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“The Commission has delivered its plan for a Clean Industrial Deal today. Although it is certainly industrial, it is far from clean." Check out our reaction to the European Commission’s Clean Industrial Deal and Omnibus package here 👇 carbonmarketwatch.org/2025/02/26/a...

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Our latest ETS Talk examines the (un)conditional support to top polluting sectors in Europe. Do they pay, or do we? Register here to watch: zoom.us/meeting/regi... Keep an eye on this feed for updates👀

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A day before the EU unveils its Clean Industrial Deal, a new report we produced in conjunction with @wwfeu.bsky.social reveals how the EU Emissions Trading System is effectively paying polluters billions that could have been invested in decarbonisation. carbonmarketwatch.org/2025/02/25/e...

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The European Scientific Advisory Board on Climate Change has warned that the carbon absorbed by EU land is in decline, and denounced the fundamental flaws of EU land policies Check out our reaction here 👇 www.linkedin.com/posts/carbon...

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In its new report on scaling up carbon dioxide removals in the EU, the European Scientific Advisory Board on Climate Change prioritises setting separate climate targets. This aligns with what Carbon Market Watch and other stakeholders have been advocating. carbonmarketwatch.org/2025/02/21/e...

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Join us on Tuesday 25 February for our latest ETS Talk ‘(Un)conditional support to top polluting sectors in Europe: Do they pay, or do we pay?’ For more information and to register click here: lnkd.in/efcPf2Y8

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We so 💚 the idea of a carbon levy for international shipping that we composed a poem about it for Valentine's Day. But the EU must show more love to developing countries by steering its proposed levy towards greater justice and equity. carbonmarketwatch.org/2025/02/13/e...

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"Member states have an important role in ensuring that it’s easier for people to participate in the energy transition." Hear from CMW’s Eleanor Scott who discusses the EU’s ETS2 carbon pricing plan for buildings and road transport and the important role of member states in ensuring fairness

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There is a concerted campaign to cut or slash EU funding for environmental groups, silencing those who defend society & our planet from big polluters 😶🌍 Vocal opposition stopped similar attacks before. Let’s do it again. ✍ Sign this WeMoveEurope petition NOW to ensure citizens’ voices are heard.

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Today the European Commission revealed its work programme for 2025 announcing the imminent launch of the Clean Industrial Deal and a proposed 90% emission reduction target for 2040 to be enshrined in the European Climate Law early this year. Our reaction: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...

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🐚 Shell was the world’s largest user of carbon credits in 2024... ...a year in which fossil fuel companies dominated the voluntary carbon market 💸🏭 Our latest CMW article reveals how they continue with business as usual while pretending to be taking significant climate action. bit.ly/3CCoFHr

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The Guardian @theguardian.com again with high-quality journalism, thanks! #NGOs #Democracy #EPP #EUGreenDeal cc @birdlifeeurope.bsky.social @healthandenv.bsky.social @clienteartheur.bsky.social @surfridereurope.bsky.social @ieep.bsky.social @carbonmarketwatch.bsky.social

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Did you know that carbon credits can be bought and sold multiple times… but just how much does the carbon market contribute to fighting the climate crisis? We are back with the latest ep of our ‘Questioning the integrity of the voluntary carbon market’ series 👇 youtube.com/shorts/wdgPd...

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Carbon dioxide removals (CDR) will be needed to limit global warming to 1.5°C and avoid climate breakdown. However, CDR cannot replace decarbonisation ❌ ❔Our latest explainer answers the key CDR questions, the separate targets principle and their implications carbonmarketwatch.org/publications...

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At a time of widespread climate misinformation and disinformation online, it's more important than ever to follow the science. Follow us to learn more about science- and fact-based solutions to the climate crisis.

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💰 Who benefits from carbon projects? Are local communities getting their fair share? What role do standards and governments play? In this mini-series of videos, we answer your questions on financial transparency in the voluntary carbon market: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fd_H...

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📼 Did you miss our webinar on separate climate targets and carbon dioxide removals? The recording is now on YouTube 👇 www.youtube.com/watch?v=TCAU...

