Carbon offset companies are in the business of “neutralizing” the carbon footprints of consumers, companies, and even rock bands. Requiring only a credit card and a few mouse clicks, clearing your climate conscience has gotten easy. Too easy?
Anja Kollmuss, author of a 2007 Tufts University survey of carbon offset companies, explains what consumers should look for if they want to reduce their carbon footprint through offsets
Despite some early market hitches, expert Ingo Ramming says emissions trading is one of the best tools we have to combat global warming. He explains why a carbon trading will be essential to any future global climate treaty.
With climate change high on the public agenda, everyone wants to cut down on greenhouse gas emissions. It is no longer whether, but how to penalize polluters. Trade or tax - which is the better option?
Explaining the terminology and political milestones of International Emissions Trading.
