Crash Recap
The market crash that rocked European markets in April/May offers insight into how the forces of policy and technology converge in prices. Here is a blow-by-blow guide to the crash and its aftermath.
Carbon Lingo
Carbon emissions trading has spawned a complete lexicon of new concepts – and new terms to define them. This online glossary is as good as any at helping you through the lingo.
Clean Development Mechanism
Emission reduction credits generated by clean development projects in the developing world have become one of the key factors in determining the supply of carbon offsets.
What Constitutes an Offset Credit?
Voluntary carbon offset projects are all the rage – but how can you be sure the credits you buy really do generate lower emissions? That’s the central focus of a tedious but critical debate over the establishment of standards for voluntary emission reduction credits. For traders, understanding the debate could help avoid surprises on the supply side as emission reduction credits mature into tradable offsets.
