Greenhouse gases
RGGI lawsuit settled
A challenge to the legality of the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) has been settled, according to a statement from the New York State organisations involved.
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.
Tradition to market Californian carbon offset basket
Tradition, an interdealer broker and a subsidiary of Compagnie Financière Tradition, has been awarded the exclusive mandate to market the largest agricultural methane carbon offset basket in California.
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.
US coal trading picks up steam
While the coal market awaits pricing indexes to reinvigorate trading, emissions trading is getting a boost from increased coal burning. Catherine Lacoursière reports
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
