Regulation
Commentary: China’s faltering carbon credit system
Carbon credits are an increasingly popular means of regulating companies’ emissions as international regulations gradually tighten around carbon allowances. Yet China - one of the world’s largest economies - is reporting a rapidly declining market. Here, Quartz looks at the…
A Third of UK Power Could Be Sourced From Hydrogen By 2050
The country has just revealed its strategy to kick start a low carbon hydrogen sector as part of Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s 10-point plan for a “green industrial revolution”. This is an essential step to reach the country’s net-zero targets, and could…
USGC Shows Ethanol Benefits As South Korea And Japan Set Carbon Neutral Policies
Following the lead of policymakers in Japan and South Korea, and considering new emission reduction initiatives, the US Grains Council (USGC) is working to validate the carbon-reduction benefits of blending ethanol into local fuel supplies. Since declaring a goal of…
Sustainable Transport: What’s in the News
Businesses across the board took a hit from the COVID-19 pandemic, and the transport industry took a particular knock as travel dried up and fuel demand dropped. However, now that economies are beginning to grind back into action we’re seeing…
Commentary: America’s Spotlight on Rare Earths Metals
Transitioning to a renewable economy relies on the sourcing and production of rare earths metals - used in everything from wind turbines to electric vehicle motors. Here, Quartz took a deep dive into how the US are looking to stimulate…
Commentary: Does The Miyoko’s Creamery Lawsuit Verdict Spell The End of Plant-Based Labelling Restrictions?
Last week, vegan dairy company Miyoko’s Creamery won a lawsuit against the State of California that banned them from using terms like “butter” and “lactose-free”. Will that mean big animal and dairy companies will halt law fights against plant-based alternatives?…