How will climate change affect carbon sequestered in tropical forests?
New study emphasises not just species diversity but also geodiversity
Long-awaited norms to tackle carbon market irregularities fall short, lack efficacy
ICVCM’s assessment framework fails to put robust checks on the voluntary carbon market
Sea ice helped control atmospheric carbon around 14,500 yrs ago: Study
Seasonal growth and destruction of sea ice enhanced the amount of marine life, which drew carbon from atmosphere, researchers found
Groundwater exploitation linked to rise in India's carbon emissions: study
Billions of liters of groundwater pumped out contributes to carbon emissions in 2 ways - emissions released due to pumps and carbon dioxide …
Carbon pricing works to reduce emissions, says study
Carbon dioxide emissions from fossil fuel combustion in countries that have carbon pricing are two percentage points lower than those that …
Most carbon capture & utilisation technologies may be counterproductive: Study
CCU techs might divert attention from more effective emission reduction options
Why we must ponder on carbon capture technology to reduce GHG emissions
CCS is a technology-driven activity that requires capturing carbon dioxide produced by industrial activity, transporting it, and storing it deep …
We can't stabilise the climate without carbon offsets — so how do we make them work?
Governments should be transparent about the problems of offsetting and move to fix them quickly
How to stay evergreen: Gabon plans to harness its rainforests
Historically, Gabon has contributed to only 0.03% of global greenhouse gas emissions
Carbon storage hub along US Gulf Coast can reduce emissions viably: Study
A high concentration of power generation industries exist in Texas and Louisiana, making it a good spot to build up a carbon storage hub
India’s forests, soil can store additional 7 billion tonnes of carbon: Study
India can gain most by improving management of existing, likely degraded forests
Global capacity to capture carbon could go up 6 times by 2030, still not enough for climate mitigation
More than $3 billion invested in tech so far in 2022, finds report
Emissions trading: ‘Permanence of carbon credits, human rights protection needs focus at COP27’
Jonathan Crook, policy officer at Carbon Market Watch, on carbon market negotiations in the first week of COP27
Australia’s top economists back carbon price, say benefits of net-zero outweigh cost
With right settings in place, Australia could become a major producer of zero-emissions hydrogen, and industrial powerhouse that used its iron …
Voluntary carbon market governance body proposes regulations to stamp out greenwashing
Exaggerated claims of offset, opaque market practices, conflict of interest and the appropriation of credits for greenwashing have been …
‘The Earth is revealing the carbon cycle to modern science’
Balz S Kamber speaks to Down To Earth about the effect of anthropogenic emissions on the global carbon cycle
Making of a carbon-neutral community in Kerala
A pilot project in Kerala’s Wayanad district could be a model for the rest of the country
International Day of Forests 2023: Why mass tree plantation drives are an unscientific approach
A holistic view is necessary where all intact natural ecosystems are secured and degraded ecosystems are functionally restored
Extreme droughts weaken trees' ability to soak up carbon
Forests take longer than expected to rebound from droughts, diminishing their role as global carbon sinks
Microbes across the globe can survive on air alone: Study
The phenomenon was found to be restricted to Antarctica till 3 years ago
It is a cosy club: The voluntary carbon market is a closed-door affair
Voluntary carbon market is a sophisticated ecosystem. It involves a multitude of players to ensure that a carbon offset project delivers on its …
Save the carbon bubble: India’s voluntary carbon market must be regulated and made to contribute to its climate goals
Governments world over continue to issue regulations to rein in the voluntary carbon market, hold it accountable for its acts and ensure sharing …
Due credit: The Indian voluntary carbon market is growing exponentially
India’s lucrative carbon market is worth over $1.2 billion. It will only grow as the crisis of climate change becomes more urgent and …
Huge implications for climate policy as new study confirms truth about land sink
It validates view that the prominent focus on the land sink is merely a smokescreen to mask countries’ hesitation at cutting down …
Unearthing reality: A DTE-CSE probe into the workings of the Indian voluntary carbon market
1,451. That is the number of projects implemented across India to churn out the new-age essential commodity—carbon credits. Industries and …