A first-of-its-kind project in Brazil is rewarding an indigenous tribe for keeping their forest in tact, preserving their way of life and creating a model for how to preserve rainforests. The 1300-member Paiter-Surui is the world’s first indigenous tribe to earn carbon credits for their forest. Because their forests absorb carbon dioxide, they will get [...]

“We hope to optimise farm production into the future by identifying the farm’s most profitable areas,” she said. “We are looking for farmers that want to be leaders in their communities and we hope the whole family involved in the farm will be a part of the project. “The knowledge gained will be shared with [...]

Organisers plan to offset the carbon emissions from the event, taking place at Excel London from 10-13 May, by supporting a hydro-electric project in India through a partnership with carbon management company Carbon Neutral Investments (CNI). The exhibition showcases the latest low carbon and zero emissions vehicles, as well as giving visitors a hands-on test [...]

By Julie Cross PUBLISHED: 09:24, 26 March 2012 | UPDATED: 17:03, 26 March 2012 A former hedge fund boss is taking the biggest gamble of his life by opening the country’s newest and largest vineyard – with plans to produce one million bottles of fizz a year. Mark Driver, 47, and a team of 30, [...]