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UN confirms four Chinese HFC emission reduction projects are now under investigation

Minister says that recently introduced trading scheme is working

Deal sees US and Japanese firms team up to accelerate development of emission reduction projects

New initiative aims to improve incentives for industrialised countries that provide low-carbon technology to developing economies

Frustration over UN decision to reject 19 projects applying for CDM approval

CDM Executive Board orders further research into allegations that producers of HFC gases have been 'gaming' the system

Engineering giant obtains first carbon credits through new wind farm development

Commission confirms emissions cap for 2013, but traders want details on plans for carbon credit auctions

Carbon offsetting service to be extended to 35 countries and territories from next week

Optimum Population Trust announces £10,000 of funding for family planning projects in the UK and Madagascar