Tag: carbon credits
-
How Is A Carbon Footprint Reduced?
A Carbon footprint is the total amount of greenhouse gases (GHGs) emitted by an individual, organization, event, or product. These GHGs, which include carbon dioxide (CO2), methane, and nitrous oxide, trap heat in the earth’s atmosphere and contribute to global warming and climate change. Reducing our carbon footprints is a critical step in the fight […]
-
What Is The Greenhouse Gas Effect?
The greenhouse effect is a natural process that helps regulate the temperature of the Earth by trapping heat from the sun in the atmosphere. Greenhouse gases, such as carbon dioxide, methane, and water vapor, absorb this heat and prevent it from escaping back into space. Without the greenhouse effect, the Earth’s surface would be too […]
-
What Are Some Methodologies For Carbon Sequestration?
Carbon sequestration is the process of capturing and storing atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2) to reduce its concentration in the atmosphere and mitigate the greenhouse effect. Some common methodologies for carbon sequestration include: There are pros and cons to each of these methodologies for carbon sequestration, and no single method is likely to be a complete […]
-
What Are Renewable Energy Credits?
Renewable Energy Credits (RECs) are tradable instruments that represent proof that one megawatt-hour (MWh) of electricity was generated from a renewable energy source. RECs can be bought and sold to help finance the development of renewable energy projects and to encourage the use of clean energy. Usually when electricity is generated from a renewable energy […]
-
How Are Carbon Credits Valued?
Carbon credits are valued based on the amount of carbon emissions they offset. Each carbon credit represents the reduction or removal of one metric ton of carbon dioxide (CO2) or its equivalent in other greenhouse gases. The value of a carbon credit is determined by a number of factors, including: The type of project: Different […]
-
What Is The Paris Agreement?
The Paris Agreement is a international treaty that was adopted in 2015 to address climate change. It is an agreement within the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), and its goal is to limit global warming to well below 2 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels. The Paris Agreement has been signed by nearly […]
-
How Much Carbon Do Americans use?
Lifestyle, location, commuting, traveling are some factors that can greatly impact carbon emissions used on an individual level. However, some estimates can provide a general idea of the carbon footprint of Americans. According to data from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the average American generates about 16.5 metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e) […]
-
What Are Carbon Credits? The Role of Decentralized Finance Protocols
If you’re not familiar with the term, carbon credits are a type of tradeable certificate that represents the right to emit one metric ton of carbon dioxide or its equivalent in other greenhouse gases. They can be bought and sold in an effort to offset emissions of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases. In other […]