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California is accelerating its transition to clean energy with a revamped 2023-2024 transmission plan proposed by the California Independent System Operator (ISO). The $6.1 billion plan prioritizes grid reliability and...
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced its selections for $20 billion in grant awards under two competitions within the historic $27 billion Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund (GGRF), which was created...
First Comprehensive Federal Strategy Outlines Pathways to Reduce Emissions 90% in Buildings Sector by 2050, Reinforcing President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda to Lower Energy Costs, Improve Resilience, and Tackle...
The U.S. Department of Agriculture published the second edition of Quantifying Greenhouse Gas Fluxes in Agriculture and Forestry: Methods for Entity Scale Inventory. The report provides farmers, ranchers, and forest...
In a decisive move, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) Board, acting as the Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority board, established toll rates for New York City’s Central Business District, marking...
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), the U.S. Department of Treasury, and the Internal Revenue ServiceGreenhouse (IRS) announced $4 billion in tax credits for over 100 projects across 35 states...
Australia is igniting a clean energy revolution, determined to become a global leader in the renewable energy sector. This ambitious transition promises a brighter future, not just for the environment,...
New guidance published on production of hydrogen from water using electrolysis The Environment Agency has published guidance on emerging techniques for the production of hydrogen from water using electrolysis. The guidance – developed...
In a landmark move, the French and Brazilian presidents announced a $1.1 billion initiative aimed at preserving the Amazon rainforest, signaling a renewed partnership between France and Brazil. This collaboration...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has affirmed Nigeria’s commitment to diligently implement world-leading sustainability reporting standards aimed at unlocking capital investments, transforming business models, and safeguarding the environment in the country....
The Republic of Iceland issued a green bond in the amount of 750 million euros, the equivalent of ISK 111 bn. The bond bears a 3.5% fixed rate coupon, a...
President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda Provides the Single Largest Industrial Decarbonization Investment in the Nation’s History, Driving $20+ Billion in Total Investment to Revitalize Manufacturing Communities and Create and...
As the UK gears up for the introduction of its Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) in January 2027, this landmark policy is poised to redefine the landscape of carbon pricing...
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced final national pollution standards for passenger cars, light-duty trucks, and medium-duty vehicles for model years 2027 through 2032 and beyond. These standards will avoid...
Accompanied by construction crews on Oct. 12, 2023, Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger tours the company’s two new fabrication plants being built in Chandler, Arizona. The new factories on the company’s...
The Federal Government believes that Germany’s climate targets for 2030 are achievable. “Providing we stay on course, we are set to achieve our 2030 climate targets,” said Economics and Climate...
In a significant stride towards combating climate change, Google unveiled a $35 million commitment to match the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Carbon Dioxide Removal Purchase program. This ambitious initiative...
As part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced $750 million for 52 projects across 24 states to dramatically reduce the cost of clean...
Landmark Strategy Will Build on New National Electric Vehicle Freight Corridors Designated by the Federal Highway Administration and Advance the President’s Clean Transportation Goal to Decarbonize the Freight Sector to...
Funding from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Will Create Good-Paying Manufacturing Jobs, Build Clean Energy Supply Chains, and Reduce Industrial Emissions The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced $425 million...
USDA Selects First Five Applications to Move Forward in the Awards Process for the Powering Affordable Clean Energy Program As part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, U.S. Department...
The Securities and Exchange Commission adopted rules to enhance and standardize climate-related disclosures by public companies and in public offerings. The final rules reflect the Commission’s efforts to respond to...
A joint press release by the S-Hub consortium. The S-Hub consortium, comprising ExxonMobil Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd. and Shell Singapore Pte. Ltd., is proud to be selected to work with...
State of the City Commitment Will Grow City’s Green Economy, Train and Position New Yorkers to Benefit from Nearly 400,000 Green-Collar Jobs by 2040 Plan Will Advance $100 Million Climate...
EPA opens two grant competitions — funding zero-emission port equipment, infrastructure and planning to tackle the climate crisis, reduce pollution, and advance environmental justice The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced...
