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Tree Company Pivots from Planting to Burial for Carbon Credits
Planet WinsFeb 27

Tree Company Pivots from Planting to Burial for Carbon Credits

A reforestation company is flipping the script on fighting climate change by burying trees instead of just planting them. Mast Reforestation's innovative approach could unlock new funding for forest restoration through carbon credit sales.

Google News - Reforestation2 min read
Ethiopia Launches Carbon Credit System in Four Months
Planet WinsMay 22

Ethiopia Launches Carbon Credit System in Four Months

Ethiopia is about to become a major player in global climate action with a new digital system to track and trade carbon credits. The East African nation, already a leader in green energy, is building a platform that could unlock millions in environmental funding.

Regional: ethiopia development (ET)2 min read
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Planet WinsJan 28

Peru Approves Six New Carbon Credit Protocols

Peru just greenlit six new ways to generate carbon credits, including the first internationally recognized method under the Paris Agreement. The move positions the South American nation as a leader in global climate action markets.

Google News - Emissions Reduction3 min read
Vietnam Opens Carbon Credit Trading to Global Markets
Planet WinsApr 4

Vietnam Opens Carbon Credit Trading to Global Markets

Vietnam just created a legal pathway for businesses to sell carbon credits internationally, turning climate action into revenue while helping the country hit its emissions goals. The new framework takes effect in May and could accelerate clean energy investments across Southeast Asia.

Google News - Emissions Reduction2 min read
Cornell's Blockchain Tool Stops Carbon Credit Cheating
SolutionsFeb 17

Cornell's Blockchain Tool Stops Carbon Credit Cheating

Cornell engineers built a tamper-proof digital system that prevents companies from faking their climate progress. The platform could finally make carbon credits trustworthy.

Phys.org2 min read
Forest Carbon Credits Work But Oversell Impact by 90%
Planet WinsMay 13

Forest Carbon Credits Work But Oversell Impact by 90%

A breakthrough study finds most forest protection projects do work, but developers issue 11 times more carbon credits than they actually earn. Better methods could fix the system and save tropical forests that hold back 1°C of global warming.

New Scientist3 min read
Chile Battery Project First to Sell Paris Carbon Credits
SolutionsApr 28

Chile Battery Project First to Sell Paris Carbon Credits

A Chilean energy company just secured the world's first authorization to sell carbon credits from a battery storage system under the Paris Agreement. This breakthrough could unlock billions in climate financing for clean energy storage worldwide.

Google News - Chile Renewable Energy2 min read
Bangladesh Plans Carbon Credit Boost to Fight Climate Change
Planet WinsJul 5

Bangladesh Plans Carbon Credit Boost to Fight Climate Change

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman is launching a new action plan to help Bangladesh reduce emissions and earn carbon credits in the global market. The initiative focuses on renewable energy, forest conservation, and clean technology to tackle climate change while creating economic opportunities.

Google News - Emissions Reduction3 min read
UN Approves First Carbon Credits for Clean Cookstoves
SolutionsFeb 26

UN Approves First Carbon Credits for Clean Cookstoves

A groundbreaking UN carbon credit program just funded cookstoves in Myanmar that will save lives, protect forests, and cut emissions. This first-of-its-kind project shows how global climate action can deliver real health benefits to communities that need it most.

France 24 English2 min read
Japan Forests Turn Carbon Credits Into Conservation Win
Planet WinsMay 31

Japan Forests Turn Carbon Credits Into Conservation Win

Struggling foresters in Japan are transforming abandoned woodlands into thriving ecosystems while earning income through carbon credits. The innovative project proves environmental restoration and economic revival can go hand in hand.

Japan Times2 min read
Oregon Wildfire Site Turns Carbon Credits Into New Forest
Planet WinsMay 20

Oregon Wildfire Site Turns Carbon Credits Into New Forest

A burned Oregon forest is sprouting back to life thanks to a first-of-its-kind carbon credit project that's proving nature can pay for its own recovery. The Henry Creek restoration shows companies can fund reforestation while fighting climate change.

Google News - Reforestation2 min read
Brazilian Editor Exposes Amazon Carbon Credit Scam
Acts of KindnessApr 16

Brazilian Editor Exposes Amazon Carbon Credit Scam

A veteran journalist is using investigative reporting to uncover environmental crimes in Brazil's rainforests, proving that good journalism can still make criminals face justice. His latest exposé led to arrests and asset seizures in a major carbon credit fraud scheme.

Mongabay3 min read
Montana Wildfire Site Sold Out Carbon Credits in 6 Weeks
SolutionsApr 17

Montana Wildfire Site Sold Out Carbon Credits in 6 Weeks

A company turned burned trees into a solution that restores forests and fights climate change. The project sold all its carbon credits in less than six weeks.

Google News - Reforestation2 min read
Ships Capture Carbon at Sea, Win EU Climate Credit
Planet Wins4d ago

Ships Capture Carbon at Sea, Win EU Climate Credit

A pilot project just proved that cargo ships can capture their own carbon emissions at sea, permanently store them as solid minerals, and earn official climate credits from the European Union. It's the first system to move ship-captured CO2 from ocean to permanent storage, and regulators are backing it.

Google News - Emissions Reduction3 min read
South Africa Desert Rewilding Earns 34,000 Carbon Credits
SolutionsApr 28

South Africa Desert Rewilding Earns 34,000 Carbon Credits

A massive wildlife reserve in South Africa's Kalahari Desert is fighting climate change by bringing back native animals, which are helping degraded soil store carbon naturally. The project proves that restoring grasslands can work just as well as planting forests.

Mongabay2 min read
India Launches Carbon Credit Market to Cut Emissions
SolutionsFeb 6

India Launches Carbon Credit Market to Cut Emissions

India just rolled out a game-changing carbon trading system that rewards companies for going green. The move creates financial incentives for industries to slash their carbon footprint while opening new opportunities for renewable energy producers.

Google News - Emissions Reduction2 min read
Kenya Launches Carbon Registry to Unlock Climate Funding
SolutionsFeb 17

Kenya Launches Carbon Registry to Unlock Climate Funding

Kenya just opened Africa's first national carbon registry, a breakthrough system that could help the continent claim its fair share of the $2 billion global carbon market. The platform tracks every carbon credit project, prevents fraud, and ensures local communities actually benefit from climate action.

Mongabay2 min read
First Reforestation Credits Certified by Nature-Based Registry
Planet WinsJul 6

First Reforestation Credits Certified by Nature-Based Registry

A new certification platform just verified its first reforestation carbon credits, marking a breakthrough for nature-based climate solutions. Mombak's Brazilian rainforest restoration project earned the milestone approval from Isometric's transparent verification system.

Google News - Reforestation2 min read
Brazil Leads New Era in Verified Reforestation Credits
Planet WinsApr 24

Brazil Leads New Era in Verified Reforestation Credits

A Brazilian reforestation project just made history as the first to earn carbon credits under rigorous new global standards. This breakthrough could accelerate forest restoration worldwide while ensuring projects deliver real climate benefits.

Google News - Reforestation2 min read
Vietnam Launches Carbon Exchange to Hit Net-Zero by 2050
Planet WinsJun 12

Vietnam Launches Carbon Exchange to Hit Net-Zero by 2050

Vietnam will open its first domestic carbon exchange by the end of June, joining a global market expected to reach $24 billion by 2030. The new platform will help businesses trade carbon credits while the country works toward net-zero emissions by 2050.

Google News - Emissions Reduction2 min read

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