1. Germany to overcome climate aims deficit with more renewables, hydrogen

   14 January 2022 Cristina Brooks

   Germany’s new coalition government proposes to tackle a backlog of emissions cuts with more subsidies for renewables, industry, district heating...

   

2. Pakistan needs better policy design for power sector to achieve decarbonization: experts

   13 January 2022 Max Tingyao Lin

   While highly exposed to climate risks, Pakistan is increasing coal-fired generation and reluctant to expand solar, wind capacity.

   

3. Gas-fired power’s EU taxonomy “green label” raises bond risks: T&E

   08 January 2022 Cristina Brooks

   The EU’s “green label” for natural gas power finance should spur the use of blends of low-carbon gases and natural gas.

   

4. China’s central bank begins pumping liquidity into decarbonization projects via new facility

   07 January 2022 Max Tingyao Lin

   The carbon emissions reduction facility could inject as much as CNY 1.8 trillion into low-carbon activities every year, according to domestic...

   

5. Methane reductions key to US climate agenda in 2022

   30 December 2021 Kevin Adler

   The US government has put a bulls-eye target on methane reduction for 2022.

   

6. COP26 dominates Net-Zero Business Daily’s 2021 coverage

   28 December 2021 Keiron Greenhalgh

   How did 2021 turn out in a world warming to emissions reductions, net-zero pledges, renewable energy, climate adaptation, and green bonds?

   

7. US Build Back Better spending plan scuttled by Manchin, but push to pass continues

   21 December 2021 Kevin Adler

   Nearly six months of work on the $1.75-trillion Build Back Better plan for massive US investment in renewable energy is at-risk in the Senate....

   

8. Biden administration expected to deliver on climate-related financial promises in 2022

   17 December 2021 Amena Saiyid

   Biden administration is looking to financial agencies to protect banks, investors and consumers from the risk of climate-related exposures in...

   

9. Chinese national carbon trading market off to a good start amid hopes of further reforms

   17 December 2021 Max Tingyao Lin

   The ETS and voluntary market are enjoying healthy demand from power firms.

   

10. New guidance restricts US overseas fossil fuels project investments

    13 December 2021 Kevin Adler

    The latest iteration of the Biden administration’s climate policy is guidance to embassies to not offer support for high-carbon fossil fuel development...

    

11. EU’s upcoming methane strategy fails to tackle gas imports

    11 December 2021 Cristina Brooks

    NGOs take issue with the offshoring of EU's coal and natural gas emissions.

    

12. Popular EU trade rule tackling palm oil deforestation raises doubts

    10 December 2021 Cristina Brooks

    The move joins proposed trade policies on steel and carbon-intensive products.

    

13. White House pushes back timeline for decarbonizing federal real estate

    08 December 2021 Amena Saiyid

    White House executive order lays out new timelines for decarbonizing the federal government's buildings, vehicles and other assets.

    

14. Israel, Jordan to cooperate on solar, water projects

    06 December 2021 Kevin Adler

    Israel and Jordan have proposed a deal in which Israel provides additional clean water to Jordan in exchange for renewable power.

    

15. Countries’ net-zero goals threatened by scarcity of carbon offsets

    01 December 2021 Cristina Brooks

    Carbon markets are set to expand after a new deal on Article 6, though standards for offsets are still lacking.

    

16. US Interior Department says federal oil, gas leasing program should be reformed with climate, finances in mind

    01 December 2021 Kevin Adler

    The US Department of Interior's recommendations to reform federal onshore and offshore leasing received criticism from all sides.

    

17. UPDATE: Climate risk in focus as Biden renominates Fed Chairman Jerome Powell for another four years

    22 November 2021 Amena Saiyid

    President Biden said current Fed Chairman Jerome Powell and Board Governor Lael Brainard share his belief that urgent action needs to be taken...

    

18. White House seeks US Senate consent to ratify global treaty on HFCs

    17 November 2021 Amena Saiyid

    President Joe Biden has asked the US Senate for consent to ratify the 2016 Kigali Amendment that would phase down the production and use of global...

    

19. US EPA will let Trump-era aviation GHG standards remain for now

    16 November 2021 Amena Saiyid

    US EPA will not revisit first-ever GHG standards set under the Trump administration even though groups claim they are outdated.

    

20. COP26-The Glasgow Agreement: A glass half full

    15 November 2021 Amena Saiyid

    The Glasgow agreement resulted in a first-time recognition of the role fossil fuels play in exacerbating climate change.

    

21. COP26: Governments asked to provide money, regulatory frameworks to kickstart hydrogen economy

    12 November 2021 Max Tingyao Lin

    Hydrogen industry leaders say large investments from private sector can only be realized when governments act.

    

22. COP26: Switzerland touts Article 6-style agreements

    11 November 2021 Kevin Adler

    Switzerland has signed bilateral agreements with six nations for carbon offset programs that meet Paris Agreement Article 6 standards.

    

23. COP26: UK pledges of millions for cooling in Africa, Asia, Latin America

    11 November 2021 Cristina Brooks

    At COP26, experts raise concerns related to rising energy needs of buildings.

    

24. COP26: More than 20 nations vow to develop zero-emission shipping routes

    10 November 2021 Max Tingyao Lin

    The signatories of the Clydebank Declaration plan to develop pilot bunkering projects for six green corridors or more by 2025.

    

25. COP26: US, China say climate efforts must “accelerate”

    10 November 2021 Kevin Adler

    The US and China announced at COP26 a new framework that lays out strong—though general—commitments to reduce methane and CO2 emissions this...

    

26. Bipartisan infrastructure legislation clears US Congress, heads to Biden’s desk for signature

    08 November 2021 Amena Saiyid

    US Congress passed the infrastructure portion of Biden's Build Back Better economic agenda, but the climate and social spending piece remains...

    

27. Taiwan prepares regulations to meet 2050 net-zero goal despite COP26 exclusion

    08 November 2021 Max Tingyao Lin

    Besides aggressive renewable energy expansion, Asia’s seventh-largest economy plans to impose a carbon levy on major polluters, participate in...

    

28. International carbon trading rules come into focus as COP26 enters final week

    07 November 2021 Max Tingyao Lin

    Article 6’s implementation guidance is once again being hotly debated during climate talks.

    

29. COP26: Financial pledges surge, carbon phaseout accelerates, but skepticism remains

    05 November 2021 Kevin Adler

    The first week of COP26 has seen new commitments by many nations to phaseout coal use and to accelerate investments in renewable power, but...

