Tag: Climate Change Mitigation
Cookstove Carbon Credits: Quality Scheme Exclusions
Nearly all existing carbon credits generated by cleaner cookstove projects face a new challenge. The Integrity Council for the Voluntary Carbon Market (ICVCM) has made a significant decision that has wide-reaching implications for these...
N.C. Plastic Waste to Diesel Plant: Environmental Impact Analysis
In Fayetteville, North Carolina, a company with a tumultuous financial past is pivoting to a new venture that could transform plastic waste into ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel. The firm, Waste Energy Corp., had previously...
UN COP16: Countries Support $200-Billion Biodiversity Conservation Plan
The COP16 UN Biodiversity Conference recently concluded in Rome, with countries pledging $200 billion annually by 2030 to safeguard the planet’s biodiversity. While this agreement marks a significant step forward, critics argue that more...
Risks to Global Shipping Emissions Tax Despite Rising Support
Despite growing support for a global levy on international shipping emissions, the recent talks in London highlighted continued opposition from major emerging economies. The negotiations, held at the International Maritime Organisation (IMO), saw an...
Preserving Peatland and Mangroves Cuts Southeast Asia Emissions by Half
Preserving Peatland and Mangroves Decreases Emissions in Southeast AsiaA recent study has uncovered a groundbreaking discovery that could revolutionize the fight against climate change. Scientists have determined that the preservation and restoration of peat...
Richest Nations Driving Extinction Through Agricultural and Forestry Imports
Richest Nations Fueling Global Biodiversity Loss Through ImportsA recent study conducted by Princeton University has shed light on the significant role that high-income countries play in driving biodiversity loss worldwide. Surprisingly, these nations are...
Unlocking Climate Solutions: Restoring Bogs for Carbon Sequestration
Restoring Bogs for Carbon Sequestration: A Vital Climate SolutionPeat bogs, while covering only 3% of the Earth's surface, play a significant role in sequestering carbon dioxide, making them crucial in combating climate change. However,...
China’s Coal Dependency Hampers Clean Energy Growth: Report
China's Struggle with Coal Dependency Hindering Clean Energy Growth: An In-depth AnalysisIn the bustling landscape of China's energy production, a significant clash between renewable energy and coal is unfolding, presenting a critical barrier to...
Carbon Tax on Shipping: Climate Hope for Vulnerable Regions
Global Support Grows for Carbon Tax on Shipping to Combat Climate ChangeAs governments worldwide race against the clock to tackle the pressing issue of climate change, a groundbreaking development is on the horizon: the...
Identifying Countries Responsible for 1.5°C Resuscitation
Recent headlines have been buzzing with concerns about the fate of the 1.5°C target in the realm of climate change. With emissions on the rise and insufficient commitments to curb them, experts are questioning...
