For some, offsetting your carbon footprint is the responsible thing to do to protect the environment. For others, it is a colossal waste of money and a scheme that is getting people rich.A carbon footprint can be offset by paying a carbon reduction group for the amount of energy a person uses. For example, if [...]

It might be fairly easy to find bus carbon emissions figures for cars but a reliable source for any type of bus seems to be difficult. If you would ask a typical about 200 miles a day, and his bus took about 70 passengers, he might not be able to tell you the statistics of [...]

Should the provisions within the Waxman Markey-inspired American Clean Energy and Security Act, covering the introduction of a cap and trade program, be replaced with a straight forward carbon taxation? This appears to be the opinion of the American taxpaying population in general, if we are to believe the results of the survey recently published. [...]

Carbon footprints are the negative effect that we and our practices have on planet earth, and today because of the ISO 14001, we can reduce the environmental footprints and improve the environment sustainability. We as human beings share a responsibility towards each other to make sure that the planet that we leave behind is healthy, [...]

A carbon credit can either be an emissions allowance, or an offset of emissions. There are three mechanisms under the protocol that a country or an operator in a developed country can use to accumulate greenhouse gas reduction credits.1. Joint Implementation (JI): This is a mechanism that allows an operator in a developed country with [...]

Despite being very controversial, the California carbon emission legislation has moved forward with a batch of regulations implemented on January 1. Also known as AB 32, the Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006 would be one of a series of early measures to be taken to achieve goals in the reduction of GHG emissions.In order [...]

Recently, there have been a lot of environmental buzzwords floating around. It can be difficult to find a clear definition. I’ll explain what the term “carbon neutral” means, and why it’s important.You might think that carbon neutral simply means that something does not release any carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. This is true to an [...]

Why is petroleum pollution industry impossible to escape? Petroleum and fossil fuels have been used for so long that dependence has been built. Using fossil fuels means producing carbon emissions, and this is the pollution that causes the most harm. Petroleum is a carbon based fuel, and as long as it is in use pollution [...]

Carbon fiber hoods have scores of benefits. Not only do they endow your car with a sportier look, but also help to save almost 25 pounds in weight compared to the ordinary steel or aluminum hoods. Reducing weight facilitates the drivers in a number of ways. Your vehicle will perform better in terms of acceleration, [...]

Carbon fiber might be the future of car design and Lamborghini has created an Advanced Composites Research Center in Italy where development for new methods of production and design will be put to practice. This material has been used as a structural element by Lamborghini ever since 1980s. Murcielago contains 205 pounds of carbon or [...]