Supply fears hit UN carbon credits
FT, 6 Sep 2010
Uncertainty about the supply of UN-issued carbon credits has led to their price hitting a four-month high. Certified Emission Reductions (CERs) have surged on international carbon markets in recent weeks after a UN board acted over concerns that chemical plants in China and elsewhere in the developing world were deliberately overproducing HFC 23, a potent greenhouse gas, in order to claim the saleable credits for subsequently destroying it.
A carbon border tax can curb climate change
FT, 6 Sep 2010
As global growth picks up after the economic crisis, carbon emissions are going back up too. With China and India back on track to double their gross domestic product every decade, and with coal providing nearly 30 per cent of global energy, the chances of stabilising and reducing emissions are low. Indeed, little progress has been made in the last two decades. Only recessions lower emissions – and then only for a short time.
Low-carbon market to treble by 2020 - HSBC
Reuters, 6 Sep 2010
The world's low-carbon energy market is likely to treble by 2020, HSBC analysts forecast on Monday, saying that rising concerns about resource scarcity would support broad consensus on the threat of climate change.
Novacem: Cement That Eats Carbon
Bloomberg, 3 Sep 2010
The construction materials industry emits gobs of carbon dioxide, but a British startup has devised a new cement that absorbs and stores CO2 when it's produced
Champagne bottle slims down for lighter carbon footprint
Telegraph, 3 Sep 2010
The robust Champagne bottle designed by the Benedictine monk Dom Pierre Pérignon in the 17th century to contain the "devil's wine" has become synonymous with opulence and celebration.
The smoking greenhouse gun
Economist, 3 Sep 2010
ONE of the curiosities of carbon markets is that they do not just trade in carbon. Other greenhouse gases can be given a value, too—sometimes a very high one. Claims that these prices promote scammery are now prompting some searching questions.
Europeans Aim for `Swift Reaction' on UN CO2 Offsets, EU's Hedegaard Says
Bloomberg, 1 Aug 2010
The European Union regulator wants to offer carbon markets a quick response on restrictions that could be imposed on United Nations offset credits for use in the bloc’s cap-and-trade system, the EU’s climate chief said.
Clean-Coal Group Backs New Carbon Capture And Storage Project
Wall Street Journal, 1 Sep 2010
A group of coal and power companies said Tuesday that it has decided to stick with a government-backed project to cut greenhouse-gas emissions from a coal-fired power plant despite a significant change in plan.
Housebuilders to win reduced carbon target for homes
Guardian, 30 Aug 2010
Government to water down 2016 'zero carbon' target for new homes
EU Carbon Permits Head for Biggest Gain Since April as German Power Rises
Bloomberg, 30 Aug 2010
European Union carbon permits advanced, heading for the biggest monthly gain since April as German power prices increased.
UK Firms Face Carbon Emissions Fines
Environmental Leader, 24 Aug 2010
UK businesses are facing hefty fines for failing to comply with new carbon emission regulations under the Carbon Reduction Commitment (CRC) energy-efficiency scheme, reports Business.Scotsman.com.
Wind Power Won't Cool Down the Planet
Wall Street Journal, 24 Aug 2010
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Revenue & Customs to restore VAT on carbon credits
Business Green, 24 Aug 2010
Reverse VAT on carbon credits to come into force as an anti-fraud measure from November
EU Carbon Allowances Advance to Six-Week High as German Electricity Gains
Bloomberg, 23 Aug 2010
European Union carbon permits advanced to their highest price in more than six weeks as rising German power boosted demand for emission allowances.
Greens' Electoral Gains Spur Hopes for Australian Clean Energy Initiatives
Bloomberg, 23 Aug 2010
A surge in voter support for the Australian Greens spurred optimism that the government may increase funding to renewable energy projects and impose a price on carbon emissions to combat climate change.
Finance chiefs ignore carbon counting
Guardian, 23 Aug 2010
A survey by the Carbon Trust Standard reveals that many UK companies are not ready to measure their carbon footprint
Carbon reduction commitment catches franchises and bust companies
Telegraph, 17 Aug 2010
The controversial carbon reduction commitment regulations require businesses with half hourly electricity meters to register by September 30 but awareness is low.
