NEWS: States and provinces across the continent can lead on climate action, says premier, highlighting economic benefits
COMMENT: Making the polluter pay would spur “dash to renewables” hauling the developing world out of fossil fuel-dictated poverty
COMMENT: To have a chance of limiting warming to below 2 degrees, emissions balance sheets submitted to the UN must add up
ANALYSIS: Traders are banking on Beijing’s plans for a national carbon market being a success, but challenges in its design remain
NEWS: As China readies nationwide carbon trading market, the likes of South Africa and Kazakhstan are developing carbon pricing
ANALYSIS: Businesses and top officials in Barcelona for the Carbon Expo support moves to make polluters pay, but don’t expect miracles
NEWS: Greenhouse gas taxes and markets worth some US$50 billion worldwide, says report, with interest growing ahead of Paris climate pact
NEWS: Government is playing up the challenges of emissions cuts in a consultation on its contribution to a global climate deal
NEWS: Carbon Market Watch calls for safeguards as emissions trading pact sets precedent for China and South Korea tie-ins
NEWS: The difference between two options on reforms to key climate policy is 153 million tonnes CO2, say analysts
NEWS: Province chief says lack of federal climate plans prompted decision to take action, which could cover more than 75% of Canadians
NEWS: Parliament votes to hold back oversupply of carbon allowances in “game changing” move for EU climate action
NEWS: Ahead of key European Parliament vote next Tuesday, researchers urge early reform to prop up flagship climate policy
NEWS: Future of the EU flagship climate policy remains uncertain after inconclusive industrial committee vote
NEWS: European lawmakers vote on critical reforms to the emissions trading system on Thursday
COMMENT: A recent study put the social cost of emitting a tonne of carbon dioxide at US$220. An EU allowance costs $8. Why the gap?
NEWS: Ontario to join Quebec and British Columbia in enforcing price on fossil fuels, despite opposition from prime minister Harper
NEWS: Allowances traded at US$7-8 a tonne, a similar price to Europe’s emissions trading system
NEWS: Jos Debelke says Brussels is committed to climate leadership, but will ensure steel, cement industries get help to comply with regulations
NEWS: More Chinese companies must manage their greenhouse gas emissions as Beijing plans national carbon market