    

30. COP26: Canada, US, and 23 others pledge to end public finance for overseas fossil fuel projects

    04 November 2021 Max Tingyao Lin

    The first international commitment that covers oil and gas could drive $17.8 billion per year to clean energy.

    

31. UK pledges finance sector transition taskforce, £100 mil in climate aid

    03 November 2021 Cristina Brooks

    Promise further grows the UK's new green and climate risk financial data regime.

    

32. COP26: African adaptation funding pledges rise as climate change takes a toll on agriculture

    03 November 2021 Keiron Greenhalgh

    Minimizing the impact of drought, floods, and rising sea levels through climate adaptation tools is a path to helping Africa's farmers that Bill...

    

33. Japan pledges extra $10 billion to bridge climate financing gap at COP26

    02 November 2021 Max Tingyao Lin

    New head of government also doubles Japan’s contribution to adaptation funds to $14.8 billion.

    

34. US cracks down on methane releases from oil, gas sector

    02 November 2021 Amena Saiyid

    US President Joe Biden announced a series of regulations at EPA and the Department of Transportation that will capture methane leaks from oil...

    

35. Issues to watch at COP26: The global view

    29 October 2021 Max Tingyao Lin Kevin Adler Keiron Greenhalgh Cristina Brooks

    Net-Zero Business Daily shares perspectives heading in to COP26 from leaders in key sectors and industries.

    

36. UPDATE: US Supreme Court to review lower court’s dismissal of Trump-era power plant GHG rule

    29 October 2021 Amena Saiyid

    The US Supreme Court has agreed to review a lower court decision at the request of a 19-state coalition led by West Virginia.

    

37. Domestic realities unable to temper a strong US comeback at COP26

    29 October 2021 Amena Saiyid

    The US will command a strong presence at COP26 despite President Biden's inability to get Congress to approve signature legislation.

    

38. Trudeau reshuffle buoys hopes on tough Canadian COP26 stance

    28 October 2021 Keiron Greenhalgh

    The new point man for Canada's COP26 negotiating team is a former Greenpeace activist, raising hopes and fears in equal measure among observers....

    

39. EU response to high energy prices raises hopes for natural gas, nuclear

    28 October 2021 Cristina Brooks

    Policy options on the table include international cooperation on natural gas.

    

40. Critics chide lack of detail as Australia pledges net zero by 2050

    26 October 2021 Keiron Greenhalgh

    Australia's Prime Minister Scott Morrison is looking to head off critics with a net-zero pledge, but the various legs of Australia's journey...

    

41. Issues to watch at COP26: US perspective

    26 October 2021 Kevin Adler

    Net-Zero Business Daily shares perspectives heading in to COP26 from leaders in key US industries, and others.

    

42. UK, Canada, Germany green light billions for developing nations ahead of COP26

    25 October 2021 Cristina Brooks

    Efforts to shore up flagging climate finance reach new pitch ahead of COP26.

    

43. More national emissions pledges arrive pre-COP26, but is it enough?

    25 October 2021 Kevin Adler

    Nations continue to present new net-zero pledges in the run-up to COP26.

    

44. G20 warned to do more to pull its weight ahead of COP26

    22 October 2021 Keiron Greenhalgh

    G20 nations received a pointed reminder of their responsibilities this week ahead of key climate meetings.

    

45. UN body adopts resolution recognizing right to healthy, sustainable environment

    11 October 2021 Keiron Greenhalgh

    The UN Human Rights Council adopts a resolution recognizing the right to a safe, clean, healthy, and sustainable environment.

    

46. Biden administration ramps up efforts to reduce carbon footprint of buildings

    11 October 2021 Kevin Adler

    Under the Biden administration, the US government is redoubling its efforts to support decarbonization of the building sector.

    

47. China’s energy transition hits a bump in the road amid slow power market reforms

    07 October 2021 Max Tingyao Lin

    By doing too little in liberating tariffs, the world’s largest GHG emitter is struggling to ensure sufficient supplies of electricity and risks...

    

48. Austria follows Germany with carbon price for vehicle, heating fuels

    06 October 2021 Cristina Brooks

    Green/conservative coalition's ecotax and tax rebate package gently tackles carbon.

    

49. European Parliament agrees to expand access to courts for citizen-led climate lawsuits

    05 October 2021 Kevin Adler

    The EU Parliament voted on 5 October to approve new rules that ease the ability of non-governmental organizations to sue in EU courts over environmental...

    

50. New German government expected to turn greener despite coalition uncertainty

    30 September 2021 Max Tingyao Lin

    If the Greens participate in the next ruling coalition as widely expected in Germany, Europe’s largest economy is likely to become more aggressive...

    

51. Govt. support for natural gas pipelines in Europe to be phased out by 2027

    29 September 2021 Kevin Adler

    Natural gas pipelines will become ineligible in the EU for funding and accelerated approvals as Projects of the Common Interest after 2027.

    

52. Observers see Trudeau on same climate path after win, eye election promises

    27 September 2021 Keiron Greenhalgh

    Climate activists and renewable energy advocates want to see Prime Minister Justin Trudeau deliver on campaign trail pledges.

    

53. US cracks down on climate-warming refrigerants

    23 September 2021 Amena Saiyid

    The US agrees to phase out climate-warming refrigerants, but is yet to sign the global treaty phasing out their production and consumption.

    

54. Xi puts China in positive light with coal pledge, but devil could be in the detail

    23 September 2021 Max Tingyao Lin

    China promises not to build new overseas coal plants—without stating how and when.

    

55. US SEC prods companies to comply with decade-old climate disclosure guidance

    23 September 2021 Amena Saiyid

    The US Securities and Exchange Commission is warning companies it will ask for more information if disclosures of climate risk fail to include...

    

56. South Africa sets sights on stiffer 2030 GHG emissions target

    21 September 2021 Keiron Greenhalgh

    South Africa’s government approved plans for a more ambitious GHG emissions target for the coming decade than previously expected.

    

57. US, EU issue global pledge to cut global methane levels by 30% by 2030

    17 September 2021 Amena Saiyid

    US and EU set a global goal of reducing methane emissions by 2030 that a UN study says can be achieved using existing technologies.

    

58. US House panel recommends 4% annual clean energy gains in budget reconciliation measure

    15 September 2021 Amena Saiyid

    A US House committee recommends the imposition of a methane fee and the creation of a program that will reward utilities for continuing to shift...

    

59. US joins OECD allies in seeking an end to coal-fired power financing

    14 September 2021 Amena Saiyid

    The US is joining its allies in seeking an end to overseas financing of coal-fired projects as investors step up their demands for clean energy...

