Energy & CO2

How Green Are Biofuels

Enthusiastically, politics and business embraced so–called biofuels promising energy independence and carbon neutrality. But while fuel is getting green, land for food is getting scarce.

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Glossary of Emissions Trading

Explaining the terminology and political milestones of International Emissions Trading

 

Energy Sources
What is - Global Warming?

WWF Expert on Energy and Climate Change: "We need To Jump"

High oil prices might help drive the search for alternative energy sources, says WWF Climate Change Program Director Hans Verolme.

Energy Efficiency
What is - Global Warming?

Shock Therapy: How an Energy Crisis Could Help the Planet

With oil prices rising towards the historic benchmark of 100 dollars a barrel, fears of economic crisis are growing. Surprisingly, this might be exactly what we need to save the Earth's climate.

Emissions Trading
What is - Global Warming?

Pay as You Go: The Pros and Cons of Carbon Offsets

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?

Going Carbon
Neutral

Offsetting is a chance to neutralize one`s carbon emissions. What types of carbon offsets are there, and do they really help the planet?

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The Top Five
Biofuel Crops

See five of the most important plants, where they are grown, and whether or not they actually help fight climate change.

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