Report calls for more carbon cuts from transportation
Fleet Owner, 17 Aug 2010
A new global study by the independent not-for-profit Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) claims that the transportation sector significantly lags behind “Global 500 Companies” in mitigating greenhouse gasses (GHGs) and setting reduction targets.
Marubeni and Cargill Agree to Develop Carbon Emissions-Offset Projects
Bloomberg, 17 Aug 2010
Marubeni Corp., Japan’s fourth- largest trading company, signed an agreement with Cargill Inc. to develop projects to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, the company said in a statement today on its website.
Fears for efforts on low-carbon energy
Financial Times, 17 Aug 2010
Attempts to generate low-carbon energy by burning rubbish have been hamstrung by local authorities, which have rejected numerous applications for such projects, according to data from one of Britain’s biggest waste companies.
Tata Power plant`s carbon status denial upsets investors
Moneycontrol, 12 Aug 2010
A UN carbon credit scheme's rejection of a huge Indian coal power plant deprives the project of revenue running into hundreds of millions of euros and rings alarm bells for investors developing similar plants.
UK government urged to evaluate biochar potential with trial schemes
Guardian, 12 Aug 2010
First official report says burying charcoal in the soil has potential to cut greenhouse gases but scientific uncertainties remain
China eyes local carbon trade, CDM priority for now
Reuters, 12 Aug 2010
China's plans to launch a series of pilot carbon trading projects starting next year underscores its need to curb its soaring greenhouse gas emissions -- now believed to be the world's largest.
Firms urged to sign up for green scheme initiative
Herald Scotland, 11 Aug 2010
Thousands of businesses and organisations have been warned that they need to register to take part in a scheme to encourage them to cut emissions by saving energy.
GDF boosts low-carbon plans with £1.4bn takeover of International Power
BusinessGreen, 11 Aug 2010
Energy industry merger creates Anglo-French hydroelectric powerhouse
Low-carbon investment at risk, warn employers
FT, 9 Aug 2010
The prospect of £150bn of private sector investment in low-carbon infrastructure is receding as the government fails to provide clarity about planning policies, according to the CBI.
CEZ stops some carbon trade over fraud suspicions
Reuters, 9 Aug 2010
Czech CEZ, central Europe's biggest utility, has stopped trading carbon emissions with a number of smaller companies over fears of potential tax fraud, CEZ said on Monday.
Japan plans innovative technology for carbon credits programme
BusinessGreen, 9 Aug 2010
New initiative aims to improve incentives for industrialised countries that provide low-carbon technology to developing economies
U.K. Will Open Nuclear Power Station in 2018, Energy Minister Huhne Says
Bloomberg, 9 Aug 2010
Britain’s first new nuclear power station will open in 2018, Energy Secretary Chris Huhne said, denying the country will miss its own carbon-reduction targets because of delays over planning permission.
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Boeing says landing program cuts CO2 emissions
Reuters, 05 Man 09
A system that gives aircraft tailor-made arrival paths has saved fuel and cut emissions during recent trials, aircraft maker Boeing said on Thursday.
French environmentalists blast Brown as worst polluter of EU's globe-trotting leaders
Daily Mail, 04 Mar 09
The Prime Minister leaves a bigger carbon footprint than three other major European heads of state - even though he travels fewer miles, research by France's Terra Eco environmental magazine found.
Climate is rights issue, says Maldives minister
Financial Times, 04 Mar 09
Ahmed Shaheed, foreign minister of the Maldives, is calling on the world to make global warming a human rights issue and prevent his homeland from disappearing beneath the waves by the end of the century.
Green cars on show in Geneva
Press Association, 03 Mar 09
The Geneva Motor Show begins tomorrow with a strong focus on the environment, showcasing new battery operated cars, low fuel consumption vehicles, hydrids and cars running on biofuel.
Dell shows its green stripes at greener gadgets
EcoGeek, 03 Mar 09
Dell has been embarking on various green initiatives, the most prominent of which was their announcement that the company was, officially, 100% carbon neutral.
