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Nations Argue Over CO2 Emissions Cuts, Audits

Posted by Environmental Leader on 10/11/2009

The measurement, reporting and auditing of greenhouse gas emissions by each country is a key focus of U.N. climate negotiations leading up to climate talks in Copenhagen in December, reports Reuters.Rich nations are under pressure to cut their emissions 25-40 percent below 1990 levels by 2020 and ...

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Study Finds More Value in Peat CO2 Credits

Posted by Environmental Leader on 09/11/2009

Carbon-rich peatlands may trap more greenhouse gases than first thought, driving up their potential value on the carbon market, according to a new study, reports Reuters.Huge amounts of greenhouse gases are released when peatlands are logged or drained for agriculture, and even more when the drie ...

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Forests Carbon Offsets Endangered by New UN CO2 Credit Plan

Posted by Environmental Leader on 03/11/2009

Some forest carbon-dioxide credits under a new UN forestry climate agreement may be worth less after text that protected forests was removed last month, according to an investor’s group, reports Bloomberg News.This could leave some companies who have bought certain forest carbon offsets fee ...

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WWF to Screen Forest Carbon Investments

Posted by Environmental Leader on 26/10/2009

WWF’s Global Forest & Trade Network (GFTN) plans to launch investment screening guidelines for financial investors in the upcoming months to encourage support for responsible forest finance. WWF believes failure by the world’s financial leaders to support responsible forest financ ...

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Greenpeace Calls Noel Kempff Climate Action Project a Carbon Scam

Posted by Environmental Leader on 16/10/2009

Greenpeace released a new report that calls into question the Noel Kempff Climate Action Project (NKCAP) aimed at saving Bolivia’s rainforests, stating the project did not deliver promised emissions reductions. However, other environmental groups like the Nature Conservancy and Union of Con ...

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