The Government of Canada is announcing its plan to issue its second Canadian-dollar-denominated green bond this week, subject to market conditions. This follows the successful issuance of Canada’s first 7.5-year, $5...
President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda Supports 17 Projects Across 20 States and 30 Tribal Nations and Communities, Bringing Clean Energy, High-Quality Jobs, and Energy Justice to Every Pocket of...
Tanzania has activated the first turbine of its highly anticipated Julius Nyerere Hydropower Plant, marking a significant step towards doubling the country’s electricity generation capacity. Despite concerns from conservationists about...
The Albanese Government is taking action to improve workplace gender equality, with the gender pay gaps for nearly 5,000 Australian private sector employers today being published for the first time....
The Puglia Green Hydrogen Valley is part of the 33 projects included by the European Commission in Hy2Infra, the third Important Project of Common European Interest (IPCEI) to support the...
Unprecedented transport budget targeted at smaller cities, towns and rural areas will fund projects that matter most to local communities.From:Department for Transport, Prime Minister’s Office, 10 Downing Street, The Rt Hon Rishi...
In a significant shift towards achieving its ambitious goal of carbon neutrality by 2045, Germany announced plans to embrace carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology for specific industrial sectors. This...
A new report by DNV, the energy expert and assurance provider, paints a stark picture of the UK’s energy transition. While the UK has ambitious climate goals, the current pace...
Plug-in Taxi Grant provides funding of £6,000 per electric taxi vehicle and is extended until April 2025. More green taxis will take to the UK’s roads thanks to an extension to...
The UK will leave the Energy Charter Treaty (ECT) after the failure of efforts to align it with net zero, the government has announced. Signed in 1994, the Energy Charter...
In Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, as part of the fourth Investing in America tour, Vice President Kamala Harris and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Michael S. Regan will announce over $5.8 billion...
California is investing an unprecedented amount of funding to build a bigger, better network of charging and refueling infrastructure for zero-emission cars, trucks and buses. The California Energy Commission (CEC) approved a $1.9...
The pivotal role of civil society in driving forward the implementation of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) took centre stage during the plenary session of the European Economic...
First-of-its-kind technology treats vessel-born emissions with more than 95% efficacy, bringing legacy ocean-going vessels into California Air Resources Board compliance and drastically improving air quality in port communities STAX Engineering,...
In a significant initiative that reinforces its leadership in safety infrastructure and innovation, Dubai Civil Defense has launched the world’s first sustainable mobile floating fire station. The initiative reflects Dubai’s...
Parliament and Council negotiators reached a provisional deal on the Net-Zero industry Act to bolster EU production in technologies needed for decarbonisation. The “Net-Zero industry Act” sets a target for...
Yesterday, a Mexican citizen filed a submission, under Chapter 24 of the United States-Mexico-Canada trade agreement (USMCA/CUSMA) with the Commission for Environmental Cooperation (CEC), asserting that Mexico is failing to effectively enforce its environmental laws...
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment is announcing the following actions involving Suncor refinery in Commerce City: Both actions build on the department’s ongoing work to protect clean...
Paris, the host city for the upcoming Olympic Games, has taken a significant step towards a greener future by voting to triple parking charges for some SUVs in its central...
Governor Gavin Newsom released the 2023 Social Innovation Impact Report, the third report since 2020 to catalog California’s collaborative approach to problem-solving and partnership. Under Governor Newsom’s leadership, the State...
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce and several business groups filed a lawsuit against the state of California over its corporate climate disclosure laws. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce, along with...
From Day One, President Biden defined the climate crisis as the existential threat of our time that required a global effort to put the world on a safer climate trajectory. ...
The Office of the Attorney General, announced that Barclays would no longer be permitted to underwrite Texas’s municipal bonds after failing to respond to requests for information concerning its “net...
The European Commission welcomes today’s adoption of strengthened rules on the use of fluorinated gases (F-gases) and ozone-depleting substances (ODS), which currently represent over 3 percent of the EU’s total...
