What is a Water Footprint?
A water footprint is a measure of humanity’s appropriation of fresh water in volumes of water consumed and/or polluted.
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Ozone Depleting Substances
Ozone Depleting Substances (ODS) are chemicals that deplete the ozone layer in Earth’s atmosphere. The ozone layer is important because it helps protect us from the sun’s harmful UV radiation. When the ozone layer is depleted, we are at increased risk of developing skin cancer and other health problems.
Compliance Carbon Offsets
Compliance Carbon Offset Programs are government-mandated programs designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The most common compliance carbon program is the cap-and-trade system, which sets a limit (cap) on the amount of emissions that can be released into the atmosphere.
Voluntary Carbon Offsets
Carbon offsets are a way to mitigate climate change by reducing greenhouse gas emissions. They allow individuals, businesses, and organizations to offset their carbon footprint by supporting projects that reduce emissions elsewhere. Carbon offsets can be purchased through carbon markets or voluntary offset programs. There are many reasons to purchase carbon offsets. Some people want …
Renewable Energy
Renewable energy is a vital part of the effort to create a sustainable future. It doesn’t produce pollution or greenhouse gases, and it doesn’t use up finite resources like fossil fuels. Renewable energy comes from sources that are renewable, meaning they can be replaced or replenished. The most common renewable energy sources are solar, wind and hydro power.
