China Discovers ‘Nipeiite-(Ce),’ a New Mineral with Highest Cerium Content

China has announced the discovery of a new cerium-rich silicate mineral, Nipeiite-(Ce), which has been officially recognized by the International Mineralogical Association. Found in a rare-earth mine in Henan Province, this mineral is named in honor of Professor Ni Pei from Nanjing University for his contributions to the study of tungsten and rare-earth deposits. The […]

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The Dubious Reality behind Corporate Climate Success Stories

Verra, an NGO based in a nondescript Washington, D.C. office, dominates the voluntary carbon credit market, certifying 75% of offsets. Companies like Apple and Volkswagen purchase these credits, claiming to offset their CO2 emissions through various projects, including forest conservation. However, investigations by DIE ZEIT, The Guardian, and SourceMaterial reveal that many of these carbon […]

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RGGI Auction 62 starts

Let’s see what the RGGI Auction – which starts today – bring. The “Expiration date for bond or letter of credit submitted as financial security” is not later then the 21st of December, so in about two weeks time. This page contains the Auction Notice, information for potential bidders, and application materials for the 62nd […]

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Blue Carbon Strikes $1.5 Billion Carbon Credit Deal with Zimbabwe

Dubai-based Blue Carbon has secured a $1.5 billion memorandum of understanding with Zimbabwe to generate carbon credits through forest protection and rehabilitation, covering nearly a fifth of the country’s landmass. This marks Blue Carbon’s fourth African venture in 2023, following similar initiatives in Liberia, Zambia, and Tanzania, totaling rights to develop carbon offset projects across […]

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