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- Carbon offset providers to reject government code. // ENDS (Environmental Data Services);Feb2009, Issue 409, p13
The article reports that carbon offset providers in Great Britain have deferred their application for credits under the government's carbon offsets scheme pending acceptance of voluntary emissions reductions (VER) in 2009. The entry notes that the Department for Environment, Food and Rural...
- Trucks taking on climate change. Jones, Peter // Manufacturers' Monthly;Oct2008, p12
The article reports on the mandatory reporting for emissions trading and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions introduced by the Australian government on some truck companies. The initiative was undertaken to address the reduce GHG emissions and environmental effects of climate change. It relates that...
- Advancing a Market for Zero-Energy Homes. Farhar, Barbara C. // Solar Today;Jan/Feb2008, Vol. 22 Issue 1, p24
The article reports that U.S. policymakers, businesses, and citizens are serious about addressing the global climate crisis through carbon-mitigation efforts. According to the Department of Energy, buildings account for 71% of electricity used in the country. The annual carbon dioxide emissions...
- MPs back personal carbon trading. // Utility Week;5/30/2008, Vol. 29 Issue 6, p33
The article reports that the British Parliament has urged ministers not to wind down work on personal carbon trading (PCT) after publishing a report which concluded that such a system could be more effective in reducing household carbon emissions than green taxes. Under a PCT scheme, individuals...
- In Major Policy Shift, India Proposes Carbon Intensity Cut. Holly, Chris // Energy Daily;12/4/2009, p1
The article focuses on the proposal by the Indian government to reduce carbon intensity by 20 to 25 percent by 2020. According to sources, China's proposal to reduce its carbon intensity by 40 to 45% put increased pressure on India to create its own proposal before the start of the Copenhagen...
- Whole Farm Net Greenhouse Gas Abatement from Establishing Kikuyu-Based Perennial Pastures in South-Western Australia. Thomas, Dean T.; Sanderman, Jonathan; Eady, Sandra J.; Masters, David G.; Sanford, Paul // Animals (2076-2615);Sep2012, Vol. 2 Issue 3, p316
On-farm activities that reduce GHG emissions or sequester carbon from the atmosphere to compensate for anthropogenic emissions are currently being evaluated by the Australian Government as carbon offset opportunities. The aim of this study was to examine the implications of establishing and...
- Offset your emissions. Pearce, Fred // New Scientist;9/19/2009, Vol. 203 Issue 2726, p35
The article focuses on carbon offsetting, the scheme that enables an individual to offset or redeem his or her carbon-intensive activities. Information is presented on the pros and cons of three general approaches to carbon offsetting, including investing in projects that directly cut emissions,...
- Paying for your carbon sins. Holbeck, Megan // Wild: Australia's Wilderness Adventure Magazine;Oct-Dec2009, Issue 114, p21
The article offers information on carbon offsetting. Some of the projects for creating offset credits that can be bought by consumers include the planting of new trees, avoidance of deforestation and renewable energy sources. It discusses the criteria that consumers can use when buying carbon...
- Clear as Mud: Why agriculture and soils should not be included in carbon offset schemes. // Catholic New Times;7/4/2011, p12
The article argues that agriculture and soils should be excluded from the carbon offsetting initiative. It looks at the potential growth of the carbon offsetting business as well as the inclusion of agriculture in carbon offset schemes. The article argues that including agriculture in carbon...
