Now playing Next Green News EU Policy. MEPs seek to limit use of carbon offsets for corporate greenwashing Companies may have to think carefully before pledging to go 'carbon neutral' or reach 'net-zero' greenhouse gas emissions in the coming years as a deal between political groups in the European Parliament suggests the EU could soon introduce tougher restrictions on the use of carbon offsets. 13/02/2024
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Now playing Next Green News Euroviews. In the global fight against climate change, a way forward exists As COP28 concludes, the question remains — who is going to provide the leadership we so desperately need, Prof Lee White CBE writes. 13/12/2023
Now playing Next Ocean What are blue carbon credits? IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION Experts say this form of carbon offsetting could strengthen the fight against climate change, but it must be used responsibly. 30/11/2023
Now playing Next Green News Could plastic credits stem the tide of pollution? Plastic credits help to clear plastic pollution from our oceans, but experts warn they could also lead to greenwashing. 11/11/2023
Now playing Next Green News Only 4% of top companies net-zero targets meet UN climate guidelines The pace of change among governments and corporations is set to form a central part of the COP28 climate talks in Dubai. 06/11/2023
Now playing Next Green News Why is this Irish climate startup spreading concrete dust on farmland? Concrete dust could permanently sequester up to 100 tonnes of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. 27/10/2023
Now playing Next world news Euroviews. Businesses are right to worry about the EU's new climate tax mechanism With CBAM now preliminarily in force, a careful look at the adverse economic effects already at play reveals businesses do have a need to fear, while its methodology is in need of re-evaluation, Sean Bray writes. 25/10/2023
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Now playing Next world news Euroviews. This is what is missing from the EU's 2040 climate policy goals These are measures that the European Union must immediately put in place in order to build a sustainable society for 2040 – and put a stop to harmful emissions, MEP Emma Wiesner writes. 14/07/2023
Now playing Next Eco-Innovation Sow your fields with ‘biochar’ for climate benefits, farmers told The nature-based carbon sequestration technology is particularly successful at lowering nitrous oxide emissions. 24/05/2023
Now playing Next world news Euroviews. We should debunk the most common myths about carbon removal Measuring and reducing emissions should always be the starting point of a net zero plan, but reduction is no longer sufficient on its own, Bojana Bajzelj writes. 24/05/2023
Now playing Next world news Euroviews. Without permanent carbon removal, there's no genuine offsets ecosystem In recent decades, disruptive startups have turned many industries upside down by reinventing established ways of working. We are confident in their potential, Ruben Brands and Ben Brandt write. 26/04/2023
Now playing Next world news Euroviews. If done right, carbon offsets could be vital to climate change The recent critiques of nature-based carbon offsetting provide us with an excellent opportunity for a sober reality check on what’s happening in the market, Steven Lutz writes. 25/03/2023
Now playing Next world news Euroviews. Planting trees could offset emissions of up to 15 million Europeans Planting new forests on 14 million hectares of available land across the continent could balance out the emissions of millions of Europeans every year, Kristjan Lepik and Lisett Luik write. 21/03/2023