Australian utility AGL predicted its carbon-related costs at A$1 billion ($1.02 billion) this financial year, as a result of the country’s carbon pricing mechanism. This article is only available to paying subscribers to Environmental Finance. Existing subscribers, click here to log in. To take a free one-month trial to www.environmental-finance.com, and to receive a copy [...]

The first meeting of the Green Climate Fund (GCF) board began on Wednesday, and two co-chairs have been elected. This article is only available to paying subscribers to Environmental Finance. Existing subscribers, click here to log in. To take a free one-month trial to www.environmental-finance.com, and to receive a copy of the monthly print magazine, [...]

Sauter Carbon Offset Design (SCOD) have announced “the world’s first Leap to Zero Greenline Ferry” that uses multiple technologies, including solar and wind power, to reduce fuel consumption by 50% to 100%. Data supplied by SCOD says the 25 metre long, 12 metre beam vessel has a maximum motorsailing speed of 14 knots with a [...]

An Eco Tourism Excursions Ferry for major Ports and Harbors and the ideal Zero Carbon viewing platform for the upcoming America’s Cup in the San Francisco Bay Richard Sauter  head of Sauter Carbon Offset Design  commented; “Considering that the  America’s Cup is founded on a carbon free maritime legacy, It’s only fitting that spectators viewing [...]

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Communities in Rwanda will soon be able to benefit from a cooker that can generate carbon offsets by reducing their need for fuel. Social enterprise Natural Balance has this week launched its Wonderbag product in Rwanda, after distributing more than 700,000 in South Africa since its launch four years ago. FURTHER READING The biodegradable bag [...]

Home » News » Carbon Offset Posted: 7:12am, 23 August 2012 Jaguar Land Rover has confirmed support of its 50th Global carbon dioxide offset project Jaguar Land Rover has confirmed support of its 50th Global carbon dioxide offset project in five years, the innovative LifeStraw project which is providing safe drinking water in Kenya. Over [...]

The following information was released by the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF): By Erica Morehouse Last week, the New York Times highlighted a specific design flaw in the UN carbon offsets program that the EU has allowed entities subject to its emissions trading system to utilize. In particular, the article highlighted a poorly designed offset that [...]