In a statement today, President Joe Biden announced a temporary halt on pending approvals for liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports from the United States. The move, which exempts only unforeseen...
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that USDA is investing $207 million in renewable energy and domestic fertilizer projects to lower energy bills, generate new income, create jobs, and...
The London Climate Resilience Review, an independent report commissioned by Mayor of London, publishes interim report. The London Climate Resilience Review has published its interim report. Following the flash floods...
Key Impact Points: With 457 votes in favour, 92 against and 32 abstentions, MEPs endorsed a deal reached with the Council to further cut emissions from fluorinated gases. The text foresees...
Key Impact Points: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a proposed rule to tackle wasteful methane emissions from the oil and gas sector, delivering on Congress’ directive in the...
Key Impact Points: TotalEnergies announces that Libra Consortium has taken the final investment decision to develop an innovative natural gas and CO2 separation and reinjection facility for the Mero field...
Brussels Airport Company, thanks to federal government support, will be granting a special financial contribution to promote the use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). One year ago, Brussels Airport announced...
Renewable energies covered almost 52 percent of gross electricity consumption in 2023. This is shown by preliminary calculations by the Center for Solar Energy and Hydrogen Research Baden-Württemberg (ZSW) and the...
First Solar, Inc. announced that it entered into two separate Tax Credit Transfer Agreements (TCTAs) on December 22, 2023, to sell $500 million and up to $200 million, respectively, of...
Canada is committed to decarbonizing the country’s transportation sector and becoming a global leader in zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs). In the last few years, we have seen a steady growth of...
Funding from the President’s Inflation Reduction Act Will Broaden the Energy Efficiency Workforce, by Training and Certifying Workers to Conduct Energy Audits and Surveys In support of President Biden’s Investing in...
Grantmakers selected to reduce barriers to federal funds and issue thousands of environmental justice grants over the next three years As part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, the...
President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda Funding Available to Help States, Territories, and Localities Adopt and Implement Latest Innovative Building Energy Codes As part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda,...
Funding from President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act will help improve air quality for communities by helping states take the lead in cutting methane emissions from low-producing well sites As part...
There has been national and regional coverage on our proactive announcement about changes to Variable Monetary Penalties (VMPs). These are civil sanctions issued by the Environment Agency to companies and...
The ACCC has published eight principles to help businesses ensure any environmental marketing and advertising claims they make about their products or services are clear and accurate, and do not...
As conflicts, climate emergencies and collapsing economies continue to wreak havoc on communities worldwide, the UN on Monday issued an appeal for $46.4 billion for 2024 to help 181 million...
Against the backdrop of Food and Agriculture Day at COP28, the global community is witnessing a pivotal moment in the collective effort to address environmental challenges within the agricultural sector....
China’s State Council on Thursday published an action plan to improve air quality amid the country’s effort to promote high-quality economic development. The plan contains a series of measures to...
energyRe, an independent U.S. clean energy developer, announced that it has raised a $1.2 billion capital package to support the expansion of its large-scale renewable energy portfolio comprising utility-scale transmission and storage,...
Parliament has adopted its position on a new EU certification framework for technological and natural carbon removals to help achieve EU climate neutrality by 2050. With 448 votes to 65...
Accelerating growth of wind and solar PV while increasing electrification and encouraging uptake of low-emissions transport are vital areas for country’s energy transition Estonia’s ambitious targets for a climate neutral...
On Thursday night, Parliament and Council reached a provisional agreement on revising EU procedures and control measures for waste shipments. The agreed law aims to protect the environment and human...
Fifth National Climate Assessment (NCA5) shows decline in U.S. greenhouse gas emissions even as population and GDP have grown Since Day One, President Biden has delivered on the most ambitious...
Funding from President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda Supports Projects Across Twelve States to Slash Harmful CO2 Emissions and Deliver High-Quality Local Jobs As part of President Biden’s Investing in...
The Commission welcomes the provisional agreement reached between the European Parliament and Council on a new EU Regulation to reduce energy sector methane emissions in Europe and in our global supply...
