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[ad_1] Blue Catalyst aims to help early-stage companies with technological solutions that can, among other things, accurately map out blue carbon habitats, monitor biodiversity, or improve sapling mortality, and scale up their business models. The initiative is backed by the Economic Development Board (EDB). [ad_2] Source link

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[ad_1] US stocks fell on Tuesday, pulling back from a record-setting streak, as Fed Chair Jerome Powell signaled the central bank would proceed cautiously on further rate cuts and suggested equities were “fairly highly valued.” The Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI) fell nearly 0.2%. The S&P 500 (^GSPC) fell about 0.6%, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC) lost almost 1%. Stocks jumped on Monday to clinch a third straight day of record-high closes, lifted by optimism that the AI trade and further Fed policy easing will continue to fuel the rally. The Nasdaq led the gains as Nvidia stock surged…

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[ad_1] Mexico is moving forward with efforts to curb greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, even as the U.S. backs away from such efforts. Mexico’s Emissions Trading System (ETS) is close to launch, and additional efforts will help to integrate Mexico’s carbon trading with global standards and markets.  Key Takeaways What is happening? Mexico’s Emissions Trading System (ETS), expected to be fully operational in 2026, is expected to allow greater use of carbon offsets, creating new opportunities for compliance entities, carbon credit providers, and potentially other market participants. A new carbon standard and registry is under development by the Mexican Stock Exchange…

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[ad_1] “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’…

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[ad_1] 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…

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[ad_1] 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…

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[ad_1] 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…

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[ad_1] 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…

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