Emission Trading Archives

Aug 28, 2012

Finance

Australia joins EU carbon trading scheme boosting its credentials as a climate change tool

Expanding emissions market sends positive signals for future international carbon cuts but analysts warn it is no quick fix for troubled system.

Aug 20, 2012

Energy

Could a new Greenhouse gas measurement system bring clarity to UN climate talks?

New system developed by Astrium and trialled at London Olympics provides measurements on nations’ CO2 outputs

Sep 18, 2012

Politics

Kyoto Protocol: How is the UN’s flagship climate project faring ahead of COP18?

Second commitment period looks likely to take place but low ambition, carbon trading crises and doubts over environmental integrity could render it impotent.

Feb 23, 2012

Energy

Comment: Short-term economic issues distort EU climate policy

EU efforts to ban highly polluting fuels and cost the effects of airline emissions are being thwarted for the sake of short-term economic goals.

Dec 22, 2011

Politics

Will 2012 be the year Obama goes green?

Campaign promises of 2008 have been on the backburner but an improving economy and a winnable election could turn the tide.

Dec 21, 2011

Finance

European carbon price soars 18.8% following EU vote

Decision to withhold additional carbon allowances in 2013 buoys market.

Nov 8, 2011

Energy

Chinese aviation industry to sue EU over carbon emission permits

China Air Transport Association and airlines prepare lawsuit as country’s aviation watchdog appeals for EU to back down.