NASA’s Orbiting Carbon Observatory-3 gathers data for the first time Pasadena, CA – NASA’s newest carbon dioxide-measuring mission to launch into space, the Orbiting Carbon Observatory-3 (OCO-3), has seen the light. From its...
Read moreCarbon Auction Reaches Record $17.45 Settlement Price California experienced more record-breaking success during its May Carbon Allowance (CCA) auction. Current vintage CCAs reached a settlement price of $17.45, shattering the previous...
Read moreClemson workshop explores carbon market’s potential profits for SC landowners Ask Michael Dawson about entering the carbon market and whether he would go back and do it again, and his answer is simple: “In a skinny minute.” The...
Read moreClemson announces carbon market workshop in Upstate for forest landowners CLEMSON – Clemson Cooperative Extension experts are holding a workshop in the Upstate to show South Carolina forest landowners how they can create a new revenue stream and...
Read morePorsche announces carbon-offset programs for US Automakers are looking for every way to make their companies more friendly to the environment. While electric vehicles represent the most public-facing plan, there are several other...
Read more?NASA is using space lasers to measure trees on Earth
NASA is using space lasers to measure trees on Earth There are a couple of ways to study forests. Scientists can work on the ground, in nature, detailing the size and shape of trees. As of late, they can also outsource their research to space...
Read moreSC forests are protected for trapping carbon, with a little help from California?
SC forests are protected for trapping carbon, with a little help from California South Carolina and California have little in common politically, but the Golden State’s laws are protecting the Palmetto State’s trees. California’s cap...
Read moreOregon Lawmakers Unveil Their Plan To Curb Carbon Emissions?
Oregon Lawmakers Unveil Their Plan To Curb Carbon Emissions With the governor showing support and Republicans hoping to hit the brakes, Oregonians got their first look Thursday at a sweeping proposal to sharply reduce the state’s greenhouse gas...
Read moreSuper Bowl LIII Buys Offsets for Travel Emissions
Super Bowl LIII Buys Offsets for Travel Emissions Carbon emissions from air travel to Super Bowl LIII on February 3 will be offset to the tune of 18,000 metric tons, or the equivalent of more than 1,600 air miles for each of the 71,000 seats at...
Read moreMajor producers building carbon pricing into future plans
Major producers building carbon pricing into future plans The list of oil and gas companies with global influence that support some form of carbon pricing continues to grow. Alaska’s “big three” producers — BP, ConocoPhillips and ExxonMobil — are...
Read moreAfter three years of decline, carbon emissions rose sharply in the US in 2018
After three years of decline, carbon emissions rose sharply in the US in 2018 After three years of decline, climate-change-causing carbon emissions rose sharply in the United States last year, according to new research. Carbon emissions increased...
Read more9 states and Washington, DC propose regional cap-and-trade for transportation
9 states and Washington, DC propose regional cap-and-trade for transportation Nine states and Washington, D.C. signed an agreement to launch a regional, declining cap-and-trade system covering at transportation emissions. The letter of intent...
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