Carbon offsetting
Albanese government faces decisions on coalmines that could add 16m tonnes of CO2 emissions annually
Australia Institute analysis tracks 28 proposed developments referred to Tanya Plibersek for approval
Adam Morton Climate and environment editor
28, Mar, 2023 @2:00 PM
As carbon offsetting faces ‘credibility revolution’, shoppers should be wary
‘Carbon neutral’ claims are often based on credits certified by Verra – and investigation has suggested many are worthless
Patrick Greenfield
10, Mar, 2023 @2:24 PM
Biggest carbon credit certifier to replace its rainforest offsets scheme
Verra’s rainforest carbon credit methodologies, which Guardian investigation found were flawed, will be phased out by mid-2025
Patrick Greenfield
10, Mar, 2023 @1:54 PM
David Pocock under pressure to block Labor’s safeguard mechanism bill after fossil fuel poll
With 62% of Canberrans backing a ban on new coal and gas projects, Labor faces tough task convincing ACT senator
Paul Karp
08, Mar, 2023 @2:00 PM
Coalition and Greens team up to force Labor to release emissions modelling
Government must produce forecasts under safeguard mechanism as treasurer adds pressure to stalled cross-party talks on limits to new gas and coal projects
Paul Karp
07, Mar, 2023 @8:00 AM
NSW Labor vows to fix ‘broken’ environmental offsets system if elected
Spokesperson Penny Sharpe says current system has ‘no red lines’ and party will deliver changes within first 18 months of government
Lisa Cox
06, Mar, 2023 @2:00 PM
David Pocock wants urgent action on carbon credits before vote on key climate policy
Crossbench senator’s support is crucial if government is to introduce planned revamp of safeguard mechanism
Adam Morton Climate and environment editor
02, Mar, 2023 @2:00 PM
US firm to bid to turn DRC oil permits in Virunga park into conservation projects
Exclusive: company plans to sell carbon and biodiversity credits in endangered gorilla habitat and Congo basin rainforest as alternative to drilling for fossil fuels
Patrick Greenfield
01, Mar, 2023 @6:00 AM
EU to crack down on greenwashing with ‘proportionate’ penalties
Draft plan addresses inflated claims about products’ environmental credentials
Arthur Neslen in Brussels
28, Feb, 2023 @2:55 PM
Safeguard mechanism: what is it, will it cut emissions and what role do carbon offsets play?
Labor wants to revamp the policy to meet its climate targets. This is how it will work – and why it may not
Adam Morton Climate and environment editor
16, Feb, 2023 @2:00 PM
Labor rounds on Greens ‘sabotage’ of emissions reduction plan
Frontbenchers unleash on party for signalling it might vote with Coalition to stymie reform of safeguard mechanism
Katharine Murphy, Adam Morton and Josh Butler
15, Feb, 2023 @9:47 AM
Labor’s unlimited use of carbon offsets could lead to rise in emissions, report says
Analysis says land-based carbon offsets lead to more fossil fuel mining and fail to deliver genuine emissions reductions
Adam Morton Climate and environment editor
10, Feb, 2023 @1:01 PM
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