The ETS – What do the experts think?
July 5th, 2010
It’s all very well hearing the politicians, media, and commentators views on Emissions Trading. Read more…
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Large-scale biomass ‘risks UK jobs and carbon emissions’
June 29th, 2010
Subsidising the purchase of wood for incineration and encouraging demand for UK sourced wood for large-scale power generators could result in an increase in carbon emissions and harm other sectors, according to the wood panel industry. Read more…
Salvation lies in carbon trading
December 3rd, 2009
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Two market mechanisms within the Kyoto Protocol can help overcome the North-South divide, and help reach a solution between rich and poor nations while overhauling the world’s energy industry and creating win-win solutions for the world economy. Read more…
Investment in ecosystems will reap rewards – UNEP
November 15th, 2009
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Nations that take into account natural resources in their investment strategies will have higher rates of return and stronger economies, a report backed by the United Nations’ Environment Programme said on Friday. Read more…
Voluntary carbon market doubles in 2008
May 22nd, 2009
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The voluntary carbon market doubled in size in 2008 despite a decline in transaction activity toward year-end due to recession, the leading report on the sector has found. Read more…
False choices: carbon taxes vs. carbon markets
May 22nd, 2009
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One of the most virulent debates within climate change policy concerns the choice between carbon taxes and carbon markets. Read more…
Expert warns of carbon tax doom
May 22nd, 2009
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Charging farmers for carbon emissions is unfounded and will cripple the New Zealand economy, according to a United States expert on global warming. Read more…
Harper government announces funding for eight carbon capture projects
March 28th, 2009
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The Harper government has given the “green” light to eight projects aimed at developing carbon capture and storage technologies. Read more…
If Obama says ‘carbon tax,’ do we say ‘how high’?
February 19th, 2009
Stephen Harper and Barack Obama have both said they are open to the idea of a common “template” when it comes to energy and the environment. Read more…
UN carbon cut to cost Australia $870m
February 12th, 2009
AUSTRALIA faces the prospect of paying an extra $870 million for greenhouse gas emissions after Kevin Rudd’s ratification of the Kyoto Protocol and a new UN target for carbon pollution. Read more…