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Parliament groups strike compromise on EU carbon market reform

The European Parliament’s three biggest political groups, backed by the Greens, have reached a compromise deal on the reform of the EU’s emissions trading scheme ahead of a decisive vote in plenary next week.

read more... 17/06/2022

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EU lawmakers split ahead of votes on more ambitious climate policies

The European Parliament will vote on Wednesday on a raft of EU climate change policies to cut Europe's emissions over the next decade, with the outcome of the votes still uncertain as lawmakers are split over whether to uphold or weaken the plans.

read more... 08/06/2022

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Carbon market players face 'significant' sovereign risk from Article 6 activities

The need to obtain a corresponding adjustment from the host government exposes sellers and buyers engaging in Article 6 activities to a "significant" sovereign risk, the International Emission Trading Association said in a discussion paper on Article 6 implementation released June 6.

read more... 07/06/2022

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EU lawmakers to pull back on ETS reform ambitions

EU lawmakers are set to push for a 63% cut in industry and power sector emissions by 2030 in a full European Parliament vote next week, down from the 67% cut backed by its environment committee.

read more... 02/06/2022

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EU lawmakers move to block green investment label for gas and nuclear

European Union lawmakers will attempt to block a plan to label gas and nuclear energy as sustainable investments as Europe wrestles with reducing its carbon dioxide emissions to address climate change.

read more... 23/05/2022

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