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Carbon offsetting version two: a greener way to travel?
Valentina Jovanovski
12th May
Carbon offsetting isn't perfect but Much Better Adventures’ partnership with environmental charity, the Converging World, has produced an initiative that just might work more...
The beginners guide to (rogue) carbon trading
The Ecologist
3rd May, 2011
The Environmental Investigation Agency's animated film highlighting how the global trade in carbon credits is open to abuse and exploitation... more...
Fair trade carbon credits: will certification benefit people and planet?
Adam Corner
3rd May, 2011
In Uganda, as in the rest of the world, carbon trading is a controversial topic. But could the concept of fair trade carbon credits revolutionise the sector, or is it just a distraction from the bigger problems with carbon markets? Adam Corner investigates more...
The Green Ireland travel app: the Emerald Isle just got greener
Jeff Holman
14th April, 2011
Want to find a way to enjoy the incredible landscapes of Ireland without leaving your carbon footprints all over them? There’s an app for that! more...
United Vibrations: music with a message champions sustainable living
Helena Drakakis
18th April, 2011
Helena Drakakis reports on the London band using music to fund projects dispelling the myth that environmentally sustainable living is synonymous with low-tech, under-developed lifestyles more...
Do smaller trees play any real role in tackling carbon and pollution?
Chris Baker
11th April, 2011
A study in Torbay is the first time i-Tree software has been used in the UK to establish the true value of the 'urban forest' and raises questions over the effectiveness of smaller trees in absorbing carbon and pollutants more...
Disney caught up in carbon offsetting controversy
William McLennan
7th April, 2011
Disney avoids emission cuts by investing $15.5 million in carbon offsetting schemes criticised by campaigners, including projects soon to be banned in the EU more...
Why our growing taste for cheap Brazilian beef is devastating the Amazon
Chris Pala
5th April, 2011
Brazil’s cattle sector has become the largest driver for deforestation globally, overtaking palm oil plantations in Asia. With the UK sourcing 40 per cent of its processed beef from Brazil, campaigners are now calling for a consumer boycott. Chris Pala investigates more...
Europe moves to ban imports of tar sands oil from Canada
William McLennan
29th March, 2011
An attempt to classify tar sands oil as more environmentally-damaging than conventional oil would effectively ban its sale within European Member States more...
Carbon neutral clubbing
The Ecologist
18th March, 2011
Dutch company, Sustainable Dance Club, have come up with a novel way to party and save the planet at the same time more...
10 things to do during Climate Week
Jeff Holman
16th March, 2011
Fancy going to a clothing upcycling workshop, learning how to cook insects from a celebrity chef or sharing tips on greening your office or school? Here's the Ecologist's pick of ideas to get you geared up for Climate Week more...
Climate adaptation is bringing sceptics in the US and UK onboard - but is it fast enough?
Lynn Morris
7th March, 2011
Some of the more conservative areas of the US like Florida are now adapting to climate change yet they are still unwilling to accept the necessity of reducing greenhouse gas emissions more...
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Arcola theatre: on a mission to be the world's first carbon neutral theatre
Laura Laker
24th February, 2011
Arcola theatre has made its name with cutting-edge artistic productions while insisting its carbon footprint be as low as possible more...
Turning our Victorian Terrace into an Eco-Home part seven - Heating
Sue Wheat
7th February, 2011
Sue Wheat thought a wood-burning stove was the greenest way to heat her house until a chat with authors, Nick Grant and Alan Clarke, made her think again. The biggest crisis of her eco-refurb so far? You bet it was! more...
Matthew Hancock MP: slash costs and carbon with better property management
Matthew Hancock MP
2nd February,2011
Launching a major new report, the chair of the Westminster Sustainable Business Forum argues that local government can save £7 billion a year in running costs, cut carbon and improve services by better managing its property assetsmore...
UK's greenhouse gas emissions reductions an 'illusion'
Eifion Rees
2nd February, 2011
The UK may appear to have made great progress in reducing its carbon emissions, but declaring only what it produces, rather than consumes, presents a skewed picture of its carbon responsibilities and the balance sheet more...
An atlas of pollution: The world in carbon dioxide emissions
Fiona Harvey, guardian environment correspondent
31st, January 2011
Continuing expansion of China has offset the reduction in carbon emissions in recession-hit western countries, according to data released by US more...
City Airport expansion highlights scale of aviation dilemma
Mark Jansen
21st January, 2011
As the UK government deliberates its new aviation policy campaigners warn that moves to approve airport expansion would put climate targets at risk more...
Energy rationing would give 'common purpose' in cutting carbon emissions
Tom Levitt
19th January, 2011
The idea of a personal energy allowance, dismissed by government officials, could help ensure fair and equal access to energy and spur collective action to meet emission reduction targets says a new report more...
California overcomes oil opposition to approve the first US carbon-trading scheme
Tom Levitt
17th December, 2010
The state, the eighth largest economy in the world, hopes to create the second biggest carbon market after Europe when it opens in 2012 more...
Green Investment Bank faces critical test over funding shortfall
Mark Jansen
8th December, 2010
George Osborne pledged £1billion to a green bank that could help Britain reduce carbon emissions. But with low carbon technologies unproven, banks, institutions and energy companies are wary, meaning the venture may not attract the capital to make it viable more...
Logging company accused of ‘misleading public’ with carbon conservation project
Kara Moses
3rd December, 2010
Controversial Indonesian company Asia Pulp & Paper has come under fire from environmentalists because of 'false claims' over Sumatran rainforest carbon reserve more...
Tony Hawkhead: why it's vital to put green jobs at the centre of Britain's economy
Tony Hawkhead
19th November, 2010
To make Chris Huhne's 'Green Deal' a success - and meet the UK's carbon reduction targets - we need to redefine the green jobs sector and build the connection between individuals and environment, says Groundwork's chief executive more...
Carbon capture and storage could contaminate drinking water
Tom Levitt
12th November, 2010
Capturing and then burying carbon dioxide deep underground in a bid to reduce emissions may lead to a contamination of water aquifers more...
After the spending cuts: our step-by-step guide to greening your local council
Phil England
19th October, 2010
If you already have a low-impact lifestyle and want to step it up a level, turn your attention to your local council. Here's how to get the authorities in your area to act more...Members
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