    

60. Industry seeks mandatory 30% by 2030 EU recycled plastics packaging content target

    13 September 2021 Keiron Greenhalgh Clay Boswell

    Europe's plastics industry wants a mandatory EU recycled content target for plastics packaging of 30% by 2030.

    

61. Scottish government decarbonization plans amid tie-up find industry favor

    10 September 2021 Keiron Greenhalgh

    The Scottish government’s decarbonization and renewable energy plans for the coming year won a favorable reception from industry this week.

    

62. South Korean provinces seek an earlier end to coal-fired power

    08 September 2021 Amena Saiyid

    South Korean provinces step up pressure on President Moon to retire coal-fired generation earlier than planned.

    

63. Number of countries tackling air pollution on the rise, but not enough: study

    08 September 2021 Keiron Greenhalgh

    A study shows the number of countries rolling out programs to combat air pollution increased over the past five years, but more is still required....

    

64. Saudi Arabia to launch regional carbon trading platform

    03 September 2021 IHS Markit Energy Expert

    Saudi Arabia plans to set up a platform for the trading of carbon offsets, credits generated in the Middle East and North Africa.

    

65. South Korea passes bill to mandate carbon neutrality by 2050

    03 September 2021 IHS Markit Energy Expert

    South Korea passed a bill mandating national carbon neutrality by 2050, becoming the 14th country in the world to legislate a carbon target.

    

66. US Treasury eyes how insurers weigh climate risk

    01 September 2021 Amena Saiyid

    As losses mount from climate-related disasters, the US Treasury is seeking to assess, anticipate, and address the financial risk to the US insurance...

    

67. New climate change office at US Health Department to tackle hospital, health system GHGs

    30 August 2021 Amena Saiyid

    The US Department of Health and Human Services has created an office to deal with the impacts of climate change on vulnerable populations and...

    

68. US agencies seek input on improving competitiveness of clean tech exports

    27 August 2021 Kevin Adler

    The US International Trade Association is seeking public comment on ways to improve US export competitiveness in cleantech products.

    

69. US will get closer to its goal of halving GHGs by 2030 with Democratic measures, Schumer

    26 August 2021 Amena Saiyid

    The US Congress has approved a budget resolution for fiscal year 2022 that contains incentives and funding to place the country on the path to...

    

70. US, Singapore agree to tackle climate risk, boost clean technology investment

    25 August 2021 Amena Saiyid

    The climate partnership between the US and Singapore will open up clean energy investment opportunities in the region.

    

71. Biden efforts to curb fossil fuel GHGs checked by courts

    23 August 2021 Amena Saiyid

    US court decisions, despite some setbacks, seem to be reaffirming Biden's goal to wean the US away from fossil fuel production.

    

72. Fit for 55: Bioenergy without carbon capture gets short end of the stick

    23 August 2021 Cristina Brooks

    The recent proposals limit but don't close the book on forest wood-based electricity and heat.

    

73. US Treasury urges multilateral development banks to back carbon capture, methane abatement projects

    18 August 2021 Amena Saiyid

    US Treasury guidance will allow multilateral development banks to finance gas power plants and pipelines.

    

74. US Interior Department appeals court ruling on new oil, gas leasing on federal lands

    17 August 2021 Amena Saiyid

    The US Department of the Interior will continue to review the federal oil and gas leasing program as a whole to assess its carbon footprint...

    

75. CERAWeek Conversations: Bridging gaps on the road to COP26

    13 August 2021 IHS Markit Energy Expert

    CERAWeek Conversations looks at key issues on the road to COP26.

    

76. Fit for 55: Biofuel sector burdened with high-flying, full-sail ambition

    10 August 2021 Cristina Brooks

    Biofuel producers are not completely ready to switch feedstocks and customers.

    

77. UPDATE: US Senate passes infrastructure bill; offshore, utility-scale wind will reap dividends

    10 August 2021 Kevin Adler Amena Saiyid

    The US Senate passed the $1.2-trillion bipartisan infrastructure plan on 10 August.

    

78. Japan to test carbon credit market feasibility in 2022

    06 August 2021

    Japan is looking to carbon trading as part of efforts to decarbonize its economy en route to a net-zero future.

    

79. Fit for 55: Shipping industry lobby fights EU net-zero policy

    06 August 2021 Cristina Brooks

    Study suggests transportation sector may reject aggressive net-zero path.

    

80. Australia labels possible EU carbon border tax “discriminatory”

    04 August 2021 IHS Markit Energy Expert

    For the second time in a few weeks, a top Australian official criticized the EU's possible Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism as discriminatory...

    

81. UNFCCC urges nations to revise “unsatisfactory” Paris deal plans

    04 August 2021 Cristina Brooks

    Limiting global warming to 2 degrees C means greater national ambitions in the coming months.

    

82. Infographic: Road to COP26

    04 August 2021 Paul McConnell Kevin Adler

    Keep track of key events leading up to COP26 with this IHS Markit timeline.

    

83. Israel plans 2023 carbon tax after upping emissions reduction target

    04 August 2021 Keiron Greenhalgh

    Israel is to introduce a carbon tax in 2023, rolled out in phases through 2028.

    

84. UK proposes program to verify carbon allowances globally

    30 July 2021 Kevin Adler

    The Voluntary Carbon Markets Integrity initiative is a new effort to create a standard, global registry for carbon allowances.

    

85. Infographic: EU ETS and EU ETS 2 timelines post-Fit for 55

    27 July 2021 Cristina Brooks

    The Fit for 55 proposals would create a staged approach to tighter emissions in industry, power, refinery as well as heating and vehicle sectors....

    

86. Japan raises renewables target for 2030 to 36-38% of power mix

    22 July 2021 Kevin Adler

    Japan is proposing to nearly double its renewable energy target for 2030 to 36-38% of the power generation mix.

    

87. Trade experts positive on EU’s CBAM, despite risk of rich nation-poor nation rift

    21 July 2021 Cristina Brooks

    Diplomacy called for as countries reshape trade rules around carbon.

    

88. EC Fit for 55 proposals promise “transformative impact” on aviation

    21 July 2021 Kevin Adler

    The aviation industry could be squeezed by policies in the EC's Fit for 55 package, including new mandates for sustainable aviation fuel and...

    

89. FERC launches sweeping review of US transmission policies to aid clean power

    19 July 2021 Jeff Beattie Amena Saiyid

    The US Federal Energy Regulatory Commission unveils its first attempt at overhauling the nation's electric transmission policies in a decade...

    

90. Road sector rules in EU's Fit for 55 squeeze refineries, spur EVs

    19 July 2021 Cristina Brooks

    EC is tightening its vehicle emissions standards as it spurs zero-emissions transportation markets.

