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$280 billion air and water treatment markets
The performance of filters and other air and water treatment equipment can now not only be monitored remotely but optimized by sophisticated software programs. Increasingly plants see advantages in outsourcing maintenance. Materials developed for compressed air filtration may find use in dust collection and liquid purification. As a result, many companies are now interested in the broader ...
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Carbon Forum America sets the stage for emissions trading in the US
After two days of conference sessions, exhibitor presentations via “Side Events“ and interaction on the trade show floor, Carbon Forum America came to a close at the Moscone Center in San Francisco where the event took place on February 26-27, 2008. The event was jointly organized between the International Emissions Trading Association (IETA) and the Chicago-based show organizer Koelnmesse, Inc. ...
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Rise of Carbon Markets Drives Interest In Linking Them, Speakers on Climate Say
The rise of carbon markets across the world is driving increased interest from companies and governments to link those markets together, representatives from companies and a Harvard University researcher said Sept. 22. About 40 countries and more than 20 cities, states and provinces have carbon pricing policies or plan to launch them. Together, these carbon pricing instruments cover about 12 ...
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International organizations to cooperate on greenhouse gas accounting
In a move that will bolster confidence among the growing number of companies seeking to understand and manage their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, three organizations today announced that they will work together to promote their GHG accounting and reporting standards. ISO (International Organization for Standardization), the World Resources Institute (WRI) and the World Business Council for ...
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ClimateCHECK forms alliance with Presidio School Of Management and LiveNeutral
In recognizing the importance of educational institutions in advancing sustainability and increasing the network of experts on climate change, ClimateCHECK, a firm that provides greenhouse gas (GHG) management services and solutions, announces its strategic alliance with the pioneering MBA school in sustainable management, Presidio School of Management (Presidio) and LiveNeutral, one of the first ...
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“STATE OF THE CARBON MARKET 2006` - New report to be released at Carbon Expo shows dramatic growth in carbon market
A new report from the World Bank and the International Emissions Trading Association (IETA) highlighting the trends of the global market for carbon emissions trading will be released during CARBON EXPO in Cologne, Germany, on May 10th. Carbon Expo is the largest carbon fair in the world, with more than 2000 representatives from governments, business, and civil society organizations involved in ...
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Carbon Credit Market: Driving Sustainable Change through Market Mechanisms
Welcome, esteemed readers, to the captivating realm of the carbon credit market. Prepare to delve into the intricacies of this transformative market mechanism that offers both environmental benefits and economic opportunities. Join us as we explore the foundations, mechanisms, and success stories of the carbon credit market, presenting a compelling case for its pivotal role in driving sustainable ...
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ISO standards highlighted at Bali conference as essential to help fight climate change
Laying a pathway for 2012 beyond Kyoto was central to this year's meeting of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). Over a two-week period from 3-14 December 2007 in Bali, Indonesia, more than 12 000 participants from government, intergovernmental organizations, and international NGOs associated with business, academic, environmental and civil society interests ...
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ADB granted US$100m to commence future carbon fund
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has received financing commitments of over US$100 million for a new post-2012 carbon fund and will commence its operations in January. In addition to its founding public sector partners, the ADB is seeking further participation from private businesses. The ADB-administered Future Carbon Fund aims to provide up to $200 million to help finance renewable energy, ...
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COP21: Parliament`s roadmap for Paris UN climate talks
The EU and its member states must call for a 40% cut in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 and scale up climate finance commitments at the COP21 UN climate talks in Paris, Parliament said on Wednesday. MEPs also say a share of revenues from the EU's carbon market allowances should be earmarked for climate finance, and the aviation and shipping sectors should initiate measures to curb their ...
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COP 21: environment MEPs adopt mandate for Paris climate talks
In a resolution adopted by 55 votes to 5, with 8 abstentions, the committee also says a share of the EU's carbon market allowances should be earmarked for climate finance and the aviation and shipping sectors should initiate measures to curb their emissions by the end of 2016. "The stakes are huge. We must limit the global rise in temperature to 2 degrees C if we are to curb climate change and ...
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New emissions monitoring system could change face of pollution at sea
A new emissions monitoring system being developed by a Norfolk, VA, systems engineering firm will allow vessels worldwide to continuously monitor pollutants and readily report findings to regulatory agencies and inspectors. The patent-pending Continuous Emissions Monitoring System (CEMS), developed by W R Systems, Ltd. (WRSystems), is the first technology integration of its kind. A successful ...
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Growth in global carbon market pauses amid uncertainty
The World Bank's annual review of the global carbon market shows that 2010 was a watershed year as the market ended five years of robust growth with a slight decline compared to 2009. The State and Trends of the Carbon Market 2011, released today at Carbon Expo in Barcelona, shows that the total value of the global carbon market was estimated to be US$142 billion last year. The report's ...
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International Agreement – Warsaw Framework for REDD+ – not enough to save the World’s Tropical Rainforests
Joint Statement released on UN International Day of Forests: IETA/CMIA warns of private sector investment confidence waning. Recent international climate negotiations in Warsaw were hailed by many as a success for their progress in establishing a policy framework to reduce emissions from deforestation and forest degradation (REDD+). Indeed, the “Warsaw Framework for REDD+” ...
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EPA Proposes New Rules to Reduce Potent Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Today, EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy joined private and public sector leaders for a second annual White House roundtable discussion about the progress made and new steps taken to curb emissions of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), potent greenhouse gases used in refrigeration and air conditioning. Administrator McCarthy announced several new actions the agency will take to help support a smooth ...
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Preliminary report: CARBON EXPO 2006: Unique business platform for the rapidly growing emissions market
- World's only trade fair and conference for emissions trading and the carbon market will take place in Cologne from 10th to 12th May 2006 - Overview and analysis of the latest trends in the global carbon market - Conference: Increased emphasis on trade and the services sector CARBON EXPO – Global Carbon Market Fair & Conference, which will be taking place for the ...
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CARBON EXPO 2006: Unique business platform for the rapidly growing emissions market
- World's only trade fair and conference for emissions trading and the carbon market will take place in Cologne from 10th to 12th May 2006 - Overview and analysis of the latest trends in the global carbon market - Conference: Increased emphasis on trade and the services sector CARBON EXPO - Global Carbon Market Fair & Conference, which will be taking place for the third time from ...
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