Carbon Pulse


News and intelligence on carbon markets, greenhouse gas pricing, and climate policy
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Canadian government to reveal ‘backstop’ carbon price plan details on Tuesday
The Canadian government will on Tuesday reveal which provincial and territorial carbon pricing plans it has deemed adequate, and which jurisdictions will face the federal 'backstop' programme.
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Stakeholders call out California’s carbon price collars, offset regulations
California cap-and-trade participants argued the Air Resources Board’s (ARB) approach to post-2020 price collars are in conflict with the state's overarching legislation, while stakeholders are also pushing for a more expansive definition for in-state offsets to increase future supply, according to public comments.
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EU Market: EUAs drop nearly 4% as new view on trading data prompts reassessment of speculator impact
EU carbon prices dropped back to €19 on Monday despite a strong auction, as market participants digested news that data suggesting a recent surge in bullish bets had misled the market.
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President, California Council for Environmental and Economic Balance (CCEEB) – San Francisco
The President of the California Council for Environmental and Economic Balance (CCEEB) is responsible for all aspects of CCEEB’s endeavors.
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Executive Director, Green Climate Fund – Songdo, South Korea
At this pivotal point in the Fund's development, we are looking for the Executive Director to lead the Secretariat in it's ambitious agenda.
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Two more South Korean projects de-register from CDM
Two more South Korean CDM projects, collectively capable of yielding more than 1.2 million CERs annually, have been de-registered by their owner, the electronics giant Samsung.
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Portfolio Manager/Junior Portfolio Manager, ClimateCare – Oxford, UK
Commercially minded yet analytical, the Portfolio Manager will have the responsibility to construct and tailor bespoke voluntary carbon portfolios for new and existing clients, develop wholesale business engaging with clients directly, and participate in buying activities end to end from price negotiation through to delivery.
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BHP Billiton renews call for Australian carbon price as govt gets by-election jolt
Mining giant BHP Billiton on Monday renewed its call for Australia to put a price on emissions, adding pressure on the government, which on Saturday lost its majority in the lower house after a by-election defeat against an independent candidate running on a climate change platform.
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Romania joins Poland in urging EU to intervene to cool EUA prices
Romania has joined Poland in a formal request asking Brussels to investigate the recent massive run-up in EU carbon prices.
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CP Daily: Friday October 19, 2018
A daily summary of our news plus bite-sized updates from around the world.
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EU Market: EUAs hold above trend support, near €20 despite 3% weekly loss
EUAs ended slightly lower on Friday but held above key trend support and near €20 to post a small weekly loss.
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Business Development Director UK, South Pole – London
Due to growth, South Pole is looking for a Business Development Director to focus on strengthening its worldwide market leading position in Sustainability and Climate Change mitigation.
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Senior Key Account Manager, South Pole – London
As part of the Key Account Management team you will be responsible for managing a portfolio of prestigious clients and supporting new business development at South Pole.
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California’s ARB amends November carbon auction to add 1.2 mln V16s
The California Air Resources Board (ARB) on Friday revised its November auction to include an additional 1.2 million Vintage 2016 allowances that had previously been omitted.
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Gross misconduct: Revelation of “misleading” EU carbon trading data ruffles market
Data showing record open interest on EU carbon allowance futures and options this year is misleading, Carbon Pulse has learned, with the potential volume to be delivered later this year far below what one exchange is currently reporting, leading to anger amongst market participants.
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Maine environmental groups say cross-border hydro line could increase NE emissions
An international hydroelectric project set to deliver clean energy to Massachusetts should not proceed, because it may actually contribute to increased GHG emissions, according to a new report commissioned by three Maine environmental groups.
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California carbon market reform delay due to price band questions, politics -sources
California's Air Resources Board (ARB) postponed its approval of cap-and-trade amendments this week as it grapples with a flood of industry questions about proposed price band levels and political issues tied to the midterm elections, regulatory sources said.
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Pressure mounts on GCF board as tense meeting heads into final day
The Green Climate Fund (GCF) board wrangled for hours on Friday as nations debated whether to give climate aid to an oil-rich Gulf state.
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CN Markets: Pilot market data for week ending Oct. 19, 2018
Closing prices, ranges and volumes for China's regional pilot carbon markets this week.
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Australia offset issuance drops to 37k
Australia’s Clean Energy Regulator issued a below-average 37,185 carbon credits this week, but noted a small uptick in new project registration ahead of the next ERF auction in December.
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