Offsets

Quiet week sees carbon prices dip as a result of worse than expected US unemployment figures

Lisa Ashford of EcoSecurities takes the temperature of the carbon offsetting sector and finds it in remarkably rude health despite the recession

Prices largely unchanged as voluntary carbon market continues tentative recovery

Voluntary Carbon Standard Association says new registry transfer system will make it easier for firms to trade offsets between regions

Long-running acquisition saga approaches its end as board accepts £129m JP Morgan offer

"Four-legged methane factories" could be culled to earn carbon offsets, says academic

Carbon trading boosted as US climate bill progresses and firms prepare end of year positions

Senior official says carbon trading initiative to be supported by $500m in clean tech investment, as city-state sets out ambition to become regional carbon trading hub

Demand for VERs firm as officials talk up prospects of US climate bill

Lisa Ashford of EcoSecurities argues that, while some new carbon regulations fail to recognise carbon offsets, that should not discourage firms from undertaking offset programmes