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The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) said on Thursday that global greenhouse gas emissions could rise 50 percent by 2050. The report said that unless more ambitious climate policies are created, fossils fuels will supply about 85 percent of energy demand in 2050, increasing greenhouse gas emissions by 50 percent. Fossil fuels like oil, coal and gas will make up 85 percent of energy sources by 2050, while renewables are expected to make up just 10 percent....
The United Nations (UN) global carbon market requires substantial reform because it too often fails to support the projects and people it is meant to help, according to new research from the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC). The research findings are released as the UN, which has designated 2012 the International Year of Sustainable Energy for All, begins a policy dialogue about its Clean Development Mechanism (CDM), under which companies are allocated tradable credits if they...
WASHINGTON, March 9, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Airlines for America (A4A), the industry trade organization for the leading U.S. airlines, today commended Department of Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood for his unwavering support and efforts to overturn the application of the European Union Emissions Trading Scheme (EU ETS) to U.S. airlines and aircraft operators. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20111201/DC15444LOGO) "We commend Secretary LaHood for once again...
LONDON, March 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Vestergaard Frandsen's LifeStraw(R) Carbon For Water programme has become the world's first safe water project to generate Gold Standard Voluntary Emissions Reduction (VER) credits, and has earned 1.4 million carbon credits. LifeStraw(R) Carbon For Water is a cutting-edge demonstration of how carbon finance can enable, at scale, some of the world's most disadvantaged communities to treat their water through the provision of...
WASHINGTON, March 7, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Airlines for America (A4A), the industry trade organization for the leading U.S. airlines, today commended Sen. Claire McCaskill (D-MO) for co-sponsoring a bill that would prohibit U.S. aircraft operators from participating in the European Union Emissions Trading Scheme (EU ETS) because the scheme violates U.S. sovereignty and international law, and imposes an unfair and burdensome tax on U.S. airlines and consumers. The...
BOYERTOWN, Pa., March 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- In recognition of exemplary ability to provide regulatory guidance associated with Greenhouse Gas (GHG) reductions, El Dorado Nitrogen, LP (EDNLP) has presented ClimeCo America Corporation with the prestigious 2011 Principal Supplier Partnership Award. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120305/FL64327LOGO ) As a member of the American Chemistry Council, EDNLP supports the initiatives of the Council's Responsible Care program...
LONDON, Feb. 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- IntercontinentalExchange (NYSE: ICE), a leading operator of regulated global futures exchanges, clearing houses and over-the-counter (OTC) markets, today announced that the UK's financial regulator, the Financial Services Authority (FSA) has authorised ICE Futures Europe to operate as a Recognised Auction Platform (RAP). (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20090727/CL51999LOGO ) The status of Recognised Auction Platform will allow ICE...
ANNAPOLIS, Md., Feb. 14, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Clean Wind Energy Tower, Inc. (OTCBB: CWET, the "Company") announced today that they have engaged Green Giant Venture Fund, ("GGVF") who will provide services to the Company that include, but are not limited to; assessing the potential of CWET's emission reduction project on the worldwide carbon markets and estimating the expected revenue generation, providing access to Carbon Finance using GGVF extensive network of partners,...
LONDON, Feb. 8, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- IntercontinentalExchange (NYSE: ICE), a leading operator of global regulated futures exchanges, clearing houses and over-the-counter (OTC) markets, today announced that ICE Futures Europe will introduce futures contracts on European Union Aviation Allowances (EUAAs) on February 27, 2012, subject to regulatory approval. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20090727/CL51999LOGO ) One EUAA represents an entitlement for airline companies,...
SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- EOS Climate, the leader in leveraging carbon markets to ensure the complete life cycle management of refrigerants, is pleased to announce appointment of Kathleen McGinty to its Board of Directors. Ms. McGinty is currently a Senior Vice President and Managing Director at Weston Solutions, where she is charged with leading the Green Development Division, focused on sustainable property redevelopment, clean energy, innovative water...
