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
… Fair trade carbon credits: will certification benefit … Corner | 3rd May 2011 News Climate Change Carbon Trading Fair Trade Forest Peoples Rainforests Investigations fairtradecarbon.jpg In Uganda, as in the rest of the …
Quebec is set to bring in North America’s first cap-and-trade system from January 2012. But debate still rages about its usefulness
… Quebec to beat California in setting up first carbon market in North America Henry Gass | 20th July 2011 News Cap And Trade Canada Carbon Tax Carbon Market quebec.jpg The Canadian province …
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
… Disney caught up in carbon offsetting controversy William McLennan | 7th April 2011 News Carbon Offsetting Carbon Trading Climate Change disney.jpg …
Carbon offsetting isn't perfect but Much Better Adventures’ partnership with environmental charity, the Converging World, has produced an initiative that just might work
… Carbon offsetting version two: a greener way … | 12th May 2011 Ethical Living Green Living Carbon Offset Carbon Offsetting Emissions Travel Greenhouse …
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
… February 2011 News Greenhouse Gas Emissions Carbon Dioxide Outsourced Climate Change … to have made great progress in reducing its carbon emissions, but declaring only what it … consumes, presents a skewed picture of its carbon responsibilities and the balance sheet …
The Environmental Investigation Agency's animated film highlighting how the global trade in carbon credits is open to abuse and exploitation...
… The beginners guide to (rogue) carbon trading The Ecologist | 3rd May 2011 Other Climate Change Carbon Trading Environmental Investigation … film highlighting how the global trade in carbon credits is open to abuse and …
The world's largest rainforest is under combined threat from deforestation and human-caused climate change. In an interview with the Ecologist, tropical forest expert Dr Simon Lewis explains what is happening
… Comment Amazon Deforestation Climate Change Carbon Sink Carbon Emissions s_lewisbw.jpg Dr Simon Lewis … these forests are getting bigger. That is, carbon dioxide is being removed from the …
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 assets
… Matthew Hancock MP: slash costs and carbon with better property management Matthew … Hancock MP | 2nd February 2011 Comment Carbon Property Climate Change Comment Energy … save £7 billion a year in running costs, cut carbon and improve services by better managing …
Emissions of short-lived pollutants like black carbon can be reduced and provide quick reductions in climate change and improvements in air quality. The Ecologist reports
… Black carbon: how reducing it could slow global … William McLennan | 17th June 2011 News Black Carbon Climate Change Smog Pollution Air … smogasia.jpg Cutting emissions of black carbon or soot would prevent between 700,000 …
Dave Hampton on watt's watt in carbon footprints and why he aims to launch a campaign for a million more carbon coaches
… CAMPAIGN HERO: Dave Hampton, the Carbon Coach Ben Hudson | 28th December 2011 Activism Climate Change Energy Carbon Activism Just Do It Wangari Maathai Carbon Footprint 1davehpic.jpg Dave Hampton on …
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
… would give 'common purpose' in cutting carbon emissions Tom Levitt | 19th January 2011 News Climate Change Carbon Emissions Carbon Trading Energy Quotas …
Continuing expansion of China has offset the reduction in carbon emissions in recession-hit western countries, according to data released by US
… An atlas of pollution: The world in carbon dioxide emissions Fiona Harvey guardian … correspondent | 31st January 2011 News Carbon Emissions Pollution World Climate Change carbpn1.jpg US carbon emissions have fallen slightly but …
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
… Change Supermarkets Meat Investigations Carbon Food And Farming meat.jpg Brazil’s … forest emits the equivalent of a ton of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere, leading to … the scientific team, says they calculated the carbon footprint of Brazilian beef because no …
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
… smaller trees play any real role in tackling carbon and pollution? Chris Baker | 11th April 2011 News Tress I-Tree Carbon Dioxide Pollution Climate Change … of some smaller tree species in absorbing carbon and pollutants is questioned by a new …
