[ad_1] Saturday, 3 May 2025, 6:24 pmPress Release: Carbon Market Watch A new report, ‘Recipe for Greenwashing’, commissioned by Korean NGO Plan 1.5 and co-authored by Carbon Market Watch and Director of the Berkeley Carbon Trading Project Barbara Haya, has revealed that the climate credentials of the Korean Emissions Trading Scheme (K-ETS) risk being significantly undermined by its inclusion of international carbon credits.The report analyses a sample of 21 clean cookstove projects that have supplied South Korean companies with carbon credits for use under the K-ETS, finding that on average they are likely generating 18.3 times more credits than they…
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[ad_1] Key Takeaways Given the economic uncertainty unleashed by President Donald Trump’s evolving tariffs, boosting your cash cushion may be smart right now. Fortunately for savers, the Fed isn’t likely to cut interest rates anytime soon—meaning today’s great cash returns still have some runway. The best high-yield savings accounts pay up to 5.00% right now, while CDs paying 4.50% will let you lock in your APY as long as late 2026. At brokerage firms and robo-advisors, you can generally earn 4% or better, while U.S. Treasurys pay up to 4.81% as of today’s market close. See our tables below for…
[ad_1] Image source: Getty Images Broadly speaking, the UK’s large- and mid-cap stocks have staged an impressive rebound of late. Yet even after this recovery, the valuations on FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 shares are still remarkably low by global standards, offering what may be a rare opportunity for investors to build long-term wealth. Right now, the price-to-earnings (P/E) ratios for the Footsie and the FTSE 250 are 16.2 times and 12.6 times, respectively. That’s a huge discount to the S&P 500, whose ratio is 23.8 times, and the Nikkei 225, which has a multiple of 19.3. This suggests there…
[ad_1] Editor’s note: A version of this article originally appeared at America Walks and is republished with permission. Para leer este blog en español, haga clic aquí.America Walks has also launched a petition in support of immigrants’ freedom to move. Sign it here, and contact your legislators.Imagine taking a walk to clear your head, catch the bus, or grab coffee with friends, only to be stopped, questioned, and surveilled simply because of who you are. Your skin color, your clothes, and even the neighborhood you are in become reasons for suspicion. Racial profiling in the public realm isn’t new, but remains an under-acknowledged…
[ad_1] Getty Images Check out CNET Money’s weekly mortgage rate forecast for a more in-depth look at what’s next for Fed rate cuts, labor data and inflation. Homebuyers and sellers are facing an uncertain mortgage market. Lingering inflation, threats of a global trade war and mounting recession fears have driven mortgage rates up and down over the last period. The average 30-year fixed mortgage interest rate is 6.76% today, down -0.09% over the last week. The average rate for a 15-year fixed mortgage is 5.93%, which is a decrease of -0.13% compared to a week ago. Most housing economists expect…
[ad_1] Lewis Hamilton has admitted that he had a substantial role in designing an element of a Puma racing shoe while in conversation with TikTok influencer and Formula 1 fan Madeleine White. This year celebrates the 20th anniversary of the partnership between the fashion brand and Ferrari – something the seven-time world champion has been highly interested in. According to the Scuderia driver, he was responsible for the carbon fibre heel, a part of the show that can be clearly seen on the Speedcat driving shoes from Puma. Acting as stability and support for when you’re hovering your foot over pedals, it…
[ad_1] No country holds more provable Treasury debt than Japan with roughly $1.1 trillion, equivalent to a quarter of its entire economy. Since dumping U.S. sovereign bonds would severely hurt both Japan and the United States, investors view the threat as a psychological tactic to exert pressure as the clock ticks down on Trump’s 90-day tariff pause. Call it the nuclear option—a last resort that could unleash mutually assured financial destruction for two allies joined at the hip. Japan is prepared to use its role as America’s single largest creditor as a bargaining chip in ongoing trade negotiations with the…
[ad_1] Above, Jeff Coombs is pictured in his mill office in Tamworth. Paula Tracy photo By PAULA TRACY, InDepthNH.org TAMWORTH – Landowners who enroll their properties in carbon capture markets are closely watching a bill that comes up for a hearing in the Senate next Tuesday which would tax the growth of timber. Indepth Your Inbox Get unbiased nonprofit watchdog news sent directly to your inbox. It is considered closing a “loophole” in the timber tax to its advocates, but those who own land and have enrolled their tracts in this newly emerging market are claiming it would be double…
[ad_1] By Musa Bakare The recent engagements by Nigeria’s Minister of Steel Development, Prince Shuaibu Abubakar Audu, with private steel operators will significantly influenced the nation’s steel industry, aligning with the federal government’s Renewed Hope Agenda aimed at industrial revitalization and revolution. Several private iron and steel operators are active in Nigeria, including notable companies such as KAM Holding, African Industries Group (AIG), and Sunflag Steel. Other prominent players include Quantum Steels, Alinco Steel, Aulsteel, Delta Steel, among various others. Additionally, smaller entities like Donasulu Brothers, Arewa Metal Containers, and Brossette Nigeria contribute to the industry’s landscape. KAM Holding stands…
[ad_1] Liverpool Football Club (LFC) has claimed the English Premier League (EPL) title for the 2024-25 season, continuing its impressive form on the field. Off the pitch, the club is also making waves as a leader in sustainability efforts, positioning itself as one of the greenest football clubs in Europe. As fans cheer their goals and victories, the club is also scoring major points in its mission to cut carbon emissions and adopt environmentally friendly practices. Through ‘The Red Way‘ strategy, Liverpool aims to reduce its environmental footprint and set new standards for sustainability in the world of elite football.…