Jack Bauer saves the world again: 24 goes carbon neutral
The Guardian, 03 Mar 09
Jack Bauer, hero of the TV series 24, may have it in for terrorists but he just loves the planet. According to Fox, makers of the long-running espionage series, the programme is about to become the first "carbon neutral" TV series.
The future of energy is renewable
The Ecologist, 27 Feb 09
The recent U-turn by of some of the UK's leading environmentalists - and one-time nuclear energy opponents - on the issue of nuclear energy, has caused vigourous debate in the media.
Aviation – The need for green sky thinking
Ethical Corporation, 27 Feb 09
Airlines are responding to the need to cut their carbon footprint. On 30 January, a Japanese test flight running on a biofuel mix marked the future of aviation.
U.S. gives cap and trade boost for climate treaty
Reuters, 27 Feb 09
President Barack Obama's support on Thursday for a U.S. cap and trade scheme boosted expectations of a global carbon market under a new climate treaty, to be agreed this year to replace the Kyoto Protocol.
Climate change drama aims for world's most eco-friendly premiere
The Guardian, 26 Feb 09
Green carpet, solar-powered projectors and stars on bikes: London gears up for low-carbon film premiere
Government to clear up carbon neutral confusion
Business Green, 26 Feb 09
DECC formally launches carbon offset quality mark and announces consultation on carbon neutral definition.
Global carbon offsets predicted to grow 20%
Environmental Leader, 26 Feb 09
In 2009, the global carbon offset market is expected to grow 20 percent in terms of volume, predicts Point Carbon, a provider of advisory services for the energy and environmental markets.
Scotland's First Carbon-neutral Homes on The Market
DEA, 24 Feb 09
A carbon-neutral home adhering to legislation covering England and Wales has gone on sale in the Scottish town of Lomond.
NASA Global Warming Satellite Has Troubled Launch
Associated Press, 24 Feb 09
A NASA satellite launched on a mission to track carbon dioxide emissions worldwide had technical problems shortly after its pre-dawn takeoff Tuesday that put in jeopardy its mission to better understand greenhouse gas and global warming.
NASA Rolls Out Carbon Dioxide Maps on Google Earth
USA Today, 24 Feb 09
New interactive Google Earth maps, created by NASA, Purdue University and the Department of Energy, show the amount of carbon dioxide being dumped into the U.S. atmosphere every hour.
Cadbury Partners with Dairy Farmers to Shrink the Carbon Footprint of Milk Chocolate
GreenBiz, 18 Feb 09
With milk production accounting for more than 60 percent of the carbon footprint for its chocolate, confectioner Cadbury is teaming up with dairy farmers to trim down that figure -- and a big part of the strategy is putting cows on a lower-fiber diet so that they "burp" less.
Now serving: burgers, beer and carbon offsets
News Observer, 18 Feb 09
Richard "Gus" Gusler, a rock music promoter, Democratic Party activist and self-described liberal idealist, had an ideological quandary on his hands. His restaurant, the Players' Retreat Tavern in Raleigh, is an energy hog that contributes to one of Gusler's pet bugaboos: global warming.
Is 2009 the Year of Carbon, Capture, and Storage?
Business Week, 18 Feb 09
What’s the best way to cut the world’s greenhouse gas emissions? That question is getting a lot of play recently, particularly ahead of a UN conference in Copenhagen at the end of the year to negotiate a replacement to the Kyoto Protocol.
Energy efficiency can save '£1m a day'
Edie, 17 Feb 09
A campaign has been launched by the Carbon Trust to urge UK businesses to save £1m a day during the recession by being more energy efficient.
Atlanta Declares Itself a 'Zero Waste Zone'
GreenBiz, 17 Feb 09
First there was Atlanta’s “Carbon Neutral Zone.” Now the capital of Georgia is proclaiming its downtown area a “Zero Waste Zone.”
