by Lynn Floyd | May 2, 2011 | Uncategorized
Apr. 29, 2011 Large US emitter voluntarily cutting GHGs AEP, the largest greenhouse gas (GHG) emitter in the US, has pledged to cut its emissions to 25 percent below 2003 levels by 2020. The reductions will come as AEP replaces older coal-fired plants with cleaner...
by Lynn Floyd | May 2, 2011 | Uncategorized
Apr. 28, 2011 Carbon Trading Picks Up A trade for 10,000 carbon offsets took place Thursday, with California carbon allowances (CCAs) being sold at $14 per credit. CCAs are offsets that will be accepted for use in the California economy wide cap and trade system. The...
by Lynn Floyd | May 2, 2011 | Uncategorized
Apr. 26, 2011 US emissions to remain under ’05 levels The federal Energy Information Administration (EIA) released their Annual Energy Outlook, showing that US energy greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions will not exceed 2005 levels until 2027. The smaller emission...
by Lynn Floyd | Apr 26, 2011 | Uncategorized
Apr. 21, 2011 State carbon markets seeking EPA recognition State groups are lobbying the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to recognize their participation in local cap-and-trade markets as applicable to federal greenhouse gas (GHG) regulations. Environmentalists...
by Lynn Floyd | Apr 26, 2011 | Uncategorized
Apr. 20, 2011 Budget includes international climate funding Despite budget cuts and Republican attempts to slash climate funding, the 2011 budget appropriates $750 to $950 million to aid developing nations cope with climate change. However Congress still must decide...
