Conserving and restoring forests won’t be cheap and easy after all

The corporate world has fallen for trees. But to be effective, the cost of offsetting CO2 emissions with the sequestration power of forests will have to go up. Are companies willing to pay? Read More

Trend: Carbon markets get real on removal

Planting and protecting forests in remote areas of the world may be challenging. But another trend may help matters. Read More

Could abandoned agricultural lands help save the planet?

Some researchers contend there is an opportunity for ecological restoration that could help fight climate change and stem the loss of biodiversity. Read More

Statistic of the decade: 8.4 million soccer fields of land deforested in the Amazon

That’s equivalent to about 10.3 million American football fields. Read More

How developing countries put forests on the climate agenda

Nearly a quarter of all the greenhouse gases emitted by man come from the way we manage our forests, farms and fields. Read More

Carbontech, the trillion-dollar circular market opportunity

Products made from embedded CO2, from soap to fuels to vodka, are great examples of the circular economy in action. Read More

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GreenBiz Insights: Carbon Removal

Just a few years ago, the idea of a “carbon economy” seemed just that — an idea, not a reality. A lot has changed since then. The scientific consensus, for one thing, has converged around the conclusion that we must remove billions of tons of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases from the atmosphere if we are to avoid catastrophic climate change. Read More

Could this new way of grazing help avoid a culture clash over burgers?

Reforms in the way cattle are handled promise dramatic reductions in emissions related to beef production. Read More

How Allbirds, Organic Valley and Everlane support regenerative agriculture

A small-but-mighty group of consumer goods is offsetting their carbon emissions by sourcing materials from farms and ranches investing in these best practices. Read More