The third session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee to develop an international legally binding instrument on plastic pollution, including in the marine environment (INC-3), opened in the Kenyan capital, Nairobi. INC-3 members will start negotiations on...
McCain Foods USA was awarded $6.9 million in funding through the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)’s Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP), which will be used as part of an “Improving Soil Health in Potato Supply Chains” project....
The Environment Committee adopted its demands for the UN Climate Change Conference COP28, which will take stock of the progress on implementing the Paris Agreement. With 56 votes in favour,...
The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) announced a $2 billion investment for more than 150 construction projects that use Lower-carbon Construction materials, known as “low-embodied carbon” (LEC) materials, as part of the...
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service announced a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) that would allow the agency to consider proposals for potential carbon capture and sequestration projects on...
Funding will Support Solar Panels for up to 40,000 Low-Income Households and Create Local, Good-Paying Jobs; Part of a $1 Billion Effort to Increase Resilience for Puerto Rican Households The...
The Biden administration has postponed an auction for rights to drill for oil in the Gulf of Mexico, citing legal uncertainty surrounding protections for the endangered Rice’s whale. The lease...
Indonesia, the world’s largest palm oil producer, will return 200,000 hectares of palm oil plantations found in protected areas to the state to be converted back into forests. This is...
New York Governor, Kathy Hochul, announced the largest state investment in renewable energy in United States history, demonstrating New York’s leadership in advancing the clean energy transition. The conditional awards...
The Federal Reserve Bank of New York released a paper on the challenges of electrifying 5- to 50-unit buildings in New York State. Electrifying such buildings, which comprise almost 20%...
The Brazilian Ministry of Finance and the Comissão de Valores Mobiliários (CVM) have announced that the International Sustainability Standards Board’s (ISSB) IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards will be incorporated into the...
The Federal Department of Finance (FDF) will draw up a proposal for implementing the Federal Council’s position on the prevention of greenwashing. Accordingly, the FDF informed the Federal Council at...
The EU Council has reached an agreement (‘general approach’) on a proposal to update and strengthen the regulation on CO2 emission standards for heavy-duty vehicles. The aim of the proposal is...
President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda Drives $50 Billion in Public-Private Sector Investment to Jumpstart America’s Clean Hydrogen Economy; Seven Clean Hydrogen Hubs Will Create Tens of Thousands of High-Quality...
When combined with other funding sources, the WIFIA program has supported $40 billion for America’s water infrastructure U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act...
The Environment Committee adopted its proposals to lower pollutant emissions and set battery durability requirements for passenger cars, vans, buses and trucks. The Committee on the Environment, Public Health and...
Agricultural Producers Can Now Apply for Fiscal Year 2024 Conservation Assistance, Highest in History The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is making more than $3 billion in funding available for...
Starting in January Inflation Reduction Act Provision Will Allow Consumers to Transfer Credit to Car Dealer, Reducing Purchase Price of New and Previously Owned Clean Vehicles at Time of Sale...
MEPs adopted a new voluntary standard for the use of a “European Green Bond” label, the first of its kind in the world. The regulation, adopted by 418 votes in...
National Investment and Infrastructure Fund Limited (“NIIFL”), India’s collaborative investment platform for international and Indian investors, anchored by the Government of India, announced the establishment of its first bilateral fund, the...
In a significant development, Japanese pension funds managing a staggering 90 trillion yen, (equivalent to USD$600 billion), have announced their intention to participate in a global initiative for responsible investment....
A €100/month electric vehicle (EV) leasing scheme is to be introduced in France from November as part of the country’s climate action strategy, French President Emmanuel Macron announced, though only...
Second rebate competition from President’s Investing in America Agenda builds on nearly $1 billion investment that will put thousands of clean school buses on the road The U.S. Environmental Protection...
A new important agreement between the UK and Germany could help to accelerate the development of an international hydrogen industry – with the 2 countries at the cutting edge of...
The European Union Chamber of Commerce in China has honored Trina Solar with the title of Decarbonisation Leader for its achievements in low-carbon transition and climate change mitigation. The company received the award...
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