carbon offsetting

Although this story is old I still think it it news that should be spread. The Global Carbon Project posted the most recent figures for the worlds' carbon budget, a key to understanding the balance of carbon added to the atmosphere (Sep25th)

A UK commissioned report stated Tuesday that wealthy countries should pay tropical nations billions of dollars annually to save their forests.

How do you explain what a carbon offset is?  We wanted people to know what it takes to be carbon neutral so we shot this little video.

Although it may not have the name of a saving knight in shining green armor, Bubbla offers just about anyone–from large businesses shipping countless packages per day to the lone house dweller sending birthday gifts to family–a way to put a stop to the rampaging horde of foam peanuts.

Ethics and Politics, How-To's and With Who's of carbon offsets, including ratings of five sure-fire offsetting services. Enjoy!

n wake of yesterday’s disapproval of the financial rescue package, ClimatePULSE will take a look at the status of the carbon market and how it is affected by the financial services sector. Although carbon and stock trading do not occur side-by-side, they certainly interact and influence one another through various connections. In many ways, the carbon market relies heavily on the financial status of both the country and individual companies. A sliding financial market may affect the allocation of money and credit and slow the development of the national carbon market.

GHG inventories, are they really worthwhile? Some may argue that it ’s wiser to skip straight to energy efficiency and clean technology solutions that have already proven effective. And let’s face it, what CEOs want to spend a small fortune having some green-collar consultant tell them just how bad the situation really is. But the truth is...

How is it possible that with so much discussion around climate change we continue to have carbon dioxide spewing celebrations endorsed by our provincial and federal governments? The time has come to reconsider having the Snowbirds fly at Canadian airshows and other community celebrations. 

This interview shows that the creator of RideSearch.com is really serious about getting commuters to carpool. He talks about gas prices and how the raise in prices has driven more and more people to come to the site to rideshare. This is good for the environment and helps people save money.

KPMG has warned that UK businesses participating in the upcoming Carbon Reduction Commitment (CRC) may experience a major cash flow impact because of the scheme. The consultancy firm advised its clientele to begin appraising their CO2 emissions soon, so that they will be knowledgeable of their emissions and can prepare to go through [...]

While all the fuss about carbon tax continues in the Canadian media, we also now have Ontario testing some carbon-cutting pilot projects in the agricultural sector. Ontario signed the Western Climate Initiative not long ago, and the province will probably have a cap-and-trade system by 2012, as all members in the Initiative agree on that.

Ontario’s plan now is to initiate three pilot projects to offset emissions. The first one will have farmers utilize nitrogen fertilizers in a more eco-friendly way.

Bottled water isn't bad but it has to be purchased and consumed responsibly. Some manufacturer and retail practices are to blame, in addition to recycling flow systems in city municipalities. After speaking with the North American brand manager for Aquafina, these are some primary points agreed upon.

Whether the carbon credit system will really make a difference or not, there are some who are moving forward and testing the theory. Something will come of it, if nothing else, we will be smarter.

Climate change, is one of the most profound challenges of modern times. So why is it that there is such a serious shortage of greenhouse gas experts, climate-change strategists, and professionals in the field? After all, climate change will certainly affect all of our lifestyles and the way we do business. And while it’s undoubtedly important to develop rigid, international standards for greenhouse gas monitoring and management, it’s equally as important to have skilled workers in place to ensure these standards are put into practice correctly.

You may be wondering just what exactly is this Carbon and why do we need to offset it?  Well sit down and grab a pen because I am going to explain it to you right now in a (hopefully) short and concise post with few tears.

No matter what others do for our planet and global warming, we can start by protecting it ourselfs.Trees instead, LLC is a company devoted to preserve the environment by planting memory trees and offset carbon footprint. Why send flowers when you can plan a tree in memory of your loved one?Preserve life planting a tree instead of giving flowers that create waste soon after it is cut.www.TreesInstead.com is to plant trees instead of giving traditional sympathy flowers.

This week we ’ll take a look at three different and equally likely forms of GHG legislation to help your company better understand its possible exposure and risk mitigation strategies. (1) Performance Standards, (2) Carbon Tax, and (3) Cap and Trade.

Whereis, an online mapping website, has team up with Greenfleet to reduce the carbon emissions produced by Australian drivers in a campaign called The GreenRoad. This campaign was started in order to offset the CO2 emissions from up to 200km or 125 miles of a trip you take. I wanted to find out a little more background information about this campaign and try it out for myself.

The G8 countries have endorsed bringing down the global greenhouse gas emissions by fifty per cent by the year 2050, however they did not specify a base year for emission cuts.

Eco Friendly For Profit Company suing the Liberal Government over their use of a Trademarked Brand.  Liberal leader Stephan Dion is using the term "The Green Shift" for his new program, but that's raising some concerns with the company "Green Shift" who want all to know they are not affiliated with any government.

This week let ’s consider the question, “Are offsets inspirational?” Here we examine offsets from the 'innovation' side, and highlight the potential for offset opportunities to motivate the development and widespread adoption of new and cleaner technologies.

Remove CO2 from the atmosphere by doing common activities like searching, clicking, and social networking.

Today, there are dozens of companies in the United States, many partnered with bigger businesses and corporations, that will help you calculate your carbon footprint, determine an appropriate carbon offset, and allow you to spend your money to benefit the environment and buy some peace of mind. But, as always, there are plusses, minuses, and questions concerning these companies and the products and services they sell.

Comic book fans were pleasantly surprised when this summer’s monster-sized film, The Incredible Hulk, became the #1 film of this past weekend. But the star of the film isn’t the only thing that’s green about this movie.

Despite the obvious negative impacts to a person carbon footprint, keeping a lush green lawn is what most people are familiar with so they can’t imagine transforming their yards into a native habitat with low-lying plants or better yet crops. The next best thing that people can do is pick up a reel mower.

As the need for climate change solutions continues to grow, so does the need for properly educated greenhouse gas management and measurement professionals. Universities and colleges are typically the first place one thinks of when they hear “advanced education”; unfortunately, these institutions alone do not currently provide education for the full spectrum of the climate change industry.

The key to ensuring municipal ownership of the GHG reduction is in understanding the types of sources of municipal GHG emissions. Municipal GHG emissions, like those of any other organization, include numerous sources of direct and indirect emissions from within and beyond the geopolitical boundaries of the municipality.

American cities with the biggest buildings and the smallest carbon footprints.

Smartlygreen.com is for people with an environmental conscience but little time to do much about it. It has created a way that allows you to offset your carbon footprint without making any changes to your lifestyle and without any cost to you.

New site, EcoPerks.com, launched this week offering simple ways to live a more carbon neutral lifestyle while earning 'EcoPoints' to be used toward valuable rewards. The  platform is a unique blend of cause, commerce, content, community and carbon offset tools tied to the most generous rewards program on the Internet. EcoPerks.com has an unmatched range of products, information and functionality designed to promote carbon neutral living.