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How governments can strengthen carbon markets and spur long-term success

GreenBiz

JULY 9, 2024

Governments can play a key role in the success and longevity of carbon markets — specifically by backstopping early investments.

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UK government provides £51.9 million for emissions-cutting projects

Envirotec Magazine

JANUARY 14, 2025

Almost 52 million has been awarded to 25 businesses in the UK to support the adoption of innovative emissions-cutting projects, including carbon capture and storage, as part of the government’s Plan for Change, which aims to expedite the energy transition and progress to net zero. Hanson Cement in North Wales will use its 5.6

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Leveraging the ocean's carbon removal potential

GreenBiz

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

Leveraging the ocean's carbon removal potential. Achieving this not only will require reducing existing emissions, but also removing carbon dioxide already in the air. Achieving this not only will require reducing existing emissions, but also removing carbon dioxide already in the air. Katie Lebling. Wed, 11/11/2020 - 00:30.

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Norwegian Oil Giant’s Plan to Capture UK’s Carbon Is Fraught With Risks

DeSmogBlog

OCTOBER 31, 2024

This story is the sixth part of a DeSmog series on carbon capture and was developed with the support of Journalismfund Europe. Norwegian state-owned oil and gas company Equinor, the North Sea’s largest fossil fuel producer, is positioning itself to play a key role in plans to turn Britain into a world leader in capturing carbon.

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How Digital Transformation will Bend the Curve of the Linear Economy Toward the Circular

Speaker: Bruce Armstrong Taylor, Co-Founder & Managing Director of SmartNations Foundation, Jimmy Jia, Venture Partner at Pi Labs, Fabienne Durand, Senior Advisor to the SmartNations Foundation, & Roger Strukhoff, Executive Director of the Tau Institute

The Carbon Zero, Circular and Regenerative Economy, is easily the most profoundly important possibility resulting from Digital Transformation. What will be needed from governments at all levels globally in terms of carrots and sticks? What will be needed from governments at all levels globally in terms of carrots and sticks?

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Low carbon heat from EfW to reach thousands of homes in Midlothian

Envirotec Magazine

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

The project is part of a partnership between Midlothian Council and Vattenfall, called Midlothian Energy Limited (MEL), and will supply low carbon heat to new homes in Midlothian. funding from the Scottish government’s Low Carbon Infrastructure Transformation Project to develop the heat network. MEL has received £7.3m

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Carbon Mapper Releases First Emissions Detections from the Tanager-1 Satellite

Planet Pulse

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Tanager-1 is made possible by the Carbon Mapper Coalition , a philanthropically-funded effort to develop and deploy satellites designed to detect and track methane and CO2 super-emitters at a level of granularity needed to support direct mitigation action. Carbon Mapper’s preliminary estimate of the emission rate is 1,200 kg CH4 /h.

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Could green hydrogen be key to a carbon-free economy?

GreenBiz

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

Could green hydrogen be key to a carbon-free economy? The Saudis are going big on something called green hydrogen — a carbon-free fuel made from water by using renewably produced electricity to split hydrogen molecules from oxygen molecules. is California’s aggressive push toward a carbon-neutral future. Jim Robbins.

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Strategy firm BCG pledges net-zero impact, eyes ‘carbon positive’ future

GreenBiz

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Strategy firm BCG pledges net-zero impact, eyes ‘carbon positive’ future. Beyond 2030, BCG aspires to be "climate positive" — by removing more carbon dioxide emissions from the atmosphere on an ongoing basis than it actually emits through its own activities. Heather Clancy. Tue, 09/01/2020 - 00:02.

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Carbon marketplace hawks credits in businesses that store CO2 with their products

GreenBiz

AUGUST 31, 2020

Carbon marketplace hawks credits in businesses that store CO2 with their products. As corporate interest in carbon removal options grows, Puro.earth , a startup from Finland, is offering a twist on carbon marketplaces. Gloria Oladipo. Mon, 08/31/2020 - 05:00.

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Exclusive: Norway’s Equinor Forced to Withdraw Key Carbon Capture Claim

DeSmogBlog

JANUARY 14, 2025

This story is the tenth part of a DeSmog series on carbon capture and was developed with the support of Journalismfund Europe. Expansion Plans Equinor is positioning itself to play a key role in the European Unions plans to massively increase carbon capture. DeSmog asked Equinor for its data on carbon capture at Sleipner in October.

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A tidal wave of new carbon emissions data soon will be upon us

GreenBiz

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

A tidal wave of new carbon emissions data soon will be upon us. A radical increase in available carbon emissions data may be just around the corner. Sustainable investments should grow as divestment from carbon-intensive industries intensifies. Ian Kearney. Tue, 02/09/2021 - 02:00. Vice President Al Gore.