An Ecologist investigation reveals how the largest coal power plant to be awarded UN carbon credit funds is displacing poor communities and destroying forest in India. Luke Starr reports from Madhya Pradesh
… Luke Starr | 29th November 2011 News India Un Carbon Credits Climate Change Deforestation … the largest coal power plant to be awarded UN carbon credit funds is displacing poor … become the largest coal power project awarded carbon credits under the UN's flagship carbon …
The world's largest rainforest is ravaged by deforestation and two recent droughts. If they continue, says one expert, the Amazon risks entering a period where it can no longer be relied upon to absorb more greenhouse gas emissions than it produces
… Amazon heading towards a 'tipping point' as a carbon sink? Tom Levitt | 27th May 2011 News Amazon Deforestation Carbon Dioxide Carbon Sink Climate Change amazon.jpg Unlike …
As global climate talks stall, calls for more trials of ideas to alter the world's climate known as 'geoengineering' are likely to grow
… July 2011 News Geoengineering Climate Change Carbon Emissions geoengineering.jpg Critics … iron filings into oceans to foster growth of carbon-sequestering algae, blasting mirrors or … and so reflect more heat. And yet with global carbon emissions increasing, political …
Highest ever carbon emissions from energy sector puts hopes of preventing temperature rises of 2C in doubt, according to IEA chief economist
… Record carbon emissions leave climate on the brink … correspondent | 29th May 2011 News Carbon Emissions Climate Change Renewables … people across the planet at risk Highest ever carbon emissions from energy sector puts hopes …
Ahead of the latest UN climate conference, Tom Levitt asks if its time we let go of the holy grail of targets and looked at alternatives such as 'carbon clubs'?
… targets and looked at alternatives such as 'carbon clubs'? Second tier politicians will … A binding or voluntary agreement on cutting carbon dioxide emissions will remain out of … grave jeopardy’. Even sceptical groups like Carbon Trade Watch, while accepting the …
The carbon footprint produced by travel doesn’t evaporate at the airport - hotels are big energy consumers, polluters and carbon emitters too. The Ecologist looks into hotel chain Hyatt's efforts to go green
… Travel Hotels Hyatt Behind The Brand Society Carbon Emissions Pollution Sustainability holding.jpg The carbon footprint produced by travel doesn’t … are big energy consumers, polluters and carbon emitters too. The Ecologist looks into …
Arcola theatre has made its name with cutting-edge artistic productions while insisting its carbon footprint be as low as possible
… theatre: on a mission to be the world's first carbon neutral theatre Laura Laker | 24th … Climate Change And Energy Arcola Theatre Carbon Neutral 3leyla_nazli_arcola_1.jpg … artistic productions while insisting its carbon footprint be as low as possible Arcola …
As reform of the EU's agriculture policy gets underway, Miles King of the Grassland Trust tells Matilda Lee how intensive farming has all but destroyed England's 'rainforests' and why it's time we started asking for more from our farmers
… grasslands were wildlife havens, major carbon storage banks, home to a multitude of … they are nowhere near as good at sequestering carbon.' ‘England's rainforests' Grasslands … help mitigate climate change through carbon absorption, purify drinking water, and …
From education and training to hands-on application of energy efficiency and renewable technologies, this year's Ashden Award winners, announced this week, are weaning the UK off its addiction to fossil fuels
… Ashden Awards winners help deliver UK's low-carbon future Matilda Lee | 17th June 2011 … energy technologies, green building and low carbon living to spread the skills and … know-how the UK needs to move towards a low carbon economy. Watch a video on the Centre …
Delny Britton investigates the hidden impacts of western mainstream medicine - including pollution from pharmaceutical products, high carbon emissions and adverse drug reactions - and asks whether the healthcare sector can ever be truly sustainable
… pollution from pharmaceutical products, high carbon emissions and adverse drug reactions - … service. The Route Map builds on the SDU’s Carbon Reduction Strategy, released in 2009, … target of at least a 34 per cent reduction in carbon emissions compared to 1990 levels by …