Offsets

The term 'Carbon Neutral' may be all the rage, observes Amy Sims, but firms should avoid taking it at face value

Tyndall Centre scientist argus offsetting schemes could lead to increase in emissions

Environmental Audit Committee report insists offsetting can play a "useful role" in cutting emissions

The Great Global Warming Swindle takes the microscope to some pretty dubious carbon offsetting practices

Amy Sims offers some useful advice on why you should be careful when offsetting carbon emissions, and when cheating on your partner.

New report warns that albedo effect means afforestation projects outside the tropics could actually increase global warming

Study criticises "mismanaged" carbon reduction projects

Printer giant to plant a tree for every 100,000 photocopies or prints customers produce

The government wants to clean up the offset market with a new code of best practice, but offset providers warn that its stringent standards could hamper worthwhile projects

New scheme to offer customers chance to offset emissions associated with Dell kit