Bankers throw Gillard a lifeline – Business Spectator
Bankers throw Gillard a lifeline Business Spectator ... there is no second credit crunch. Taken together, the MRRT and carbon tax are a prudent set of reforms if introduced during a period of modest global economic growth. But they are easily cast as the height of recklessness during a global downturn. ... |
Osborne continues to place UK’s leadership on climate change in danger – The Independent (blog)
 The Independent | Osborne continues to place UK's leadership on climate change in danger The Independent (blog) It is neither fair to relieve the squeezed living standards of road users at the expense of low paid earners who rely on tax credits nor will it stop climate change. Fuel duty is an important way to drive demand for lower carbon vehicles. ... Clean-energy laws win cautious approval |
Carbon-credits.ie: Carbon Credits Can Be a Way to Preserve Peatlands in Ireland – PR Web (press release)
Carbon-credits.ie: Carbon Credits Can Be a Way to Preserve Peatlands in Ireland PR Web (press release) Carbon credits might turn out to be one of the most effective ways to preserve bogs and peatlands on the British Isles, claims Irish-based information portal ( http://carbon-credits.ie ). As peatland damage may have extremely serious ecological ... |
Carbon Credits in the ‘Valley of Death’ – In These Times
Carbon Credits in the 'Valley of Death' In These Times The valley is home to more than a dozen African palm plantations that supply “green” energy to Europe and Asia, as well as a pair of biogas plants that operate as part of a United Nations carbon-credit initiative. “The agribusinesses are after all the ... |
Study Adds Urgency to Reform Offsetting Scheme in Durban – International Rivers (blog)
 International Rivers (blog) | Study Adds Urgency to Reform Offsetting Scheme in Durban International Rivers (blog) A new study released in time for the climate negotiations in Durban confirms that over 20% of all carbon credits under the UN's offsetting scheme, the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM), could come from business-as-usual large hydropower projects. ... |
Carbon offset firms feel heat of price crash – Financial Post
Carbon offset firms feel heat of price crash Financial Post Both companies also hold a portfolio of credits to fulfill obligations to polluters and other clients such as carbon funds. Last week, the price of these certified emissions reductions (CERs) credits fell by 20% to below 5 euros ($6.68) per tonne. ... Carbon offset firms feel heat of price crash |
TABLE-Companies exposed to carbon price crash – Reuters
TABLE-Companies exposed to carbon price crash Reuters LONDON, Nov 29 (Reuters) - Prices for UN-backed carbon credits fell to a new record low below 5 euros last week, as anxiety about economic growth fuelled panic selling. The UN's Clean Development Mechanism is already suffering from record credit ... |
United Nations CO2 scheme to take backseat in climate-aid drive – Reuters
 CBC.ca | United Nations CO2 scheme to take backseat in climate-aid drive Reuters The Clean Development Mechanism (CDM), created as part of the 1997 Kyoto Protocol, allows rich nations to invest in emissions-cutting projects in the developing world in return for carbon credits. Yet new investment in it has fallen by 80 percent since ... Climate talks at Durban to decide future of carbon markets New hope on global warming DURBAN DISPATCHES: Blowing hot air |
UN-backed coal power station linked to deforestation and land grabbing – The Ecologist
UN-backed coal power station linked to deforestation and land grabbing The Ecologist An Ecologist investigation reveals how the largest coal power plant to be awarded UN carbon credit funds is displacing poor communities and destroying forest in India. Luke Starr reports from Madhya Pradesh As world leaders meet in Durban for critical ... |
Carmakers welcome R&D tax credit – Financial Times
 Marketing Week | Carmakers welcome R&D tax credit Financial Times “The UK is already a centre for innovation with advanced engineering and low-carbon expertise attracting major corporations to invest in the UK. This reform will enhance the UK's investment appeal, create high-value jobs and drive economic growth. ... Auto industry calls for investment and growth action SMMT welcomes reform to R&D tax credits system |
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