat on the verdict from business Indian prime minister backs IPCC boss Rajendra Pachauri California establishes greenhouse gas monitoring network China overtakes United States in wind power Nuclear renaissance could stall, Canada group says |
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