The carbon offset industry is new and unproven, and there are some bad examples like planting trees in silly places where they will just die. But we shouldn't let those growing pains distract us from ..

Accelerated global warming could lead to a runaway methane global warming effect due to the release of methane currently trapped in unstable methane hydrate deposits in the arctic that could be destab..

This article shows how the UK can achieve a 60% reduction on the total year 2000 CO2 emissions, i.e. to reduce the emission of CO2 in the UK to 40% of the 2000 emissions. It describes the development ..

Typically, green represents the deadly sin of envy, but with the media's help it now also stands for hypocrisy.In this case, the hypocrisy is media promotion of buying carbon offsets - giving a donati..

There are several ways of making hydrogen in the UK. The cheapest way is to convert natural gas into hydrogen by a process called reformation. Reforming natural gas into hydrogen produces CO2 but no m..

This article illustrates the potential of hydrogen based energy systems. We want to show you that if the world chooses to follow the hydrogen road then all the basic technology is available now, we ar..

Up to now it has been generally assumed that global warming will be a linear process. However evidence from the geological past linked with climate modelling that takes into account the global warming..

We've come to accept the assertion that some level of air pollution and water pollution is OK; or, if not OK, that it's necessary to allow a modern lifestyle. But is this true?We all breathe the air t..

Carbon offsetting provokes a powerful emotional response in some people. They just don't like the idea that you can pay someone else to mop up your carbon emissions. It smacks of indulgence and cheati..

As with any purchase, buyers need to choose their offsets carefully, particularly as the voluntary offset market is largely unregulated. One issue to consider is the offset project type. For example, ..

Every day people do dozens of things that put more carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. This gas is the main perpetrator of climate change, yet activities like driving, heating your house, air travel, ..

What a difference a year can make. In twelve months the center of gravity has strikingly shifted in the debate over U.S. climate change policy. Eleven states have developed mandatory greenhouse gas li..