“InfraBlocks is proud to partner with ADB to develop a unique digital engine for bamboo projects, aiming to mobilise more resources for one of the most powerful nature-based climate solutions” said Cédric Joutet, Co-Founder & CEO of InfraBlocks Technologies. Post this As part of this initiative, Rizome, a bamboo innovator with large-scale engineered bamboo plantations in the Philippines, has been selected as the first pilot project partner. Rizome’s bamboo operations are uniquely suited for this program: bamboo grows up to fifteen times faster than trees, rapidly sequesters carbon, and provides geo-tagged, traceable plantations that can be integrated into InfraBlocks’ digital…
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On September 10, 2025, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) formally withdrew its October 15, 2024 guidance titled “Commission Guidance Regarding the Listing of Voluntary Carbon Credit Derivative Contracts.” Issued under the Biden administration, the guidance was intended to assist designated contract markets (DCMs) in navigating the challenges of listing derivative contracts based on voluntary carbon credits (VCCs), a relatively new and complex asset class. The guidance was designed to steer DCMs toward VCCs that demonstrate integrity in their environmental claims, emphasizing transparency, additionality, permanence, and robust methodologies and verification procedures. The CFTC states that the withdrawal is based on its…
Computer simulation of Earth’s climate evolving over 1 million years in response to a sudden release of carbon dioxide to the atmosphere. Credit: Andy Ridgwell/UCR UC Riverside researchers have discovered a piece that was missing in previous descriptions of the way Earth recycles its carbon. As a result, they believe that global warming can overcorrect into an ice age. The traditional view among researchers is that Earth’s climate is kept in check by a slow-moving but reliable natural system of rock weathering. In this system, rain captures carbon dioxide from the air, hits exposed rocks on land—especially silicate rocks like…
Designed to provide broad exposure to the Financials – Banking segment of the equity market, the First Trust NASDAQ Bank ETF (FTXO) is a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on September 20, 2016. Passively managed ETFs are becoming increasingly popular with institutional as well as retail investors due to their low cost, transparency, flexibility and tax efficiency. They are excellent vehicles for long term investors. Sector ETFs also provide investors access to a broad group of companies in particular sectors that offer low risk and diversified exposure. Financials – Banking is one of the 16 broad Zacks sectors within…
China, the biggest emitter of greenhouse gases, has set its first absolute emissions reduction goal. In a video at the UN climate summit in New York, President Xi Jinping announced that China aims to cut emissions by 7 to 10% by 2035 compared to its peak. This marks a major shift in China’s climate policy. Before, the focus was on reducing carbon intensity and setting peak timelines. While this pledge indicates progress, many experts believe it lacks the ambition needed to meet global targets in the Paris Agreement. A New Era in China’s Climate Policy Xi’s pledge is China’s first…
Uranium Energy Corp (NYSE:UEC) reported its fiscal 2025 results, showing revenue of $66.84 million. This fell short of Wall Street’s $77.2 million estimate. The company also recorded a net loss of -$0.20 per share, slightly above the expected -$0.18. Despite this earnings miss, UEC shares rose 1.66% in pre-market trading. Investors were encouraged by the company’s operational progress, strategic acquisitions, and strong balance sheet. UEC is positioning itself as a key player in the U.S. effort to rebuild its nuclear fuel supply chain. UEC Stock Performance Source: UEC Uranium Energy Corp’s Financial Strength and Uranium Ramp-Up UEC’s financial highlights indicate…
Image source: Getty Images I think it’s fair to say AstraZeneca (LSE: AZ) shares have had a good few years. The share price dipped below £20 during the great recession before ballooning all the way to near the £120 mark as I write. A sixfold increase in value has made the pharmaceutical firm one of Europe’s biggest companies and the largest firm listed on the FTSE 100. Will the run keep on going? Sadly, I don’t have any crystal balls lying around, so it’s impossible to say for sure. But one place to start looking is at analysts’ forecasts. These predictions…
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Image source: Getty Images Keeping abreast of the latest broker views can be a worthwhile exercise. Sometimes they flag up opportunities that are worth exploring further. Take Kooth (LSE:KOO), for instance. This is an almost-penny share currently trading well below where analysts think it could be in 12 months’ time. Let’s take a closer look at this under-the-radar small-cap stock. Digital mental health platform Kooth is a leading provider of digital mental health services for young people. Its platform offers support, therapy, and wellbeing tools to schools, health systems, and public bodies. According to NHS England data, it’s now the…
One of the world’s biggest orange juice processors is turning to carbon credits to help finance the Brazilian citrus industry’s costly move away from disease-laden orchards.Citrosuco and Itaú Unibanco, the largest private bank in Latin America, are partnering on a carbon credit program to fund farmers moving from the country’s main citrus belt to the Cerrado region in central Brazil, where a deadly citrus disease has not yet devastated trees. Source link