Archive for the 'carbon footprint' Category

South Africa Working Toward Offsetting Carbon Emissions for World Cup

Copenhagen Accord in Action
With the Copenhagen Accord fresh on the table awaiting the official endorsement by President Zuma, organizers of the Soccer World Cup are faced with the monumental task of ‘greening 2010′ events.
The global impact of the 2010 event has been estimated to be eight times greater than the 2006 World Cup which was [...]

Reforestation for the Layperson

How Carbon Offsets/Credits Contribute to Reforestation of the Planet

Reforestation is a relatively simple concept.  Most of us are aware that the rain forest around the world have been and continue to be cut down or destroyed for multiple reasons: to provide wood for either lumber or heat, expand farms or grasslands for cattle, housing for [...]

Groupe Aeroplan Releases News of Partnership with Offsetters

Groupe Aeroplan,  a loyalty program, similar to Southwest’s “Rapid Rewards” or Discover Card’s  “Air Miles” is a Canadian based firm that offers similar benefits to Canadian travelers and credit card holders.
Today, GA announced that they are joining efforts with a organization called Offsetters, which is another Canadian group whose focus is providing environmentally friendly technological [...]

Human Footprint – Toddler Size

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