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Green house effect
Will new homes meet the zero-carbon test by 2016? Terry Slavin and Roger East investigate.
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Will new homes meet the zero-carbon test by 2016? Terry Slavin and Roger East investigate.
read moreSchool report
Councils ‘must try harder’ on emissions, says sustainability watchdog
The CO2 output from schools will be counted as part of each authority’s total under the Carbon Reduction Commitment, the domestic emissions trading scheme due to be launched in 2010.
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Councils ‘must try harder’ on emissions, says sustainability watchdog
The CO2 output from schools will be counted as part of each authority’s total under the Carbon Reduction Commitment, the domestic emissions trading scheme due to be launched in 2010.
read moreAdapting the capital
Mayoral plan addresses climate change risks to London
London’s vulnerability to the effects of climate change has spurred mayor Boris Johnson to announce what is billed as the first ever Climate Change Adaptation Strategy for a major city.
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Mayoral plan addresses climate change risks to London
London’s vulnerability to the effects of climate change has spurred mayor Boris Johnson to announce what is billed as the first ever Climate Change Adaptation Strategy for a major city.
read moreNow you’re talking – Dr Earth
One-time Tory party candidate and property millionaire Andrew Charalambous, aka Dr Earth, talks to Green Futures at Bar Surya, his ‘world-first’ eco club – where you generate electricity while you dance.
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One-time Tory party candidate and property millionaire Andrew Charalambous, aka Dr Earth, talks to Green Futures at Bar Surya, his ‘world-first’ eco club – where you generate electricity while you dance.
read moreCoal out for carbon count
New plants “must set CO2 limits”, US court rules
In the latest salvo in the intensifying US battle over the future of coal-fired electricity generation, the state of Georgia has blocked construction of a major new power station...
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New plants “must set CO2 limits”, US court rules
In the latest salvo in the intensifying US battle over the future of coal-fired electricity generation, the state of Georgia has blocked construction of a major new power station...
read moreCheck-out carbon
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2 Jul 2008
Carbon labelling is often touted as a way of enabling consumers to shop sustainably. But is trialling carbon labels just a PR exercise or can communicating the climate change impacts of everyday products to consumers genuinely drive consumer behaviour for the better?
Carbon labelling is often touted as a way of enabling consumers to shop sustainably. But is trialling carbon labels just a PR exercise or can communicating the climate change impacts of everyday products to consumers genuinely drive consumer behaviour for the better?
read more“Science dictates that we need a 100% reduction in carbon emissions. Here’s how to achieve it”
Oliver Tickell makes the case for controlling greenhouse gases ‘close to the source’ via a groundbreaking new worldwide permits auction.
Oliver Tickell makes the case for controlling greenhouse gases ‘close to the source’ via a groundbreaking new worldwide permits auction.
read moreMaking the voluntary carbon markets work for the poor
June 2008
The voluntary carbon market – where institutions and individuals can buy carbon reductions, usually to offset their own carbon emissions – is experiencing rapid growth. International trades rose from $58.5 million in 2006 to $258 million in 2007. But as actvity has increased, concerns have been expressed that the voluntary carbon market is a distraction and, worse, that it undermines the need for fundamental change in corporate and individual behaviour. The quality of the credits being offered on the market has also come under scrutiny. In this debate, the potential for the voluntary carbon market to deliver positive benefits, particularly for people in poorer countries, has been largely overlooked.
Forum for the Future's crucial report Making the voluntary carbon markets work for the poor distils a series of interviews with a wide range of experts. It explores the opportunities, the barriers and the actions that should now be taken to make the market more effective in delivering both carbon reductions and sustainable development.
Findings:
- Small-scale grass-roots projects, particularly in energy and forestry, are benefitting from a thriving voluntary carbon market.
- Clear standards are vital in maintaining the credibility of the market.
- But the system should not be rigid and mechanical. It is critical to leave space for innovation and for meaningful connections between buyers of carbon credits and the projects they support.
Download now: Making the voluntary carbon markets work for the poor
Power without responsibility?
Energy majors in the dock on climate change – WWF
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Energy majors in the dock on climate change – WWF
read moreWhat price carbon?
The government’s shadow pricing tool needs sharpening, says Rebecca Willis.
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The government’s shadow pricing tool needs sharpening, says Rebecca Willis.
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