Forestry carbon credits The first generation of carbon credits was forestry. The problem with forests is that capitalism doesn’t put a value on a tree until it’s cut down, and you can’t really weigh the carbon a tree captures until it’s cut down. Also, as the world heats up, forest fires are becoming frighteningly commonplace.… Continue reading Carbon credits, a quick and dirty guide
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Why climate is a fight we can win
There’s a 50:50 risk we cross the 1.5C threshold in 5 years and how big oil will make sure we do Two days, two grim news stories. CNN, 10 May, 2022 reports a 50:50 chance we’ll cross the 1.5C warming threshold within the next five years: ‘There’s now a 50:50 chance that the world will… Continue reading Why climate is a fight we can win
Why carbon neutral Data Centers are important for the future of business
Data centres (DCs) are the backbone of the internet ‘Cloud computing’ was a smart bit of marketing. We imagine our data to be just floating around the sky prettily. From cat memes and dog GIFs to SaaS (Software as a Service) apps to emails and webchats, pretty much all our digital lives depend on the… Continue reading Why carbon neutral Data Centers are important for the future of business
Hempoffset joins Greentech Alliance
The Greentech Alliance brings together green technology businesses that fight climate change with their products and services We’re delighted to announce that Hempoffset is now a member of the Greentech Alliance. We look forward to participating in, learning from, and leveraging this powerful, international network. It’s truly awesome to see so many startups working towards… Continue reading Hempoffset joins Greentech Alliance