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As carbon capture heats up, old questions reignite

GreenBiz

JULY 17, 2023

Government incentives have bolstered the carbon removals sector, but should that money be helping heavy industry capture their emissions or uplift technologies that are already low emitters?

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How a new industry alliance hopes to scale the market for carbon removals

GreenBiz

AUGUST 16, 2023

Giana Amador, executive director of the Carbon Removal Alliance, talks about the nonprofit’s first priorities and how she thinks the federal government should get involved in carbon removals.

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Tata Steel UK and JCB sign MOU for supply of low-emissions ‘green’ steel

Envirotec Magazine

DECEMBER 18, 2024

JCB, which maintains a close focus on carbon reduction in its manufacturing and equipment, will integrate the steel into its machinery range. billion joint investment with the UK Government to transition to high-quality, low-CO2 steel production in South Wales. “The 1.25 ”

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Japan’s low-carbon capacity auctions ‘will have significant impact’ on business case for batteries

Energy Storage News

JANUARY 14, 2024

Energy storage projects will be eligible to take part in competitive capacity auctions for low-carbon power set to be launched this month by the Japanese government.

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Converting captured carbon to fuel: Study assesses what's practical and what's not

TechXplore

JULY 22, 2024

Last year, the world emitted more than 37 billion metric tons of carbon dioxide, setting a new record high. Governments worldwide are banking on this technology, called direct air capture, to help them achieve climate goals and avoid the worst consequences of climate change. The struggle to cut emissions is real.

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£80m boost to help UK businesses tackle carbon emissions

Envirotec Magazine

JULY 3, 2023

The UK government announced the disbursement of over £80 million funding on 28 June, intended to give a boost to a range of projects geared towards ditching fossil fuels in favour of cleaner energy sources. Projects include hydrogen-powered cornflake production and low-carbon Scottish whisky distillation. million from the government.

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Europe’s largest battery powers up in Blackhillock, in Moray

Envirotec Magazine

MARCH 15, 2025

Deliberately located between Inverness and Aberdeen to address grid congestion from Viking (443 MW), Moray East (950 MW) and Beatrice (588 MW) offshore wind farms, the project is said to significantly reduce the amount of wasted clean energy and is an important milestone to achieving the UK governments mission to have a net zero power grid by 2030.

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Government announces funding for green hydrogren, and blending green light

Envirotec Magazine

DECEMBER 15, 2023

The UK government announced backing for 11 new projects to produce green hydrogen from electrolysis, on 14 December, in addition to giving a tentative green light to hydrogen blending in existing gas distribution networks.

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Doosan Fuel Cell Revolutionizes Hydrogen with Carbon Capture Technology

Hydrogen Fuel News

MARCH 28, 2025

Introduction to Doosan’s Carbon Capture Innovation Imagine a future where producing clean hydrogen doesnt come with a side of carbon emissions. Doosan Fuel Cell is making that a reality with their groundbreaking hydrogen fuel cell carbon capture technology. Its not just a step towards eco-friendly power plants; its a leap.

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We can’t kick the carbon can down the road…

Terra Infirma

OCTOBER 14, 2024

On Friday, we were using Climate Interactive’s En-ROADS model which allows you to play with global carbon policies to see how you can limit average climate emissions. No matter how hard they went on carbon reduction measures later on, they could not meet the target. And guess what? Early action is key to tackling climate change.

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Why Recovering Lost Heat Could Change Everything About Carbon Reduction

Hydrogen Fuel News

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Waste Heat Recovery Technology Poised to Redefine Energy Efficiency As global efforts to reduce carbon emissions intensify, waste heat recovery is emerging as a critical technology with profound implications for energy efficiency and climate action.

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FuelCell Energy Extends Carbon Capture Collaboration with Exxon Mobil to 2026

Hydrogen Fuel News

DECEMBER 16, 2024

This collaboration focuses on advancing a cutting-edge carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology while simultaneously generating electricity and hydrogen. The centerpiece of this innovation is called the carbonate fuel cell. FuelCell Energys system flips this equation by turning carbon capture into an energy-generating process.

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Germany’s new government can’t just walk away from climate protection

Energy Transition

MARCH 13, 2025

Since 2019, Germany’s Climate Protection Act has had aimed to reduce Germany’s carbon emissions to zero by 2045. The incoming new government has to adhere to this law. Will it though? Credits: MDV Edwards, All rights reserved.

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Heat-from-wastewater initiative gets underway in Scotland

Envirotec Magazine

MARCH 13, 2025

A new strategic partnership between SSE Energy Solutions and Scottish Water Horizons aims to develop low-carbon district heat networks across Scotland, accelerating the country’s journey toward net zero. Heat networks are projected to meet up to 20% of the UK’s heat demand by 2050, according to recent government figures.

