If you’ve got an interest in carbon offsets, you’ve probably also come across the concept of carbon markets. In this article, we’re going to go through a brief bit of background on the markets, before looking at what the situation is today and what that means for you...
Nicholas Lown
Carbon Offsets and How They Relate to Airline Emissions Issues
As global average temperatures continue to rise, the race to net zero (the internationally agreed-upon target to achieve a balance of zero greenhouse gas emissions — or ‘GHG emissions’ for short — by 2050) is intensifying. Organisations across sectors are increasingly...
Climate-Aware Portfolios: Investing in a Green Future
The impacts of climate change are causing investors to reconsider how they handle their funds. With global temperatures rising due to an increase in greenhouse gas (GHG) concentrations, we are confronted with dramatic environmental and economic changes worldwide. The...
How Does Carbon Capture Help Fight Climate Change?
It is well-known that excess carbon dioxide in our atmosphere traps heat from the sun and warms our planet, resulting in dramatic changes to the world’s climate. While humans continue to rely on carbon-emitting fossil fuels for energy, CO2 in our atmosphere will keep...
What Is Permafrost, and How Important Is It to Climate Change?
Permafrost is a solid layer of ground ice that doesn't melt for thousands of years in some instances. These regions primarily occupy the northern latitudes of our globe but are found anywhere the ground temperature remains cold enough to stay frozen year-round. But...
The Climate Crisis: How We’ve Caused It and How We Can Fix It
There is no doubt Earth is experiencing the adverse effects of climate change. The impacts of climate change include threats to humans and ecosystems worldwide. Fortunately, we know the causes of global warming, and we know what it will take to solve the climate...
Why Is Biodiversity Important, and How Can We Preserve It?
A key element of life on Earth is biodiversity — this is the term used to explain the wide variation of life on Earth. It goes beyond the various types of plant and animal species. Biodiversity is responsible for the healthy function of our world's ecosystems. It...
Carbon Finance Systems: What Is Involved, and How Can You Participate?
Carbon finance provides inventive ways to combat the most significant contributors to climate change and global warming: greenhouse gas (GHG), and in particular carbon dioxide, emissions. The idea behind carbon finance is to create climate action systems in which...
Understanding the Voluntary Carbon Market and How You Can Participate
Whether it's a business emitting greenhouse gases (GHGs) as a part of its operations or an individual using carbon-emitting energy to power a vehicle or a home, it's hard to avoid activities that contribute to increasing carbon dioxide concentrations in our...
Green Finance: Understanding Sustainable Finance Options
New financial systems are becoming more popular as a way to assist in the climate crisis. Sustainable finance options create an opportunity for governments, investors, business owners, and individuals to take action against rising global emissions. A handful of...