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1. Energy Methods VM0002 Methane and Nitrous Oxide Reductions from Manure Management Systems (This methodology focuses on reducing methane and nitrous oxide emissions from manure...

What Does CO2 Neutral Mean? The terms CO2 neutral and climate neutrality are becoming an increasingly common part of our everyday life, but what exactly...

CO₂ certificates are tradable units that companies or organizations can use to offset their emissions. These certificates generally correspond to one ton of CO₂ or...

CO2 certificates are tradable permits that allow companies and organizations to emit a specific amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) or other greenhouse gases. These certificates...

The carbon footprint is a measure of the amount of carbon dioxide emissions directly or indirectly caused by our activities. It includes all aspects of...

CO2 certificates are tradable permits that allow companies to emit a certain amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) or other greenhouse gases. These certificates are part...

The Verified Carbon Standard (VCS) is a globally recognized standard for certifying projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions outside regulated carbon markets, particularly in the...

The Federal Environment Agency (UBA) is the central environmental authority in Germany and is subordinate to the Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Nuclear...

CO₂ certificates, also known as emission certificates, are tradable rights that allow the holder to emit a specific amount of carbon dioxide (CO₂) or an...

The abbreviation CO₂ t stands for one ton (t) of carbon dioxide (CO₂), which is 1,000 kilograms of the greenhouse gas CO₂. This unit is...

The CO₂ balance provides information about how much carbon dioxide (CO₂) a specific activity, person, organization, or product emits in total. It serves as an...

The CO₂ footprint, also known as the CO₂ balance, refers to the amount of carbon dioxide (CO₂) and other greenhouse gases that are directly or...

The climate crisis describes the current state of the global climate, characterized by rapid and far-reaching changes in temperature, extreme weather events, and ecosystems. This...

The organization Verra is under criticism like many certification programs for carbon offsets. Critics argue that the concept of CO₂ offsetting can be problematic in...

Sustainability describes the principle of using resources in a way that meets the needs of the present generation without compromising the ability of future generations...

Verra.org is a nonprofit organization that develops and manages global standards for environmental and climate protection projects. It was founded in 2007 and is based...

CO₂-neutral means that a process, a product, a person, or an organization does not release net carbon dioxide emissions into the atmosphere over a certain...

The greenhouse effect describes the phenomenon in which the Earth’s atmosphere traps heat, creating a climate that is conducive to life. Without this effect, the...

Greenhouse gases are gaseous substances in the Earth’s atmosphere that contribute to warming the Earth by trapping heat. The main greenhouse gases include carbon dioxide...

The term climate change refers to long-term changes in the Earth’s climate, especially with regard to temperature, precipitation, and other weather phenomena. Although the climate...

CO₂ stands for carbon dioxide, a colorless and odorless gas composed of one carbon atom and two oxygen atoms. It is a naturally occurring compound...

Greenhouse gases play a crucial role in the Earth’s climate system. They are responsible for trapping heat in the atmosphere, which is essential for the...

The changes in the climate have profound effects on the weather, which we can feel in our daily lives. Extreme weather events like heatwaves, storms,...

When we think about reducing energy consumption in our home, there are many simple but effective measures we can take. First of all, we should...

Climate Protection: A Responsibility for All of Us Climate protection is one of the central issues of our time, affecting all of us. When we...