SANDBAG has published its newest report on offsets in the EU: International Offsets and the EU 2009: an update on the usage of compliance offsets in the EU Emissions Trading Scheme – by Rob Elsworth and Bryony Worthington
The report is based on a consolidated database of information about the use of certified emissions reductions (CERs), which were generated by clean development mechanism (CDM) projects, in the EU Emissions Trading System in 2009.
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Misguided attempts by Brussels to appease the Trump administration on trade are not only futile but also run counter to the EU’s
A dangerous approach to addressing high ETS2 prices would be to reform the Market Stability Reserve prematurely – before the real price signal and emission levels in the market become clear and without considering the environmental implications of the additional allowances that would enter the market and risk exceeding the ETS2 emissions cap.
The EU Emissions Trading System (ETS), which requires polluters to pay for their emissions, was a world first, yet international aviation emissions are still exempt from ETS pricing despite their huge climate damage. The EU must now bring international aviation back under regulation, stand up for its values and reaffirm its role as a global climate action leader.
The European Commission’s unambitious proposed climate target for 2040 risks becoming riddled with loopholes and delaying urgent climate action. This in-depth analysis explains how and why.
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