Carbon dioxide (CO2)
EIA: World will be more dependent on Opec oil
The world will become more dependent on Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (Opec) oil by the start of 2011, following sustained surplus production capacity and a forecasted decline in growth from countries outside the producer group, says…
EPA issues GHG endangerment finding
In a move that could foreshadow regulation of US businesses that emit greenhouse gases (GHGs), the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced yesterday that GHGs threaten the public health and welfare of the American people.
CCX launches new offset contract
The Chicago Climate Exchange (CCX) announced details of two new contracts on Friday, covering certain types of US offset and direct emission cuts taken in the US.
Report highlights US cap-and-trade winners and losers
The power sector is likely to top the list of both winners and losers if a proposed cap-and-trade system for greenhouse gas emissions in the US comes into existence, according to Point Carbon.
GE announces CCS deal
GE Energy has signed a technology licensing agreement with Hydrogen Energy International (HEI) for a proposed 250-megawatt power plant, which would be designed to capture up to 90% of its carbon dioxide emissions.
Carbon across Europe
Pan-European emissions trading is a step closer after agreement of an EU directive. Atle Christiansen and Kristian Tangen of Point Carbon look at the consequences
Ahead of the green game
Germany