    

91. EU takes aim at more emissions with Fit for 55 package of proposals

    14 July 2021 Kevin Adler Cristina Brooks

    The Fit for 55 package of energy and climate reforms would transform numerous sectors of the EU economy towards 2030 and 2050 GHG goals.

    

92. European bodies agree on policy for wider access to EU courts for environmental suits

    13 July 2021 Kevin Adler

    The European Parliament and European Council have ironed out differences on how to increase the public's ability to file litigation over environmental...

    

93. Biden signature returns tighter methane rules on US oil and gas production

    01 July 2021 Amena Saiyid

    The US EPA gets a clean slate to write tougher rules to limit methane emissions from new and existing oil and gas operations.

    

94. US, Canada expand clean energy cooperation

    30 June 2021 Keiron Greenhalgh

    The US and Canada are set to expand their clean energy cooperation in an effort to accelerate the transition to net-zero emissions by 2050.

    

95. German lawmakers hasten deadline for climate neutrality to 2045

    29 June 2021 IHS Markit Energy Expert

    Germany's parliament has changed the country's net-zero target year from 2050 to 2045.

    

96. EU net-zero emissions target official after Council's approval

    25 June 2021 Cristina Brooks

    EU emissions target paves the way for industrial greening and tariffs.

    

97. Biden announces compromise infrastructure plan of $1.2 trillion over eight years

    24 June 2021 Kevin Adler

    President Joe Biden said a bipartisan group of senators has agreed to a $1.2-trillion infrastructure spending plan.

    

98. EU body proposes TEN-E rule fund hydrogen in Europe’s grids

    22 June 2021 Cristina Brooks

    EU member state opposition indicates a longer wait before networks cut fossil fuels.

    

99. EU rulemaking bodies might open door to citizen-led climate lawsuits

    17 June 2021 Kevin Adler

    European lawmakers are coming closer to resolving a dispute of more than a decade over limitations on nongovernmental organizations' abilities...

    

100. US, EU launch net-zero pressure group, talk global carbon price

     17 June 2021 Cristina Brooks

     Group seeks net zero as global benchmark ahead of COP26 in Glasgow

     

101. US court blocks Biden’s pause on oil, gas leasing on federal lands

     16 June 2021 Amena Saiyid

     Court ruling will have the effect of restarting the leasing process on hold since President Biden’s 27 January executive order on climate change....

     

102. NATO adopts climate security action plan for the first time

     15 June 2021 Amena Saiyid

     NATO will conduct annual GHG assessments of its installations and exercises, and develop methodologies for assessing them.

     

103. G7 leaders punt on pushing green growth for developing countries

     14 June 2021 Amena Saiyid

     G7 members will release a plan in autumn at the earliest that will spell out how they plan to counter China's Belt and Road Initiative to fund...

     

104. US House panel moves to repeal Trump rollback of EPA methane rules

     11 June 2021 Jim Day

     The US Congress moved closer 10 June to cancelling the Trump administration's rollback of methane regulations for oil and gas producers.

     

105. GM supports US-wide rollout of California’s vehicle emissions framework

     11 June 2021 Stephanie Brinley

     GM informed the US EPA it now supports national adoption of clean vehicle standards proposed in California’s vehicle emissions framework.

     

106. Keystone XL crude pipeline terminated due to US opposition

     10 June 2021 Kevin Adler

     TC Energy announced on 9 June that it is canceling its Keystone XL crude pipeline from Canada to the US, in the face of US President Joe Biden...

     

107. Biden ends infrastructure talks with GOP; Schumer touts bipartisan plan

     09 June 2021 IHS Markit Energy Expert

     Negotiations between President Biden and Senate Republicans over an infrastructure bill have ended, though a new effort might gain traction.

     

108. US DOE looks to revamp its mission under Biden

     07 June 2021 Amena Saiyid

     President Biden is empowering the US Department of Energy with a new mission to develop hydrogen and carbon capture technologies.

     

109. Mexico’s energy transition could be aided by US climate push

     04 June 2021 Kevin Adler

     The US and Mexico could cooperate more closely on climate change issues after the 6 June national election in Mexico.

     

110. Biden FY 2022 budget doubles down on commitment to electric vehicles

     03 June 2021 Kevin Adler

     The proposed US FY 2022 budget includes billions of dollars to support the purchase of electric vehicles and installation of EV chargers.

     

111. Insight: Paris Alignment Methodologies, Challenges and Alternative Approaches

     02 June 2021 Nick Lowes Christine Chow

     Businesses from all sectors are increasingly expected to demonstrate that their targets and plans for reducing carbon emissions are consistent...

     

112. Biden seeks big hikes for DOE clean energy, nuke funding

     29 May 2021 Jeff Beattie

     President Biden's proposed FY 2022 federal government budget includes a $1.9 bil boost for DOE work on energy efficiency and renewable energy....

     

113. Global warming may hit 1.5 degrees Celsius within five years: WMO

     27 May 2021 IHS Markit Energy Expert

     The World Meteorological Organization said that there is a 40% chance the average global temperature will surpass pre-industrial levels by 1.5...

     

114. US Senate panel advances energy tax credit overhaul bill, GOP releases counter-offer for Biden

     27 May 2021 IHS Markit Energy Expert

     The Democrat-led US Senate Finance Committee, over the objections of Republicans, moves legislation offering a range of technology neutral tax-credits...

     

115. Oil majors forced to reckon with climate impacts

     26 May 2021 Amena Saiyid

     Activist shareholders drum up majority to force global oil majors to reckon with climate impacts and related risks.

     

116. EU weighs “extra-jurisdictional grab” with proposed shipping regulations, emissions price

     25 May 2021 Cristina Brooks

     EU plans for a shipping carbon price and sulfur control zones face diverse hurdles.

     

117. Nigeria’s Osinbajo seeks gas transition funds even as G7 eyes exit

     25 May 2021 Keiron Greenhalgh

     Developing nations want the same access as developed nations to include gas-fired generation and powered vehicles in decarbonization strategies....

     

118. Spain becomes fourth EU country slapping ban on new fossil fuel production

     21 May 2021 Cristina Brooks

     Spain's first net-zero bill will curb GHGs across sectors including power, mobility, buildings.

     

119. Energy transition dialogue a path to trust, calming Latin American unrest: panel

     20 May 2021 Keiron Greenhalgh

     Engagement on the energy transition can help tackle the civil unrest flaring up across Latin America in recent weeks and months, restoring trust...