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This week, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk took aim at the EU's upcoming Emissions Trading System for road transport and buildings, also called ETS2, echoing earlier calls by the Czech Republic to delay it Such a U-turn would be misguided. carbonmarketwatch.org/2025/01/24/u...

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Thank you to our speakers and attendees for exploring this critical topic with us 👉 Separate targets for gross emissions cuts, carbon sequestration by natural ecosystems, and carbon removal are vital to tackling the climate crisis. ▶️ Full webinar soon on YouTube—stay tuned!

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Democracy is not only under threat in America, it is also facing serious challenges here in Europe, too.

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Democracy is under threat on both sides of the Atlantic. A couple of days after the inauguration of Donald Trump, the European Parliament will discuss NGO financing on Wednesday. Under pressure from anti-democratic forces, MEPs will debate if civil society may use the EU’s LIFE programme to “lobby”.

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Dozens of stakeholders have endorsed a Carbon Market Watch statement urging firms to replace the outdated and discredited 'carbon neutrality' model for climate action outside their value chains in favour of more honest and sustainable approaches. carbonmarketwatch.org/2025/01/16/d...

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📣 Speakers confirmed! Join these experts on Wednesday, 22 January and engage in this transatlantic exchange on how setting and implementing separate climate targets can help ensure that emissions reductions take precedence over carbon removals. Register now: www.eventbrite.be/e/implementi...

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🎅 The Grinch is taking advantage of the EU ETS – and we can’t let it happen. His agenda? Exploit loopholes, greenwash, and profit without reducing emissions. Let’s reclaim EU ETS revenues for the people and protect our planet. Sign now: carbonmarketwatch.org/publications...

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The selection of hosts for 2030 and 2034 World Cups shows FIFA continue to kick the principle of financial greed ahead of people and planet⚽ Read here about FIFA’s foul, irresponsible, farcical and absurd approach to the climate: carbonmarketwatch.org/2024/12/20/f...

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Are you an expert in EU policy and passionate about the climate? You could be the next member of our carbon removal policy team 🤗 For more information and to apply: carbonmarketwatch.org/jobs/policy-... Deadline for applications: 19th of January 2025

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New Webinar | Delve with us into the current and proposed policies surrounding carbon dioxide removals (CDR) across both sides of the Atlantic 🌍 Full agenda: carbonmarketwatch.org/events/imple... Register here: www.eventbrite.be/e/implementi...

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Christmas came early for Europe's heavy industries, even though they are on the climate naughty list. Together, these companies received nearly €50 billion in freebies under the EU's Emissions Trading System. Check out our top 10 recipients of EU ETS largesse.

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Although the EU’s Emissions Aristocracy were naughty polluters, they received a whopping 560,459,248 tonnes of CO2 emissions for free under the Emissions Trading System. This means that the EU’s top polluters dodged an astronomical €47.8 billion in 2023. Less ho, ho, ho and more no, no, no.

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The aviation industry is championing offsetting, carbon removals and other technical quick fixes to help it fly under the radar of climate action and avoid actual emissions reductions. We delve into some of the false solutions being propagated in the sector. carbonmarketwatch.org/2024/12/16/u...

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Les résultats de notre évaluation des mesures économiques proposées par les États membres de l'OMI pour atteindre des objectifs climatiques sont maintenant disponibles en français carbonmarketwatch.org/publications... Les Etats devront trouver un accord ambitieux à la prochaine réunion en avril 2025

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El resumen de nuestra evaluación de las medidas propuestas por los países miembros de la OMI para alcanzar los objetivos climáticos ya está disponibles en español: carbonmarketwatch.org/publications... ¡Los Estados deben llegar a un acuerdo ambicioso en su siguiente reunión en abril de 2025!

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Dear EU Commissioners We (28 NGOs) call on you to use EU ETS revenue wisely to support climate action, socially inclusive decarbonisation, clean transport and housing, green jobs, protection of biodiversity and sustainable farming. Find the joint letter here: carbonmarketwatch.org?post_type=pu...

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