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Carbonetworks Unveils New Tool to Help U.K. Businesses Count Carbon

ClimateBiz Staff — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 15:41:00 -0700

Canadian software company Carbonetworks launched new tools today aimed at helping United Kingdom (U.K.) businesses comply with the upcoming Carbon Reduction Commitment (CRC).

The Climate Change Showdown: Dealmaking Begins Anew with Bill in U.S. Senate

Bill Beaver — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 09:35:00 -0700

If you thought automakers and banks were the only companies getting a blank check from the government -- think again. The debate over which companies will cash in and how much money will get back to consumers hit with higher energy prices are leading to a showdown this summer in Congress.

The Climate Bill is Essential, But Won't Break U.S. Oil Dependence

Bennett Cohen — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 12:50:00 -0700

The Waxman-Markey bill is a giant step in transitioning toward a low-carbon economy, but it will not, as some proponents claim, solve the grave problem of U.S. oil dependence.

The Congressmen from Coal

Marc Gunther — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 09:26:00 -0700

In the rhetorical fight around the global warming bill, it's rare to see the special interests' influence as nakedly revealed as they recently were in a presentation from the Rural American Solutions Group.

How Do You Guarantee Land-Based Offsets Are Permanent?

Aimee Barnes — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 11:44:00 -0700

While critics worry the benefits from land use, land use change, and forestry offsets may one day be reversed, various trading programs have tried to address permanence risks with different approaches -- with mixed results.

Climate Change Pros: Male, Well-Paid and Secure

Tilde Herrera — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 12:42:00 -0700

Professionals in climate change-related fields are more likely to be male, highly educated, well-paid and not worried about losing their jobs, according to a new survey.

Report Shows How the S&P 500 Would Fare Financially Under Cap-and-Trade

ClimateBiz Staff — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 17:17:00 -0700

A new report looks at what financial risks companies in the S&P 500 would face under a cap-and-trade program that requires the purchase of carbon emissions credits. While most would be unaffected, some industries, especially utilities, would face costs much higher than their earnings.

Don't Believe the Climate Bill Doomsayers

Mindy S. Lubber — Fri, 29 May 2009 04:30:00 -0700

Alarmists in entrenched industry say the energy bill being debated in Congress will harm the economy. But history has shown that industry's resistance to change is groundless and higher standards set by government stimulate economic growth, writes Ceres President Mindy S. Lubber.

Rainforests Win Big in New U.S. Climate Bill

Maria Bendana — Wed, 27 May 2009 14:08:00 -0700

Deforestation accounts for 20 percent of all greenhouse gas emissions –- a fact not lost on drafters of the Waxman-Markey Bill, which has passed through committee and now goes before the United States House of Representatives.

Sustainable Buildings Mean Smart Business

George Ahn — Wed, 27 May 2009 13:05:00 -0700

TRIRIGA President and CEO George Ahn details a recent talk with Yale professor Daniel Esty about U.S. President Barack Obama's energy related goals, how buildings factor into a clean energy future and the role technology plays in moving toward a low-carbon economy.

Fortifying the Foundation: State of the Voluntary Carbon Markets 2009

ClimateBiz Staff — Tue, 26 May 2009 08:55:00 -0700

This report from Ecosystem Marketplace and New Carbon Finance was created to answer fundamental questions about the voluntary carbon markets, such as transaction volumes, credit prices, project types, locations, and the motivations of buyers in this market.

House Climate Change Bill Clears Key Hurdle

ClimateBiz Staff — Fri, 22 May 2009 17:14:00 -0700

The nation’s first federal climate change bill cleared a key hurdle last night by making it out of the House Energy and Commerce Committee on a 33-25 vote, but plenty of obstacles remain.

2008 Voluntary Carbon Offset Markets Worth $705M

ClimateBiz Staff — Wed, 20 May 2009 10:41:00 -0700

The voluntary carbon markets defied last year’s deteriorating economy by doubling in size and growing in value, according to the latest research from Ecosystem Marketplace and New Carbon Finance.

Cap-and-Trade Won't Cause Mass Manufacturing Migration

ClimateBiz Staff — Thu, 07 May 2009 22:44:00 -0700

As the U.S. House Energy and Commerce Committee wrestles over the draft climate change legislation proposed by Reps. Henry Waxman and Edward Markey, a new study has been released suggesting the feared economic toll may be lighter than some predict.

Nibbling at the Edge of the 'New Normal'

Rob Watson — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 17:00:00 -0700

Today, Rob Watson begins an indepth look at the 12 points Donella Meadows outlined in her seminal piece published by the Sustainability Institute, "Leverage Points: Places to Intervene in a System." He starts with an examination of "constants, parameters (and) numbers” in the form of gas and carbon taxes.