This research examines the overall efficiency of carbon offsetting with Certified Emission Reductions (CERs), the carbon credits that developed countries are allowed to use to offset some of their emissions under the Kyoto Protocol. It shows that for every
This report from the Green New Deal Group argues that the UK is currently missing a historic opportunity in the pre-budget report to tackle public debt, create thousands of new green jobs and kick-start the transformation to a low-carbon economy.
This document contains the text of the debate from 11 am to 12 am at Rajya Sabha on 7th Dec 2009.
A united opposition pilloried the government on its strategy for the Copenhagen climate summit, accusing it of buckling under US pressure and opening its card on the emission cuts announcements.
Environment Minister Jairam Ramesh assured that there is simply no compromise on India's interest.
This document contains the text of the debate in the Rajya Sabha on 7th Dec 2009.
A united opposition pilloried the government on its strategy for the Copenhagen climate summit, accusing it of buckling under US pressure and opening its card on the emission cuts announcements.
Environment Minister Jairam Ramesh assured that there is simply no compromise on India's interest.
This book "Upsetting the Offset: The Political Economy of Carbon Markets", challenges the environmental claims made about carbon markets and carbon offsetting schemes. The book - which collates contributions from more than 30 leading experts - is another voice in the growing criticism about the business of carbon and how it has failed to deliver promised reductions in greenhouse gases.
