Nov. 24, 2010 California’s climate plan needs defending

Nov. 24, 2010 California’s climate plan needs defending Although Californians defeated Prop 23, which would have stalled implementation of their climate law AB32 until the state unemployment rate dropped, state Senator Fran Pavley believes there is more work to be...

Nov. 24, 2010 Standards compete for California Redd market

Nov. 24, 2010 Standards compete for California Redd market Offset standards are vying for the first protocols for reducing emissions through deforestation and degradation (Redd) credits in the compliance market. Two major voluntary offset groups the Climate Action...

Nov. 24, 2010 Mexico receives $713 million for climate change

Nov. 24, 2010 Mexico receives $713 million for climate change The World Bank is providing $713 million to Mexico to assist in combating climate change through increased green action in the energy and transportation sectors. The funds should lead to improved vehicle...

Nov. 23, 2010 Second California allowance trade at $11.50

Nov. 23, 2010 Second California allowance trade at $11.50 Spectron, an English firm, conducted the second trade of California offset credits, brokering 10,000 allowances at a price of $11.50. The trade comes in advance of the 2012 start of California’s climate law...

Nov. 22, 2010 Global emissions up 3%

Nov. 22, 2010 Global emissions up 3% According to a study by the Global Carbon Project, global CO2 emissions are set to increase 3% this year. This boost is likely in response to the growth of developing nations that use coal power plants. China and India both saw...