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An Interview with Coral Expert James Engman

There isn’t much coral around Henderson State University in Arkadelphia, Arkansas, but as an expert on the tiny marine organisms, Professor James Engman studies them firsthand to learn how they are being affected by rising ocean temperatures brought about by climate change. Each year he flies to Panama with his advanced biology students—but that creates a dilemma for Professor Engman: the act of flying contributes to the climate change that is wreaking havoc on the coral populations he is traveling to study.

How does Professor Engman travel to study coral but also contribute to a clean energy transformation? Carbon offsets through Carbonfund.org.

Cruise in CarbonFree Elegance with Hornblower Cruises & Events

There are few urban pleasures more exquisite than a pleasant cruise on a yacht around the harbor, with a glowing skyline in the background and pleasant sea breezes in the air.

Hornblower Cruises & Events is one of the best known yacht charter companies on the West Coast. It offers cruises in numerous cities, and its Alcatraz Cruises subsidiary runs ferries to the famous island prison. Hornblower’s Greater LA/Orange County branch recently came onboard Carbonfund.org’s CarbonFree Partnerships Program.

Capital Camps Instills Values—Jewish and Environmental—In Its Campers

It’s summertime, and for many families that means it’s time for camp. This summer, one camping organization based in the Washington, DC area is standing out from the rest.

Capital Camps was founded to promote Jewish education and identity. Since Judaism places a high value on environmental responsibility, Capital Camps sees its new partnership with Carbonfund.org as a natural extension of its core missions.

EcoBranders Leads Transformation in Promotional Products Industry

Promotional products are a staple of the way businesses promote themselves—at conferences, trade shows and other events. It’s an 18 billion dollar industry and a powerful way to get the word out by leaving something tangible in customers’ hands.

But when so many products are being given away, questions are raised: how sustainable is this practice? How can it be done in the most environmentally-responsible way? EcoBranders leads the promotional products industry in answering those questions.

Carbon News Roundup

Businesses representing 10% of the market capitalization of all publically-traded companies globally called for the Group of Eight nations to demonstrate climate change leadership by agreeing on a successor to the Kyoto Protoco, according to Reuters. The companies called for the new agreement to be comprehensive, long-term, and market-oriented, and include all major economies including the U.S., China, and India.

Stéphane Dion, leader of Canada’s Liberal Party, recently proposed a “green shift” in taxes, which would cut income taxes by billions of dollars but make up for lost revenue via a national carbon tax. Debate over the measure has roiled Canada since, with Prime Minister Stephen Harper, a Conservative, harshly criticizing it. Polls suggest Canadians may be open to the plan, but want more information first.

The Greatest Generation Keeps On Giving With Carbon Offsets

Some have compared the effort needed to shift to a clean energy economy to the kind of full-scale societal mobilization not seen since World World II—a time when global warming wasn’t on anyone’s mind.

Not many are left who remember such an effort. But one man who does – an 84-year-old Carbonfund.org donor who worked on the Manhattan Project – believes carbon offsets are a key part of society’s upcoming transformation.

Carbon News Roundup

Earlier this week, Senate Republicans killed legislation that would have called for major cuts in U.S. greenhouse gas emissions. The Washington Post reports bipartisan support for the bill, which was sponsored by Senators Lieberman (I-Conn) and Warner (R-Va), was not enough to save it from party politics, as leaders from both sides of the aisle traded blame. Democrats charged Republicans with ignoring one of the most important issues of the era, while Republicans called Democrats insensitive to economic turmoil, which they said would increase with the bill’s passage.

Carbon prices in Europe have reached a two-year high due to rising oil prices, according to Business Week. The same forces that are pushing the price of gasoline up worldwide are forcing utilities and power companies to switch from oil to dirtier coal plants. Increased demand for carbon credits to offset the corresponding carbon emissions has raised the prices of credits, of which only a limited number are permitted. An EU carbon contract for December is now priced at €27.54, up 40% over just the last four months.

Spotlight on CarbonFree Shipping

Carbonfund.org offers businesses a number of ways to partner in reducing and offsetting carbon. The CarbonFree Shipping Program, going strong for over a year and a half, is one of the most successful.

This issue, MyClimateMinute profiles two CarbonFree Shipping launch partners, Better World Books and evogear.com. These companies are a big part of the reason why the CarbonFree Shipping Program is such a great success.

Lexan Systems: Working Hard on Both Computer and Climate Security

Lexan Systems has spent over a decade safeguarding corporate networks and data. Its information security solutions are a result of experience, knowledge, vigilance in staying current on ever-evolving technologies, and, above all, a commitment to providing a high standard of service that builds long-term client relationships.

Lexan may know computer security, but when it comes to climate security, it turned to Carbonfund.org.

An Interview With Boy Scout Troop #8, Mlada Boleslav, Czech Republic

Not all our partners are small businesses and nonprofits. Nor do they all hail from the United States.

Last year, Boy Scout Troop #8, of Mlada Boleslav, Czech Republic, reached out to Carbonfund.org to offset their 2007 trip to Alaska. MyClimateMinute caught up with Tomas Marsik, a former member and the troop’s guide on their Alaska trip to find out how the trip went and what the future holds for them.

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