A CONFERENCE on the financial sector reforms report issued by the Planning Commission of India saw the presentation of an innovative energy credit scheme to slash India’s expenditure on oil imports. Read more »
500 cattlemen expected for Cariboo conference (Kelowna Capital News)
It seems to be all about numbers. The last 80 years, an important part of B.C.’s 150 year history, will be celebrated in 100 Mile House. It’s the B.C. Cattlemen’s Association’s convention and annual general meeting from June 12 to 14. Up to 500 people are expected. Read more »
Japan focuses on energy sector (UPI)
TOKYO, May 30 (UPI) -- The Japan Electric Power Exchange should start carbon credit trading by April 2009. Read more »
Montreal Carbon Trading May Be Hurt by Alternatives (Update1) (Bloomberg.com)
May 30 (Bloomberg) -- Montreal Exchange Inc. 's start in the $64 billion carbon-credit market may be undermined by other incentives from the Canadian government to reduce greenhouse gases, power and chemical producers said. Read more »
Recent Tokyo Stock Exchange News (Japan Corporate News)
Tokyo, May 30, 2008 (Jiji Press) - The Tokyo Stock Exchange aims to create Asia's first market for carbon credit trading, TSE President Atsushi Saito said Friday. Read more »
Montreal Carbon Trading May Be Hurt by Environment Alternatives (Bloomberg.com)
May 30 (Bloomberg) -- Montreal Exchange Inc. 's start in the $64 billion carbon-credit market may be undermined by other incentives from the Canadian government to reduce greenhouse gases, power and chemical producers said. Read more »
Aircraft CO2 Could Be Counted Sooner (BusinessWeek)
The EU may include the airline industry in its carbon-trading scheme earlier and increase the amount of permits required. A full vote will come in July Read more »
Parker promises drop in Kyoto bill (Otago Daily Times)
New Zealand's $1 billion carbon credit liability is set to fall dramatically according to Climate Change Minister David Parker. Read more »
EU proposes early start to aircraft emissions scheme (Independent)
The European Parliament has proposed accelerating the inclusion of the aviation industry in the Emissions Trading Scheme, the carbon credit system which is the centrepiece of the bloc's efforts to curb climate change. Read more »
China block on carbon trading for HK groups (Financial Times)
Companies in Hong Kong and Macao are being excluded by China from the booming, global market for carbon credit as a result of Beijing’s “one country, two systems” rule over the two cities. Read more »