Brandon Mulder

Austin

Environmental Commodities Correspondent at Carbon Pulse

MA student @TheLBJSchool | ex @SPGCI and @statesman

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US Democrats propose biomass CDR tax credit in fight against wildfires

4 days ago | carbon-pulse.com | Brandon Mulder

US Democrats propose biomass CDR tax credit in fight against wildfiresTwo Democratic US senators are proposing a bill that would create a tax credit for biomass carbon removal and storage (BiCRS) projects in order to reduce wildfire risks while driving down emissions. Two Democratic US senators are proposing a bill that would create a tax credit for biomass carbon removal and storage (BiCRS) projects in order to reduce wildfire risks while driving down emissions.
US DOE adjusts lifecycle emissions methodology to expand 45Z eligibility

5 days ago | carbon-pulse.com | Brandon Mulder

US DOE adjusts lifecycle emissions methodology to expand 45Z eligibilityThe federal 45Z tax credit originally designed to spur the production of clean transportation fuels can now be claimed by more producers using fossil fuel feedstocks after the US DOE made several adjustments to the way it calculates fuels' lifecycle emissions.
Non-profit to test run cookstove credit integrity tool

1 week ago | carbon-pulse.com | Brandon Mulder

Non-profit to test run cookstove credit integrity toolA climate non-profit focused on decarbonizing cookstoves is partnering with eight project developers to test-run a tool designed to ensure integrity in cookstove credits. A climate non-profit focused on decarbonizing cookstoves is partnering with eight project developers to test-run a tool designed to ensure integrity in cookstove credits. A Carbon Pulse subscription is required to read this content.
UNFCCC Secretary praises Mexico's climate strategy, urges leaders to submit strong NDC

1 week ago | carbon-pulse.com | Brandon Mulder

UNFCCC Secretary praises Mexico's climate strategy, urges leaders to submit strong NDCDuring a trip to Mexico's capital city this week, UN Climate Change Executive Secretary Simon Stiell praised Mexico's new climate strategy while encouraging the nation to submit a strong Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC).
US energy emissions declined 0.5% in 2024, EIA says

1 week ago | carbon-pulse.com | Brandon Mulder

US energy emissions declined 0.5% in 2024, EIA saysNew emissions data show that the year-over-year (YoY) decline of US energy-related CO2 emissions slowed in 2024 compared to the previous year's drop, with power sector and jet fuel emissions inching upward. New emissions data show that the year-over-year (YoY) decline of US energy-related CO2 emissions slowed in 2024 compared to the previous year's drop, with power sector and jet fuel emissions inching upward.
Biofuel supply constraints, costs will challenge compliance with new IMO rule -analysis

1 week ago | carbon-pulse.com | Brandon Mulder

Biofuel supply constraints, costs will challenge compliance with new IMO rule -analysisFollowing the recent agreement for a global carbon tax on shipping emissions, energy analysts project that the maritime industry will face biofuels supply constraints and high costs of e-fuels as it attempts to comply with the new rules.
US agtech firm sets new record in 60k credit deal with tech giant

1 week ago | carbon-pulse.com | Brandon Mulder

US agtech firm sets new record in 60k credit deal with tech giantA US-based agtech firm has inked another deal with the world's largest carbon credit buyer involving 60,000 credits stemming from soil enrichment projects, according to a Tuesday announcement. A US-based agtech firm has inked another deal with the world's largest carbon credit buyer involving 60,000 credits stemming from soil enrichment projects, according to a Tuesday announcement.
US EPA is reviewing 'mental leaps' in science behind endangerment finding, Zeldin says

2 weeks ago | carbon-pulse.com | Brandon Mulder

US EPA is reviewing 'mental leaps' in science behind endangerment finding, Zeldin saysUS EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin indicated this week that the agency is reviewing some "mental leaps" in the scientific findings that underpin a 2009 rule key to many US climate policies, known as the endangerment finding.
US Senate votes to kill California's EV mandate

2 weeks ago | carbon-pulse.com | Brandon Mulder

US Senate votes to kill California's EV mandateThe US Senate voted Thursday morning to revoke three waivers the EPA granted to California that allowed the state to set stricter vehicle emissions standards, including one that blocks California's ability to phase out gas-powered cars and require EV sales.
California records lowest diesel consumption for February in 24 years

2 weeks ago | carbon-pulse.com | Brandon Mulder

California records lowest diesel consumption for February in 24 yearsCalifornia diesel sales in February plunged to the lowest monthly consumption going back to Feb. 2001 - the earliest records of state data, according to a report published Tuesday. California diesel sales in February plunged to the lowest monthly consumption going back to Feb. 2001 - the earliest records of state data, according to a report published Tuesday. A Carbon Pulse subscription is required to read this content.