by Lynn Floyd | Dec 6, 2010 | Uncategorized
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...
by Lynn Floyd | Dec 6, 2010 | Uncategorized
Nov. 22, 2010 Global mayor’s agree on MRV Mayors from around the globe recently signed a GHG reduction accord in Mexico City, reaffirming their commitment to their emission targets. To ensure the validity of these reductions, the Carbon Cities Climate Registry (CCCR)...
by Lynn Floyd | Dec 6, 2010 | Uncategorized
Nov. 22, 2010 EPA releases GHG reporting rules The EPA recently released a number of regulations for power plants and other large GHG emitters. If these sources are burying CO2 underground for storage (CCS), they must adhere to EPA-approved protocols for monitoring,...
by Lynn Floyd | Nov 26, 2010 | Uncategorized
Nov. 19, 2010 California offsets offer compliance through 2017 California’s AB32 cap-and-trade system will begin in 2012 and seek to reduce emissions to 1990 levels by 2020. A recent study by the UCLA Emmett Center on climate change concluded that if stationery...
by Lynn Floyd | Nov 26, 2010 | Uncategorized
Nov. 19, 2010 US expecting steps in Cancun Although the Cancun meeting will not likely result in a legally binding contract, there is hope that solid plans for the future can be agreed upon. Issues such as technology sharing, reduction verification and climate...
