This week saw the release of the 2008 State of the Voluntary Carbon Markets report, subtitled “Forging a Frontier”.
A joint work by Ecosystem Marketplace and New Carbon Finance, the report is based on a survey of 150 players in the carbon offset market. Direct download here [2Mb PDF].
It’s a treasure trove of data on […]
The carbon offset market is awash with guides, policy manuals and technical specs, which can put most of us to sleep after the first chapter. While it’s important to offset your carbon emissions – that’s the whole basis of our existence – making your life close to carbon neutral in other ways should come first. […]
The Internet makes almost everything easier these days – buying plane tickets, finding your true love, and managing your finances. But tread warily if you go online to reduce your carbon footprint, warns the Scotsman today.
“Carbon offsetting websites are inconsistent and confusing, with costs varying by up to 540 per cent,” says the Scotsman. The […]
December 28, 2007 – 6:48 am
(Image: Kendra)
We hate to do this to you on a Friday, but you’ve been asking about ways to make your life more carbon neutral, right? You’ve got the compost bin in the backyard, you’re cutting down on driving that car, and generally you’re making your life less carbon-intensive.
Now you are ready for the next […]
December 19, 2007 – 2:20 pm
Carbon Catalog was started earlier this year to put some order in the carbon offsets buying process. While our database offers an unparalleled starting point for one’s research (it’s like the IMDB for carbon offsets), the onus is still on you – the buyer – to make your money talk.
Even something like offset-buying for staff […]