Group Says European Cap-and-Trade System Reduced Emissions
New York Times, 17 Feb 09
The price of a ton of carbon dioxide in the current phase of the trading system has fallen to record lows recently. And although there are few suggestions the price could collapse entirely, the recent drop still is a worrying reminder that a market-based system to reduce emissions can be subject to significant volatility.
Government Carbon Rules Threaten BT Wind Farm Plans
Business Green, 16 Feb 09
BT is rethinking plans for its own £250m wind farm due to concerns that the government's labyrinthine subsidy scheme would prevent the resulting power counting towards BT's reduction in carbon emissions.
Global Warming Nearing ‘Critical Threshold’
Financial Times, 16 Feb 09
The world is warming far more quickly than scientists forecast just two years ago when the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change published its last reports, according to a series of assessments presented over the weekend.
Cellphone Makers Start Offering ‘Green’ Models
New York Times, 16 Feb 09
Is it better to save the earth, or to save money?
As the world economy drops further into crisis, more cellphone users may be confronting that choice.
Carbon Offset Margins Hit Zero
Herald News, 14 Feb 09
Environment - Profit margins for sellers of carbon offsets under the Kyoto Protocol have collapsed to zero as emissions prices tumble, analysts IDEAcarbon said, adding that new pricing trends may worsen things.
How Will Carbon Offsets Fare During The Downturn?
Environmental Leader, 14 Feb 09
The economy is slowing down and consumers are spending less. But this will be the year when knowing your carbon footprint will become a classy thing for consumers
In a Recession, CO2 Offset Buyers Want Quality
Reuters, 14 Feb 09
Prices are falling in a voluntary market in carbon offsets which allows companies to show they are cutting their contribution to climate change but in a recession buyers are concentrating on what they buy and not how many.
'Green' Plastics Could Help Reduce Carbon Footprint
ScienceDaily, 12 Feb 09
More than 20 million tons of plastic are placed in U.S. landfills each year. Results from a new University of Missouri study suggest that some of the largely petroleum-based plastic may soon be replaced by a nonpolluting, renewable plastic made from plants.
'Apocalyptic Climate Predictions' Mislead The Public, Say Experts
The Guardian, 12 Feb 09
Met Office scientists fear distorted climate change claims could undermine efforts to tackle carbon emissions
Miliband Announces Green Makeover for Every Home in Britain by 2030
The Guardian, 12 Feb 09
Environment minister unveils 'great British refurb' to cut household emissions one-third by 2020 with insulation and low-carbon technologies
Green Energy Not Cutting Europe's Carbon
Spiegel Online, 11 Feb 09
Wind farms and solar panels are a European success story. But the dirty little secret is that using renewable energy isn't reducing carbon emissions
Ford First with Electric Vehicle
BusinessWeek, 11 Feb 09
In 2010 the Ford Transit will hit the market, making it the first pure battery electric-powered light commercial vehicle in North America
Amazon Unveils Latest E-Book Tablet
NY1, 10 Feb 09
Amazon's latest release is joining an ever growing community of readers looking to upgrade to a paperless medium. It's fitting that a company with the name Amazon would make trees everywhere rejoice this week by unveiling a new version of its popular eBook reader, the Kindle2.
London Underground Bids to Slash Ad Site Carbon Footprint
Media Week, 10 Feb 09
London Underground wants to cut the carbon footprint of its illuminated and digital outdoor ad sites - as research shows some of its digital sites need to be at least 20 times more effective than a traditional poster to justify the extra energy use.
Companies Not Yet Putting IT to Action to Reduce Carbon Footprints
Greener Computing, 10 Feb 09
A new study released by the Business Performance Management Forum, Rackable Systems and Intel finds that even though IT pros say they recognize the ability of their IT platforms to reduce their carbon footprints, green practices are few and far between at most companies.
Carbon Price Close to Record Low as European Sell-off Continues
Business Green, 09 Feb 09
Experts predict €10 EUAs could represent good deal for long-term investors
Fires, Floods Pressure Australian Govt on Climate
Reuters, 09 Feb 09
Australia's deadliest wildfires increased pressure on the national government to take firm action on climate change on Monday as scientists said global warming likely contributed to conditions that fuelled the disaster.