     

120. North American power transition needs resiliency, policy-driven approaches: execs

     19 May 2021 William Fleeson

     Energy executives from across North America believe there is a need for resiliency as well as policy-driven change as the continent’s power sector...

     

121. Net-zero pledges by US utilities spotlight different timelines, benchmarks

     19 May 2021 Kevin Adler

     Most US utilities have made carbon-reduction pledges, but say technology must advance for them to reach net zero by 2050.

     

122. EU asked to rein in manufacturers blamed for rising van emissions

     18 May 2021 Cristina Brooks

     NGO says e-vans falling behind electric cars because of weaker regulations.

     

123. Germany may accelerate coal exit, aviation fuel plans after court ruling

     13 May 2021 Cristina Brooks

     Case follows Europe's other courts in forcing nation to speed progress on emissions.

     

124. EU states slow to claim recovery funding for greener roads and heat

     07 May 2021 Cristina Brooks

     Many EU states seeking funds have not yet applied for all the finance available.

     

125. Private sector must fund bulk of EU's climate change projects: CLC CEO

     07 May 2021 IHS Markit Energy Expert

     The Climate Leadership Coalition says that private investment in Europe will have to carry the region to meet its 2030 climate objectives.

     

126. Readily available technologies can plug global methane releases: UN study

     06 May 2021 Amena Saiyid

     Targeting the fossil fuel sector with existing technologies can make a sizeable dent in global methane emissions.

     

127. Asset managers unhappy with multiple climate disclosure regimes, seek consistency

     05 May 2021 Amena Saiyid

     Asset managers say they need standardized metrics to report climate risks and to guard against investing in companies that are greenwashing their...

     

128. EPA proposes trading program to phase out climate-warming refrigerants

     03 May 2021 Amena Saiyid

     The US EPA is not waiting for a formal ratification of the global Kigali Amendment to phase down the use and production of HFCs that are potent...

     

129. UPDATE: EPA reviewing existing rules to find GHG cuts for Biden plan

     03 May 2021 Amena Saiyid

     EPA Administrator Michael Regan was grilled by House Energy and Commerce Committee members about EPA's role in meeting the US goal of halving...

     

130. Greece rushes to exit coal amid carbon price surge

     30 April 2021 Cristina Brooks

     Regulations, green bonds and increased EU ETS allowance prices boost renewable prospects.

     

131. Biden embraces “big government” role as US transitions to a low-carbon economy

     29 April 2021 Amena Saiyid

     US President Joe Biden made it clear that he is pursuing a role for federal government in helping the country's recover and transition to a low-carbon...

     

132. US Senate votes to reinstate Obama-era methane limits for new oil, gas wells

     28 April 2021 Amena Saiyid

     US Senate Democrats are successful at invoking the Congressional Review Act for the first time to dismantle a Trump-era regulation on methane...

     

133. Australia focuses on market-based programs, emissions trading

     28 April 2021 Kevin Adler

     Australia's market-oriented approach to climate change solutions includes expanding a carbon offsets trading program and investing in green hydrogen...

     

134. Biden announces DOE financing aid, DOT siting help for new power line

     28 April 2021

     The Biden administration is opening $8.25 billion of new funding to finance construction of power lines as well as new guidance to overcome siting...

     

135. Vietnam’s draft power plan backs coal cancellations, commitments to gas, renewables

     27 April 2021 Kevin Adler

     Vietnam's newest Power Development Plan envisions shifting from coal-fired power to gas and renewables.

     

136. Countries seek to green armed forces as they tackle security threat of climate change

     27 April 2021 Amena Saiyid

     Countries are seeking to reduce fossil fuel use among their armed forces as part of their overall commitments to reduce GHGs.

     

137. Panama Canal aims for carbon neutrality by 2030

     26 April 2021

     The Panama Canal Authority has announced a goal of reaching carbon neutrality in 2030.

     

138. International leaders detail energy transition, cleantech progress, pledge new initiatives

     26 April 2021 Kevin Adler

     Representatives from across the globe detailed their decarbonization efforts at the Leaders Climate Summit on 23 April.

     

139. Climate summit leads to new, expanded international collaborations

     23 April 2021 Kevin Adler

     Numerous new and expanded international coalitions emerged during the US-led climate summit on 22-23 April.

     

140. Brazil’s Bolsonaro pledges 2050 climate neutrality; wants Western cash to do so

     22 April 2021 Keiron Greenhalgh

     Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro announced the country would achieve climate neutrality by 2050

     

141. US Senate Democrats propose "tech-neutral" revamp of energy tax credits

     22 April 2021

     Senior Democrats in the US Senate unveiled a sweep­ing proposal to overhaul the energy tax credit system 21 April.

     

142. Financing for fossil fuel projects come under fire at climate summit

     22 April 2021 Kevin Adler Amena Saiyid

     US President Joe Biden issues the country's first-ever international climate financing plan that could end support for overseas fossil fuel projects....

     

143. US, Biden aim for “ambitious” 50-52% cut in GHG emissions by 2030

     22 April 2021 Amena Saiyid

     President Joe Biden announces the US will halve its GHG emissions compared with 2005 levels by 2030.

     

144. ‘Ambitious’ EU Climate Law aims to reduce GHG emissions 55% by 2030

     21 April 2021 Cristina Brooks

     The EU gains speed on a slew of environmental regimes, for example the EU ETS.

     

145. Global energy-related carbon emissions to surge nearly 5% in 2021, led by coal: IEA

     21 April 2021 Kevin Adler

     As the world's economies rebound in 2021, so too will energy-related carbon emissions, rising nearly 5%, says the International Energy Agency....

     

146. Chinese state-owned energy companies fast-track peak carbon emissions plans

     21 April 2021 Bernadette Lee

     A number of state-owned Chinese energy companies are fast-tracking their peak carbon emissions plans.

     

147. Canada’s FY2021/22 budget includes big green investments, indication of additional GHG emissions cuts

     20 April 2021 Kevin Adler

     Canada's draft FY2021/22 budget includes nearly $18 billion in spending on green recovery programs and implies the country will exceed its GHG...

     

148. US aims to make climate crisis a “center” of its foreign policy: Sec. of State Blinken

     20 April 2021 Amena Saiyid

     US Secretary of State Blinken seeks to reaffirm US leadership role in tackling climate change around the world.

     

149. US, China agree on raising climate ambition

     19 April 2021 Amena Saiyid

     US and China agree to work on raising global climate ambitions and developing their respective long-term GHG goals before COP26 in Glasgow, Scotland....

     

150. UK must link to EU ETS to reach net-zero cheaply: generators

     16 April 2021 Cristina Brooks

     The UK is relying on emissions trading to reach its 2050 net-zero emissions goal.

