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China’s Carbon Market Expands Into Heavy Industry As USA Regresses

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China’s national carbon market has reached another expansion point, and the signal is larger than it first appears. The Ministry of Ecology and Environment has extended mandatory carbon reporting beyond the original heavy sectors to include petrochemicals, chemicals, flat glass, copper smelting, papermaking, and civil aviation. That move does not … [continued]

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European Aviation Set to Spend Billions on Offsetting Schemes

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The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) meets for its 42nd General Assembly (23rd September – 3rd October), in which this UN aviation agency assesses its progress on the Long Term Aspirational Goal of net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 and the extent to which it is contributing to a greener aviation … [continued]

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Cement Decarbonization Policy Makers Need To Understand All Levers

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The global cement industry, long recognized as a backbone of infrastructure development, faces mounting pressure to reduce its environmental impact. Responsible for approximately 7–8% of global carbon emissions, cement production is one of the most carbon-intensive industrial processes. Yet, as climate policies tighten and innovation accelerates, the industry stands at … [continued]

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