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Greens attack Woodside proposal to bury CO2 from WA gas project under pristine reef

The Guardian: Energy

JANUARY 9, 2025

The federal environment department published the offshore carbon capture and storage (CCS) plans on 2 January for two weeks of public consultation before it determines whether the proposal requires an environmental assessment. Sign up for Guardian Australias breaking news email Continue reading.

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Texas Becomes the Center of Clean Hydrogen with ExxonMobil’s Project

Hydrogen Fuel News

DECEMBER 17, 2024

ExxonMobil Baytown Low-Carbon Hydrogen and Ammonia Project: A New Milestone in Clean Energy ExxonMobil, one of the worlds leading energy companies, is progressing with plans for a cutting-edge low-carbon hydrogen and ammonia facility in Baytown, Texas. This ambitious project, expected to produce up to 28.3 Gulf Coast.

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£13.7 million of e-waste will be generated by April 3G switch-off

Envirotec Magazine

MARCH 20, 2025

The government set a deadline of 2033 to phase out both 3G and 2G. However, the good news is that with the majority of materials in our devices recyclable, you can look to reduce your carbon footprint. This should help to combat signal dead spots. Why will it generate e-waste?

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Report explores untapped potential of circular retrofitting to decarbonize the built environment

Envirotec Magazine

JANUARY 14, 2025

The report, “Circularity in the Built Environment: Unlocking Opportunities in Retrofits”, explores the potential of retrofits to decarbonize the built environment, a sector responsible for nearly 40% of global energy-related carbon emissions, while sustainably managing the rising demand of construction materials. trillion by 2050.

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Carbontech is getting ready for its market moment

GreenBiz

OCTOBER 28, 2020

This morning, digital payments company Stripe announced a plan to let its merchant customers divert a portion of their revenue to carbon removal projects. Rising corporate support of carbontech and carbon removal technologies writ large is one of the biggest reasons driving my optimism that the market is about to take a turn. .

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City-scale heat networks needed to decarbonise heat in Scottish cities, says report by industry body

Envirotec Magazine

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

More than half of Scotland’s energy consumption is used for heating buildings and homes and the ‘ National Heat Networks: A Vision for Scotland’ has outlined how the Scottish Government can adopt key recommendations for heat networks and steer a national strategy for the decarbonisation of heat across Scotland.

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Bogs hold a key to climate solutions through carbon sequestration, but many have been drained

Grist

FEBRUARY 15, 2025

Peat bogs sequester a massive amount of the Earth’s carbon dioxide. Bog ecosystems are some of the most efficient carbon-storage ecosystems in the world. They cover just 3 percent of the earths surface, yet hold up to 30 percent of global carbon. Moss excels at storing carbon. It’s unreal.

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The climate crisis needs climate leadership from businesses now

GreenBiz

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

Encouragingly, the COVID-19 pandemic has not diminished the recognized need for bold climate action and actually has strengthened resolve among citizens, companies, governments and investors to drive real progress. Meanwhile, Amazon is taking action against its bold commitment to be carbon-neutral by 2040. Companies are stepping up.

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Geophysical experts call for ethical framework in geoengineering deployment

Envirotec Magazine

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Climate change requires immediate action, and our most urgent, non-negotiable priority must be to tackle the root cause, carbon emissions,” said AGU President Lisa J. Informed Governance. It warns that the unintended consequences of large-scale deployment are largely unknown. They should clearly report any negative results.

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England’s non-woodland trees mapped freely for first time

Envirotec Magazine

APRIL 7, 2025

Englands non-woodland trees have been mapped for first time, says the UK government, revealing these trees make up nearly third of the nations tree cover. The map fills critical data gaps about our national tree assets, helping us understand this natural resource and the benefits it brings, including carbon storage.

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Drax is UK’s largest single source of CO2 emissions

Envirotec Magazine

AUGUST 12, 2024

Tomos Harrison, Electricity Transition Analyst, Ember, said: “It’s a startling fact that the UK’s largest single source of greenhouse gases is a government-backed project that receives hundreds of millions in energy bill payer funding every year.” Currently, Drax is the only company in the UK developing BECCS in the power sector.

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UK companies still struggling with reporting carbon emissions

Envirotec Magazine

DECEMBER 11, 2023

The ‘Road to Net Zero Study’ gathered feedback from senior sustainability decision makers in companies in the financial services, construction, healthcare, higher education and local government sectors, most with more than 1,000 employees each.

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Offshore wind: Inflation and policy uncertainty risks derailing the UK's main hope for a low-carbon future

TechXplore

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

In what many have deemed a disaster, the UK government's latest auction for renewable power—an annual attempt to incentivize private sector investment in a range of power sources—has failed to bring forward any new offshore wind projects.