     

151. US FERC finalizes carbon pricing policy statement with bipartisan support

     16 April 2021 Amena Saiyid

     FERC policy will help 12 states that have some form of carbon pricing on the books, and others that are looking to impose it..

     

152. Climate emphasis in China’s 14th Five-Year-Plan unprecedented: analyst

     16 April 2021 Bernadette Lee

     The emphasis on the climate in China’s 14th Five-Year-Plan is unprecedented, according to an analyst.

     

153. Energy transition won’t happen overnight: Daniel Yergin

     15 April 2021 Amena Saiyid

     The global power sector is ready to embrace decarbonization through renewables and energy storage.

     

154. US net GHG emissions decreased 1.7% year on year in 2019: EPA

     14 April 2021 Kevin Adler

     US GHG emissions increased by 1.7% in 2019 from 2018, according to new data from the US EPA.

     

155. China’s 2020 coal plant newbuild more than offset retirements for rest of world: report

     14 April 2021 William Fleeson

     The coal plants built in China in 2020 exceeded capacity taken offline in the rest of the world.

     

156. UK gives green finance sector an edge with binding TCFD rule

     14 April 2021 Cristina Brooks

     London's financial industry is expected to benefit if the UK can ramp up companies' sluggish pace on climate risk.

     

157. Exact target of US Paris Treaty Nationally Determined Contribution remains in limbo

     14 April 2021 Kevin Adler

     The Leaders' Climate Summit coordinated by the US will occur on 22-23 April, and it might be when the US announces its updated nationally determined...

     

158. Carbon tax could be key to Asia’s energy transition, GHG reductions: IMF

     12 April 2021 Kevin Adler

     A carbon tax of $25/mt implemented over a 10-year period across the Asia Pacific region could reduce their GHG emissions by 21%, said the IMF....

     

159. White House seeks $14 bil to fund climate-related initiatives in budget request

     09 April 2021 Amena Saiyid

     The White House wants Congress to fund at least $14 billion in spending to fight climate change in the 12 months starting 1 October.

     

160. Puerto Rico weighs options for expanding renewable power, hardening grid

     09 April 2021 Kevin Adler

     Puerto Rico regulators and legislators are weighing their options for ensuring power resiliency and transitioning to clean energy technology....

     

161. Kerry stresses "decade of decision" on global climate engagement

     08 April 2021 William Fleeson

     John Kerry, US presidential envoy for climate issues, discussed the need for multilateral cooperation on climate change at the IMF-World Bank...

     

162. International Monetary Fund, World Bank emphasize climate commitments

     07 April 2021 Kevin Adler Amena Saiyid

     Leaders of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank emphasized this week that climate change remains at the top of their agenda, along...

     

163. EU's top court tosses farmers' challenge to emissions target

     07 April 2021 Cristina Brooks

     Europe’s highest court rejects farmers' appeal criticizing the EU's GHG emissions targets.

     

164. US considers stepping up methane emissions reductions

     07 April 2021 Kevin Adler

     Recognition in the US and globally that methane reduction needs to be a priority is generating ideas from government and industry.

     

165. US should explore manipulation of sun rays to cool Earth: National Academies

     05 April 2021 Karin Rives

     Geoengineering is gaining traction as a last-resort tool for curbing climate change, with the US' National Academies saying it warrants study....

     

166. UK and oil producers jointly target net zero in North Sea Transition

     02 April 2021 Cristina Brooks

     The UK’s North Sea Transition strategy invests heavily in CCUS and hydrogen.

     

167. Biden $2-trillion infrastructure plan includes support for power grid, EVs, cleantech

     31 March 2021 Kevin Adler Amena Saiyid

     The American Jobs Plan announced 31 March by President Joe Biden includes many energy transition features.

     

168. CLEAN Future Act heads list of possible US congressional routes to energy transition

     29 March 2021 Kevin Adler

     Interest is heating up in the US Congress on major clean energy legislation.

     

169. US DOE sets new target to cut solar costs by 60%

     26 March 2021

     The US DOE sets a goal of cutting the cost of solar energy by 60% within the next 10 years through a R&D program.

     

170. Canada's Supreme Court rules national carbon tax constitutional

     25 March 2021 Kevin Adler

     The Supreme Court of Canada ruled 25 March that the government's pollution pricing regime, which includes a national carbon tax, is constitutional....

     

171. Bipartisan bill seeks $4.9 billion for CCS infrastructure

     23 March 2021 Karin Rives

     Bipartisan bill lays foundation for carbon capture and storage infrastructure, creating financing program modeled after similar federal programs...

     

172. US FERC adjusts gas pipeline review with deeper look at GHG emissions impact

     23 March 2021 Kevin Adler

     With a pipeline approval for Northern Natural on 22 March, FERC for the first time incorporated analysis of a pipeline project’s GHG emissions...

     

173. US SEC nixes bids by oil companies to omit climate resolutions

     22 March 2021 Amena Saiyid

     SEC actions are designed to protect the rights of shareholders to drive companies toward sustainable investments.

     

174. China to balance climate ambitions, economic growth with latest five-year plan: analyst

     19 March 2021 Bernadette Lee

     The 14th Five-Year Plan of the Chinese government seeks to balance economic and climate ambitions, according to IHS Markit’s Lara Dong.

     

175. US Commodity Futures Trading Commission sets eyes on climate risk with new unit

     18 March 2021 Amena Saiyid

     US CFTC's action anticipates climate-fueled risks to financial markets.

     

176. Kerry: Paris accord “precludes” EU carbon border tariff

     17 March 2021 Cristina Brooks

     The EU's carbon-linked border tariff is not the preferred policy of the US.

     

177. Austria reiterates EU trade deal veto over burning of Amazon in Brazil

     16 March 2021 Cristina Brooks

     Austria’s governing coalition puts another nail in the coffin of the Mercosur EU–South American free trade agreement.

     

178. US Senate confirms Haaland as Interior Secretary

     16 March 2021 Kevin Adler

     Debra Haaland was approved by a Senate committee on 4 March to be the next Interior Department Secretary; her nomination moves to the full Senate....

     

179. Climate-focused infrastructure bill could boost US power grid, CCS

     15 March 2021 Amena Saiyid

     US senators as well as representatives from power and gas companies agree on a need for a diverse fuel mix to shore up the nation's electricity...

     

180. Canada to expand carbon offset trading program as part of low-carbon push

     12 March 2021 Kevin Adler

     Canada's national government continues to roll out funding and proposed regulations to move the country on a path towards 2030 and 2050 emissions...

