Carbon

New global platform to enhance transparency of carbon markets rolled out in S’pore

CAD Trust can reduce the risk of double counting – where the same carbon credit is issued more than once by multiple registries.  Read more at straitstimes.com. read more

Fact check: False claim climate activists want to reduce carbon emissions by killing dogs

A story from a known misinformation site misreports a CNN article. That article gave tips on how to reduce pets' carbon footprint, not kill them. read more

China Central Bank Official Calls for Orderly Carbon Reduction

China should pursue any transition to green economic activity in an orderly manner and avoid any “campaign-style” carbon reductions at its financial institutions, a deputy central bank governor said. read more

World Bank, partners launch tracking system to clean up carbon markets

The World Bank and partners including Singapore on Wednesday launched a global tracking system to clean up the opaque market for carbon credits and help developing countries raise much-needed climate ... read more

Carbon pricing can affect leverage, profitability of Asia’s heavy emitters

HEAVY emitters in Asia could face lower profitability margins and more difficulties to pay off their debts as carbon schemes become increasingly implemented in major economies. Read more at The ... read more

MK Stalin launches Tamil Nadu Climate Change Mission, says state will achieve carbon neutrality target ahead of India

The state will achieve carbon neutrality much ahead of 2070 target set by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, he said while launching the pioneering initiative, which takes the climate agenda on priority ... read more

Canadian university identifies low carbon foods for student meals

Trays in hand, Polytechnique Montreal students line up at the cafeteria and through a fogged up buffet counter glass, check out dishes that now come with information about their carbon footprint. read more

Eco Expo Asia opens next week to drive carbon neutrality

The Eco Expo Asia 2022, jointly organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) and Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd and co-organised by the Environment and Ecology Bureau of the Government of ... read more

Tamil Nadu: Koyambedu market set to become carbon neutral

To make Asia's biggest perishable goods market at Koyambedu carbon neutral, the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board (TNPCB) has allocated ₹25 crore and ... read more

Tamil Nadu will be carbon net zero before deadline set by PM Narendra Modi: CM M K Stalin

Tamil Nadu will achieve carbon net zero ahead of the 2070 target set by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, chief minister M K Stalin said on Friday. read more