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College of the Atlantic to Help Reduce Truck Stop Emissions
Nation’s Carbon Neutral College Files Plans with ACUPCC, Offsets through Carbonfund.org
Bar Harbor, ME, September 29, 2009 - College of the Atlantic, which has been carbon neutral since December 2007, today announced its most recent purchase of carbon offsets which will ensure that the College will maintain its “net zero” greenhouse gas emissions status through December 2009. The college, the first known to become neutral for carbon emissions, continues to reduce and eliminate those emissions it can. What it cannot reduce or eliminate are now offset by supporting truck stop electrification through Carbonfund.org. The project provides electricity to drivers at truck stops to eliminate the need for the idling of truck engines.
Carbonfund.org Turns 6, Reaches 5 Billion Pounds of CO2 Offset!
by Lesley Carlson
We reached the 6th anniversary of when Carbonfund.org was registered as a 501(c)(3). And, four days from now is our daughter Renee’s 6th birthday. Yes, fall 2003 was busy for the Carlsons, but it was all intertwined. Eric had long worked on energy efficiency and his interest in renewable energy as a way to solve climate change, but he saw no sign of the breakthrough necessary to really solve the problem. Seeing our beautiful Sonja born in Fall 2001 made the matter personal and urgent. What would happen to our child if global warming continued on its threatening march? Would we be able to say to her that we did what we could to stop it?
BOOK REVIEW: What’s The Worst That Could Happen? By Greg Craven
by Eric Carlson
A lot of people are extremely passionate about fighting climate change, reducing CO2 emissions and staving off a global catastrophe. And by “a lot”, I mean, well, maybe 10-20%. The fact is most people, on any issue, are rather agnostic, have a tacit support for something but certainly are not in the trenches fighting on a day-to-day basis. An overwhelming majority of people want health care reform, millions of people are against it, and yet it is big news when a hundred “passionate” people show up to a town hall meeting of a member of Congress.
The American Kneeboard Association National Championships Offsetting with Carbonfund.org
Pine Mountain, Ga., Callaway Gardens, Sept. 8, 2009 – The American Kneeboard Association 2009 National Championships’ organizers announced today that it is offsetting its carbon emissions with Carbonfund.org. For the second consecutive year the American Kneeboard National Championships have offset competitors, officials, and family travel to and from the Championships, their hotel stays, meals, local travel, and all towboat emissions used while pulling events. The organizers have scheduled all events within a half-mile radius to reduce travel and will take several measures to reduce non-renewable resources during the Championships. The commitment further establishes the American Kneeboard Association as an environmental leader in the USA Water Ski and Global Sport Alliance Communities, and demonstrates the proactive steps the AKA is taking in the fight against global climate change.
Fulton Elementary PTA Becomes First Carbonfund.org CarbonFree® Green PTA Partner in America
Fulton, Md., September 1, 2009 - The Fulton Elementary School Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) announced today that it has become the first CarbonFree® Green PTA in America by partnering with Carbonfund.org.
Carbonfund.org is Launch Partner for First-Ever EPA Climate Leaders Approved Offset Project
Silver Spring, Md., August 18, 2009 - Carbonfund.org, the leading nonprofit carbon offset and climate solutions organization, today announced the launch of the first-ever EPA Climate Leaders approved carbon offset project with Casella Waste Systems, Inc.’s Clinton County Landfill Methane Project. Carbonfund.org is now offering offsets from the project to businesses and individuals at the organization’s website, www.carbonfund.org/climateleaders.
Getting the Most Out of Carbon Offsets
Getting the Most Out of Carbon Offsets - Compliance Week August 11, 2009
RPN & Carbonfund.org Publish Purchasing Guide for Carbon Offsets
RPN & Carbonfund.org Publish Purchasing Guide for Carbon Offsets - EarthTimes July 30, 2009
Webinar: Purchasing Carbon Offsets for Businesses & Institutions
Webinar: Purchasing Carbon Offsets for Businesses & Institutions - GreenBiz July 23, 2009
RPN & Carbonfund.org Publish Purchasing Guide for Carbon Offsets
Third-Party Standards, Verification and Auditing Are Hallmarks of Quality
Takoma Park, Md., July 29, 2009 – Many businesses and organizations are turning to carbon offsets in taking action on climate change. To help them navigate the carbon offset options in the marketplace, the Responsible Purchasing Network (RPN) and Carbonfund.org today published the Responsible Purchasing Guide to Carbon Offsets containing carefully developed best practices for purchasing offsets that represent real reductions in carbon dioxide emissions in the atmosphere.
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