     

181. European Parliament votes to keep free emissions allowances for key sectors

     11 March 2021

     The European Parliament passed a non-binding vote on 9 March to maintain the supply of free carbon allowances to the cement, chemicals, and steel...

     

182. Regan confirmed as US EPA chief as lawmakers discuss agency’s future

     10 March 2021 Karin Rives

     The US Senate overwhelmingly confirmed Michael Regan to lead the Environmental Protection Agency ...

     

183. Governments missing their chance with green stimulus funding: study

     10 March 2021 Keiron Greenhalgh

     Governments around the globe are missing their chance to reduce greenhouse gas emissions at the same time as fighting the impact of the COVID-19...

     

184. CERAWeek: Carbon capture feasible in India but needs long-term strategy

     08 March 2021 Bernadette Lee

     India’s geological storage potential for carbon dioxide (CO2) in the range of 500 to 1,000 gigatons (GT) makes carbon capture and storage a feasible...

     

185. CERAWeek: Building resilience into energy systems to be focus for US lawmakers

     05 March 2021 Amena Saiyid

     US lawmakers agree on securing critical mineral supplies needed for storage and EVs but differ on fossil fuel reliance.

     

186. CERAWeek: White House Climate Advisor McCarthy talks up government-industry cooperation

     04 March 2021 Kevin Adler

     The Biden administration is working closely with the private sector on a range of energy transition programs that will reduce emissions and create...

     

187. Democrats seek 80% carbon cuts from US power sector by 2030, fossil-free grid by 2035

     03 March 2021 Karin Rives

     House Democrats revealed the CLEAN Futures Act on 2 March, seeking to push aggressively to decarbonize the power sector and expand US electrification....

     

188. CERAWeek: Energy Secretary backs mining to plug shortages of minerals needed for energy storage

     03 March 2021 Amena Saiyid

     US Energy Secretary backs the concept of mining for critical minerals at home instead of relying on economic competitors.

     

189. CERAWeek: DOE Sec. Granholm says $40 billion in clean energy loans ready to roll

     03 March 2021 Karin Rives

     At CERAWeek by IHS Markit, new DOE Sec. Jennifer Granholm announced that the agency's $40-billion loan authority is back in high gear.

     

190. CERAWeek: Kerry says US will push China, other major emitters for steeper carbon cuts

     02 March 2021 Karin Rives Amena Saiyid

     While relations with China have changed since then former US Secretary of State John Kerry helped to negotiate the 2015 Paris Agreement, he's...

     

191. CERAWeek: Norway’s Bru calls for carbon tax proliferation

     02 March 2021 Keiron Greenhalgh

     Norway wants to see an expansion of carbon tax regimes across the globe ...

     

192. CERAWeek: CFTC chief says US financial system needs carbon price for “existential” risk

     02 March 2021 Cristina Brooks

     Acting chairman of the US CFTC adds his voice to a growing chorus warning of climate change’s financial sector impacts.

     

193. CERAWeek: EU’s carbon border tax “signal” to trading partners

     02 March 2021 Cristina Brooks

     The EU’s net-zero emissions efforts are being felt globally as companies buy its exported energy technologies and prepare for the potential roll-out...

     

194. CERAWeek: Márquez says Colombia needs to deliver on multi-faceted strategy to meet emissions goal

     01 March 2021 Keiron Greenhalgh

     Plans to cut Colombia’s carbon emissions by more than 50% by 2030 are realistic, if it adopts and delivers on a complex, multi-faceted strategy...

     

195. EU targets reform of anti-greening Energy Charter Treaty

     01 March 2021 Cristina Brooks

     The EU is in danger of falling short of its Paris Agreement emissions target if the bloc fails in proposed reforms of the Energy Charter Treaty...

     

196. Biden administration restores Obama-era carbon cost estimate, plans 2022 update

     26 February 2021 Karin Rives

     The White House expects to update these estimates with final values by January 2022.

     

197. UN says national climate pledges “nowhere close” to limiting climate change to 1.5°C

     26 February 2021 Karin Rives

     Governments "are nowhere close to the level of ambition needed to limit climate change to 1.5°C,” said UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres...

     

198. US Senate confirms former Michigan Governor Granholm as Energy Secretary

     25 February 2021 Amena Saiyid

     Newly confirmed US Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm will oversee the report identifying supply chain risks to critical minerals needed for...

     

199. UN Security Council discusses climate change’s impact on peace, stability

     24 February 2021 Keiron Greenhalgh

     The UN Security Council discussed the link between climate change and security, but Russia put the kybosh on a formal expression of intent.

     

200. Philippines set to make carbon neutrality commitment later in 2021

     23 February 2021 Bernadette Lee

     Later this year, The Philippines will issue its plan for reducing carbon emissions starting by 2030 to reach its goals under the Paris Agreement....

     

201. Biden reiterates opposition to Keystone XL pipeline in meeting with Canada’s Trudeau

     23 February 2021 Amena Saiyid

     President Joe Biden says the Keystone XL pipeline project will undermine US credibility on climate leadership.

     

202. Philippines’ energy transition poses challenges, but future remains positive

     22 February 2021 Bernadette Lee

     First Philippines Holdings CEO discusses the nation's energy transition.

     

203. US lawmakers agree on a need for a resilient, reliable electrical grid

     18 February 2021 Amena Saiyid

     US lawmakers question the Electric Reliability Council of Texas about its preparedness for extreme weather events.

     

204. Biden moves past Clean Power Plan, with an eye to a clean electricity standard

     18 February 2021

     The US EPA will not use the Obama-era rule to limit carbon emissions from power plants

     

205. China needs to recalibrate policy, develop technology to meet 2060 net-zero goal: IHS Markit

     17 February 2021 Bernadette Lee

     China must recalibrate its energy transition policies to accelerate decarbonization work and develop new technologies if it is to meet its net-zero...

     

206. US carbon emissions rose during Trump administration’s first three years: EPA

     15 February 2021 Karin Rives

     US Environmental Protection Agency data show the country’s carbon emissions rose during the President Donald Trump’s first three years in office...

     

207. US SEC should mandate climate disclosure risks: report

     11 February 2021 Amena Saiyid

     A report argues the current voluntary climate risk disclosure regime in the US is not working and needs to be improved and mandated.

     

208. Enacting climate agenda before 2022 elections likely a Biden priority

     10 February 2021

     Policies to clean up emissions from the US vehicle sector will likely be a Biden priority in 2021-2022.

     

209. No timeline set for net zero, but Singapore on track to achieve goal: government official

     09 February 2021

     Singapore is enacting a range of policies to reduce its carbon emissions.