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Green groups urge UN to raise climate ambition on global shipping

GreenBiz

OCTOBER 20, 2020

IMO member states are meeting this week for critical talks to discuss how the carbon-intensive shipping industry can be regulated to meet its 2030 climate target of reducing its carbon emissions intensity by 40 percent compared to 2008 levels. It is a dynamic that has left environmental campaigners increasingly frustrated. .

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Clean technology mandates can slash prices and carbon emissions to spark cascade of positive tipping points

TechXplore

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Governments can start a global cascade of "positive tipping points" to cut prices and carbon emissions by using mandates to switch investment from polluting fossil fuels to clean technologies, according to a new report launched today at Climate Week NYC.

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Unilever sets out net-zero plans for shareholder vote

GreenBiz

MARCH 25, 2021

The Anglo-Dutch firm first announced plans to give its shareholders a direct say over its climate action strategy back in December , in a bid to boost corporate transparency and governance surrounding its drive to reach net-zero emissions for its core business by 2030 and across its entire supply chain by 2039. It also has set up a $1.18

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Apple creates $200 million fund for nature-based climate solutions

GreenBiz

APRIL 22, 2021

The Restore Fund money will go to investing in working forests to transition them to more sustainable management practices that will sequester more carbon from the atmosphere to balance Apple’s carbon footprint in its hardware supply chain, while the timber production will produce financial profits for Apple as an investor.

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Clean Hydrogen Gets a Boost with Hazer Group’s $6.2M Grant

Hydrogen Fuel News

DECEMBER 24, 2024

Clean Energy Milestone Achieved with Hazers Government Support Hazer Group Ltd, a forward-thinking Australian company specializing in clean energy innovations, has secured $6.2 million in funding from the Western Australian Governments Lower Carbon Grants Program. Importance of the Grant The $6.2

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How governments can strengthen carbon markets and spur long-term success

UK government provides £51.9 million for emissions-cutting projects

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Leveraging the ocean's carbon removal potential

Norwegian Oil Giant’s Plan to Capture UK’s Carbon Is Fraught With Risks

How Digital Transformation will Bend the Curve of the Linear Economy Toward the Circular

Low carbon heat from EfW to reach thousands of homes in Midlothian

Carbon Mapper Releases First Emissions Detections from the Tanager-1 Satellite

Could green hydrogen be key to a carbon-free economy?

Strategy firm BCG pledges net-zero impact, eyes ‘carbon positive’ future

Carbon marketplace hawks credits in businesses that store CO2 with their products

Exclusive: Norway’s Equinor Forced to Withdraw Key Carbon Capture Claim

A tidal wave of new carbon emissions data soon will be upon us

As carbon capture heats up, old questions reignite

How a new industry alliance hopes to scale the market for carbon removals

Tata Steel UK and JCB sign MOU for supply of low-emissions ‘green’ steel

Japan’s low-carbon capacity auctions ‘will have significant impact’ on business case for batteries

Converting captured carbon to fuel: Study assesses what's practical and what's not

£80m boost to help UK businesses tackle carbon emissions

Europe’s largest battery powers up in Blackhillock, in Moray

Government announces funding for green hydrogren, and blending green light

Doosan Fuel Cell Revolutionizes Hydrogen with Carbon Capture Technology

We can’t kick the carbon can down the road…

Why Recovering Lost Heat Could Change Everything About Carbon Reduction

FuelCell Energy Extends Carbon Capture Collaboration with Exxon Mobil to 2026

Germany’s new government can’t just walk away from climate protection

Heat-from-wastewater initiative gets underway in Scotland

Greens attack Woodside proposal to bury CO2 from WA gas project under pristine reef

Texas Becomes the Center of Clean Hydrogen with ExxonMobil’s Project

£13.7 million of e-waste will be generated by April 3G switch-off

Report explores untapped potential of circular retrofitting to decarbonize the built environment

Carbontech is getting ready for its market moment

City-scale heat networks needed to decarbonise heat in Scottish cities, says report by industry body

Bogs hold a key to climate solutions through carbon sequestration, but many have been drained

The climate crisis needs climate leadership from businesses now

Geophysical experts call for ethical framework in geoengineering deployment

England’s non-woodland trees mapped freely for first time

Drax is UK’s largest single source of CO2 emissions

UK companies still struggling with reporting carbon emissions

Offshore wind: Inflation and policy uncertainty risks derailing the UK's main hope for a low-carbon future

Green groups urge UN to raise climate ambition on global shipping

Clean technology mandates can slash prices and carbon emissions to spark cascade of positive tipping points

Unilever sets out net-zero plans for shareholder vote

Apple creates $200 million fund for nature-based climate solutions

Clean Hydrogen Gets a Boost with Hazer Group’s $6.2M Grant

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