In this edition, major news outlets come at a new Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development report from a few different angles. Bloomberg, for its part, dives into some statistics that carbon market proponents will find interesting. The cost of reducing...
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JLN Environmental/Energy: Analysis: Foes of Obama climate policy prepare battle over cost of carbon; European Wind Market to Shrink for 2 Years, Make Says; Citigroup and GE Finance Pattern Energy Texas Wind Farm
In this edition, political coverage in a Reuters piece on the economic and climate tie-in. Bloomberg, meanwhile, has: Coal Foe Named to FERC Is Latest Obama Pick Drawing Ire. In the carbon space, Allianz Mulls Carbon Credit Expansion After Indonesia Investment. Quote...
JLN Environmental/Energy: EPA’s McCarthy: ‘Responsible’ gas production key to climate strategy; Power play: how global electricity markets are shifting; REDD+ Finance: What Do We Know About The Private Sector Contribution?
In this edition, differing views on natural gas role in U.S. mix and as an export candidate, plus nat gas to factor in broad energy trading talks as Obama administration heads to Brazil. The New York Times has Dow Chemical’s Andrew Liveris “Foreseeing Trouble in...
JLN Environmental/Energy: ETS link can only hurt us; Offsetting Not An Option In Upcoming EPA Carbon Rules; Japan Boosts Carbon Credits Investment in Emerging Markets
Today's issue features more from Australia on its ETS and Obama's push into nat gas. Quote of the Day:“I believe CCS will still be a key part of the technical basis for the performance standard for coal."--Dan Lashof, Director of the NRDC’s climate and clean air...
JLN Environmental/Energy: Power Plants Face ‘Collision Course’ With Water; U.S. Shale Boom Threatens Australian Gas Projects; Shanghai to fine firms for breaching CO2 market rules
In today’s edition, a look at power plants’ water dependence and the emergence of U.S. shale. In carbon market coverage, Point Carbon reports Shanghai to fine firms for breaching CO2 market rules. Plus, details on Environmental Markets Association elections. Quote of...
JLN Environmental/Energy: U.S. court says biofuel producers must face carbon emissions rules; Rudd Seeks to Ditch Carbon Tax With Eye on Election Campaign; India Plans to Allow Coal India to Produce Natural Gas
In this edition, a link to the U.S. Energy Department report U.S. Energy Sector Vulnerabilities to Climate Change and Extreme Weather and news coverage of its findings, from The New York Times and USA Today. And from Australia, Rudd Seeks to Ditch Carbon Tax With Eye...
JLN Environmental/Energy: China to Join U.S. in Carbon-Capture Projects; Swiss-EU ETS linking talks to end by end-2013; Japan’s New Direction On Climate Change
In today’s edition, Chinese-U.S. cooperation, featuring carbon capture and other steps. Meanwhile, solar market seen exceeding $134 billion by 2020, Navigant Says. Also today, Richard Sandor is awarded the French Legion of Honor, acknowledging his accomplishments in...
JLN Environmental/Energy: Russia edges closer to carbon market pilot; Obama administration preparing host of new environmental regs; Quebec Disaster Spurs Rail-Versus-Pipelines Debate on Oil
In this edition, Russia reportedly nears joining the global carbon market roster, says a well-known blog. Two stories on power linkages caught our eye: Commission says EU-China energy efficiency links are ‘deepening’ reports EurActiv.com and India, Pakistan Discuss...
JLN Environmental/Energy: EU carbon market expects narrow win in crucial rescue vote; Japan, Vietnam sign carbon offset market deal; The Looming Water Crisis
In this edition, market coverage in Reuters’ EU carbon market expects narrow win in crucial rescue vote and Point Carbon’s Japan, Vietnam sign carbon offset market deal. And an interesting analysis piece from The FT covering Norwegian’s provocative plan to curb...
JLN Environmental/Energy: Funds warn EU energy policy is not investment friendly; China’s Sinovel Charged With Stealing Trade Secrets; U.N. climate chief welcomes Obama plan, wants U.S. energy czar
In today’s edition, a feature from Ecosystem Marketplace about U.S. regional and state carbon markets in the wake of Obama’s latest moves. And more on Australian carbon markets versus tax in the wake of leadership change there. Plus, global trade wars, solar power,...
JLN Environmental/Energy: Obama Sets Limiting Carbon as Priority in Climate Plan; Climate change: Why does President Obama's plan skirt Congress?; Keystone Gains After Report Dismisses Bitumen Spill Risk
In this edition, the day-two coverage of the Obama carbon plan. Plus, The Christian Science Monitor takes on the White House plan to avoid legislation. And, Bloomberg reports on Obama’s Overseas Coal Pledge to Curb Ex-Im Bank Financing. Quote of the Day:"I refuse to...
JLN Environmental/Energy: China Carbon Permits Trade 22% Below Europe on Market Debut; Carbon Capture ‘Vital’ to Meet Climate Goals, Shell Adviser Says; Steelmakers reap benefits from US shale gas revolution
In this edition, China’s carbon market debut features in our Leads section. Plus, Carbon Capture ‘Vital’ to Meet Climate Goals, Shell Adviser Says from Bloomberg. And, Global smart grid market to more than double by 2020, says GreenBiz.com. Quote of the Day:“The...
JLN Environmental/Energy: JLN Environmental/Energy: EU Parties’ Negotiators in Draft CO2 Deal, Seeber Says; China gets tough on carbon; Brazil Group Approves $237 Billion of Water Investments
In this edition, reported progress with an EU carbon draft, in Bloomberg’s EU Parties’ Negotiators in Draft CO2 Deal, Seeber Says. Spending on renewable investment fell last year for the first time since 2009, according to a Reuters article, Global renewables...
JLN Environmental/Energy: IATA May Propose Carbon-Cut Strategy Next Week, EU Says; Tata Power Likely to Cut Expansion Target; Maine Plans to Install First U.S. Offshore Wind Turbine
Focus will turn to next week’s meeting of global airline industry decision-makers and any developments on emissions. Bloomberg has a preview. Meanwhile, U.K. officials urge lawmakers to delay imposing emissions targets, insisting pending legislation will get the job...
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