     

210. Court ruling calls out France’s Paris Agreement failures

     05 February 2021 Cristina Brooks

     A French court decision cheered climate activists this week by ordering the country’s government to look into its failings under several climate...

     

211. National Climate Advisor McCarthy promises jobs focus as part of US climate agenda

     04 February 2021 Kevin Adler

     Gina McCarthy, the US National Climate Adviser, said on 3 February that Biden administration climate priorities will produce new jobs and improve...

     

212. Singapore MPs call for minimum 15-fold carbon tax increase by 2040

     04 February 2021

     A parliamentary panel called on Singapore's government to boost the country's carbon tax to $75-$120/mt by 2040.

     

213. US DOE nominee Jennifer Granholm passes Senate committee, with clean energy major topic

     04 February 2021 Kevin Adler Jeff Beattie

     Jennifer Granholm was approved by a Senate committee to be the US Secretary of Energy, but with some Republicans criticizing President Biden's...

     

214. Biden’s pick to head US EPA vows fresh look at power plant carbon caps

     03 February 2021 Amena Saiyid

     Michael Regan, President Joe Biden's pick to head the US EPA, commits to a fresh start on addressing power plant GHG emissions.

     

215. UPDATE: Court ruling could jeopardize Trump GHG, air rules

     28 January 2021 Amena Saiyid

     Trump EPA air quality and climate rules that took effect upon publication are in danger with a recent federal court ruling.

     

216. Biden takes government-wide approach to fighting climate change

     27 January 2021 Amena Saiyid

     Biden seeks to reduce federal government's carbon footprint through existing authorities.

     

217. Dutch government doubles down on climate adaptation

     26 January 2021 Keiron Greenhalgh

     The government of the Netherlands' efforts to combat the coronavirus pandemic have come under fire, but it isn't backing down.

     

218. Biden revokes permit for Keystone XL pipeline

     22 January 2021 Kevin Adler

     Citing climate change concerns, US President Joe Biden revoked a key permit for the Keystone XL crude pipeline from Canada on 20 January.

     

219. Glick’s FERC seen focusing on transmission, MOPR, environmental justice

     22 January 2021 Jeff Beattie

     A change at the top of a key US regulator is expected to boost renewable generation through changes related to transmission and wholesale power...

     

220. New US Senate Majority Leader pledges action on climate

     21 January 2021 Amena Saiyid

     Democrats commanding a razor-thin majority in the US Senate pledge climate action in the 117th Congress. Republicans respond by taking steps...

     

221. US rejoins Paris Climate Agreement

     20 January 2021 Amena Saiyid

     President Joe Biden returned the US to the 2015 Paris Agreement and sign a number of orders to address climate change.

     

222. US appeals court tosses out Trump power plant GHG rule

     19 January 2021 Amena Saiyid

     A federal appeals court said the Trump EPA's power plant rule to limit GHGs was based on a fundamental misconstruction of the Clean Air Act.

     

223. Lawyers Say US EPA's GHG threshold rule on shaky legal ground

     13 January 2021 Amena Saiyid

     US EPA's new rule setting GHG emissions thresholds as the basis for future regulation was finalized without seeking public comment.

     

224. US states forge ahead on plans to limit power plant carbon emissions

     12 January 2021 Amena Saiyid

     Most US states are developing their plans to comply with the nation's first-ever greenhouse gas limits on power plants, but they are in no rush....

     

225. US renewables, carbon capture projects see tax credits revived in federal stimulus bill

     08 January 2021 Amena Saiyid

     Congress revives tax credits for renewables and carbon capture and storage projects.

     

226. Natural gas, renewables key to India’s decarbonization: Modi

     07 January 2021 Kevin Adler

     Measured optimism is emerging about India's ability to meet ambitious renewable energy goals.

     

227. China ramps up advance toward February carbon market launch

     06 January 2021 Karin Rives

     China issued regulations for its long-delayed carbon emissions trading system 5 January, ramping up preparations for the 1 February launch of...

     

228. Three US East Coast states, DC approve pact to cut auto emissions

     22 December 2020

     Three US East Coast states, DC approve pact to cut auto emissions

     

229. UK emissions trading system to launch on 1 January 2021

     18 December 2020 Kevin Adler

     Coinciding with Brexit, the UK will leave the EU's emissions trading system and launch its own system on 1 January 2021.

     

230. Creating a net zero carbon goal not as easy as rejoining Paris Agreement

     16 December 2020 Amena Saiyid

     Rejoining Paris Accord easy for Biden compared with reaching net-zero by mid century

     

231. Asia’s recent net-zero carbon pledges not a green wave: analysts

     15 December 2020 Amena Saiyid

     Recent net-zero carbon pledges by China, Japan and South Korea should not be viewed as a green wave until these countries are able to wean themselves...

     

232. Canada invests in climate change programs, sees warmer relations with Biden administration

     03 December 2020 Kevin Adler

     How will Canada's efforts to reduce GHG emissions be affected by Covid-19 recovery and relations with the US under President-elect Biden?

     

233. Greening US industrial production through smarter governmental purchasing

     03 December 2020 Kevin Adler

     US government procurement policies could jump-start emissions reductions in steel, cement and natural gas.

     

234. New York City tops US energy efficient and clean energy cities

     02 December 2020 Kevin Adler

     The latest rankings of US cities on energy efficiency, from the American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy.

     

235. Joe Biden, tariffs, “Whack-a-Mole” and jobs

     01 December 2020 Keiron Greenhalgh

     Court rulings never mention “Whack-a-Mole” or “PacMan” in the first paragraph do they? Especially those concerning import and export tariffs....

     

236. Philippines announces moratorium on new coal-fired power

     01 December 2020 Kevin Adler

     The Philippines announced that it will not build new coal-fired power plants.

     

237. UK’s Johnson has a plan, its color is green

     30 November 2020 Keiron Greenhalgh

     UK’s Johnson has a plan, its color is green

     

238. EU commits to 60% carbon reduction by 2030, up from 40% prior plan

     22 November 2020 Kevin Adler

     The EU voted on 6 October 2020 raise target carbon reductions to 60% by 2030 from 1990 levels.

     

239. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission looks favorably at US carbon tax

     22 November 2020

     The US Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has opened an inquiry into carbon pricing in wholesale electricity markets.

     

240. Climate and Sustainable Finance - The impact of the EU's energy transition

     31 January 2020 Petya Barzilska Dijedon Imeri

     The Council of the European Union has agreed to cut net greenhouse gas emissions to zero by 2050, with support from EU member states excluding...

     

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