Carbon markets

Carbon Farming Won't Save the Planet

At first glance, funding climate action through soil carbon credits instead of taxpayer dollars may seem like a win-win solution. But real-world evidence suggests that improving soil health and supporting farmers as they adapt to more sustainable practices would be far more effective.

COP29: circumventing disagreements to start the UN carbon trading mechanism

Introduction: If we can’t agree about climate finance, let’s start a new carbon market! 

The UN carbon trading negotiations and carbon market fraud

Negotiators from 12 government members (“Parties”) of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) meet Oct. 5-9 to try to agree on the terms of several texts required for Parties to begin selling greenhouse gas emissions reduction credits to “Non-Parties,” mostly private investors.

Science Based Targets Initiative board undermines integrity of its corporate climate standard

A 2021 study estimates that companies whose equity shares trade on regulated exchanges account for about 40% of all planet-warming greenhouse gases (GHG) emissions.

CFTC’s high stakes bet: guidance and legitimacy for voluntary carbon markets

The scale of the pressure to get the rules right for carbon markets is reflected in this January 2023 headline: “Carbon offset market could reach $1 trillion with right rules.”

EU institutions at risk of strengthening the net-zero smokescreen in carbon removal debate

European Union (EU) is on its way to pass a first-of-its kind carbon removal legislation.