Energy credit scheme proposed (Gulf Times)

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.

Digesters may soon pencil out on Idaho dairies (AG Weekly)

JEROME, Idaho – Digesters: They’re finally here. Currently there are about a dozen digesters on the drawing table throughout the southern part of the state, said Marv Patten, dairy bureau chief for the Idaho State Department of Agriculture.

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.

Japan focuses on energy sector (UPI)

TOKYO, May 30 (UPI) — The Japan Electric Power Exchange should start carbon credit trading by April 2009.

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.

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.

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.

Digesters may soon pencil out on Idaho dairies (AG Weekly)

JEROME, Idaho – Digesters: They’re finally here. Currently there are about a dozen digesters on the drawing table throughout the southern part of the state, said Marv Patten, dairy bureau chief for the Idaho State Department of Agriculture.

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

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.