Podcasts about carbon credits

Carbon credits. Regenerative agriculture. CI scores. 45Z. If you've been hearing these terms but still aren't sure what they actually mean for your farm, this episode is for you. Tanner, Corey, and Dave sit down with Kelly Garrett of XtremeAg and Mike Busing of Windy Ridge Ag to unpack one of the most talked-about opportunities facing corn growers today: 45Z. The conversation begins by looking back at the rise and fall of carbon markets. Mike shares his experience helping build one of the country's largest carbon programs through Regenerative Roots, while Kelly explains why the lack of standardized rules ultimately slowed the market's momentum. Together, they discuss why voluntary carbon programs struggled, how international demand still exists, and what lessons were learned from the "Wild West" days of carbon credits. From there, the discussion shifts to 45Z—a federal clean fuel production tax credit that could fundamentally change how ethanol plants value grain. Kelly and Mike explain how carbon intensity (CI) scores work, why low-CI corn could become increasingly valuable, and how competition between ethanol plants may create new revenue opportunities for farmers. They also discuss why the Treasury Department's final guidance is so critical and how regional differences could determine who benefits the most. The group also explores larger questions surrounding government incentives, environmental policy, and whether 45Z is simply another subsidy or a meaningful shift toward rewarding more efficient farming practices. Along the way, they debate whether the current program represents a "carrot" that encourages voluntary change—or whether future regulations could eventually become the "stick" if agriculture doesn't continue improving on its own. Whether you're skeptical, optimistic, or simply trying to understand what everyone is talking about, this episode delivers one of the most practical conversations we've had on the future of carbon markets and the role 45Z could play in improving farm profitability. Want Farm4Profit Merch? Custom order your favorite items today!https://farmfocused.com/farm-4profit/ Don't forget to like the podcast on all platforms and leave a review where ever you listen! Website: www.Farm4Profit.comShareable episode link: https://intro-to-farm4profit.simplecast.comEmail address: Farm4profitllc@gmail.comCall/Text: 515.207.9640Subscribe to YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSR8c1BrCjNDDI_Acku5XqwFollow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@farm4profitllc Connect with us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Farm4ProfitLLC/Farm4Profit Media is not a financial, legal, or tax advisor. Content is provided for informational purposes only, and we serve solely as a platform for third-party opinions. Any actions taken based on this content are at your own risk. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What if the solution to the alleged climate change was hiding in plain sight—literally in the smokestacks of power plants, factories, and boilers around the world? On this episode of the Energy Newsbeat Podcast, host Stu Turley sits down with Natan Shahar, founder of Standard Carbon, to explore a breakthrough technology that's turning CO2 emissions into pipeline-grade natural gas. Drawing inspiration from Mars mission architecture and driven by New York City's aggressive climate regulations,Standard Carbon has cracked the code on making clean energy economically viable—not through subsidies or carbon credits, but through clever energy arbitrage. With commercial systems already operating in Manhattan and Israel, and a growing pipeline of contracts from Europe to Pakistan, Shahar reveals why this technology could be the missing piece in the global energy puzzle, solving not just climate concerns, but the energy security crisis facing nations worldwide.For Blue States and Countries following Net Zero policies, this podcast is critical. Consumers and constituents want low-cost energy with the least impact on the environment. Couple that with wind and solar needing dispatchable power to fill in when the wind does not blow, or the sun does not shine. Producing natural gas out of CO2 that is burning from coal, or other industrial processes, is a real win for everyone. For countries that still have coal plants, this would be a much more cost-effective way to bring them into the Net Zero world rather than just shutting them down.1. Standard Carbon's Core TechnologyThe company produces pipeline-grade natural gas (methane) from CO2 emissions captured from combustion sources like power plants, boilers, cement factories, and refineries. They capture CO2 from smokestacks and convert it into usable natural gas through a process combining three established technologies: amine-based carbon capture, low-pressure alkaline electrolysis, and 19th-century Sabatier methanation chemistry.2. Operational Readiness & DeploymentStandard Carbon has deployed two commercial-scale systems—one in Israel (2023) and one in New York City (2025). The NYC system is publicly accessible in Manhattan and operated by the Grove School of Engineering at City College, providing transparent, third-party verification of the technology's effectiveness.3. Market Economics & Competitive AdvantagesThe business model focuses on three key factors:Cost of intermittent power: Using cheap, off-peak electricity (often negatively priced wind/solar power at night)Fossil fuel pricing: Competing against natural gas and LNG prices in different marketsRegulatory incentives: Carbon pricing and decarbonization mandatesThe company can produce gas competitively in markets like Europe and New York City, where LNG and fossil fuel prices are high.4. Geographic Market OpportunitiesPrime markets include:New York City: Most aggressive climate regulations globally (3x higher carbon price than EU)Europe & UK: Strong decarbonization regulations and high LNG pricesJapan, South Korea, Taiwan: Coal plants being reactivated; high energy security concernsPakistan: Energy security crisis driving interest in energy independenceSaudi Arabia & GCC countries: High oil-based electricity generation5. Energy Security & Geopolitical ContextThe Strait of Hormuz chokepoint is critical for global energy supply. Recent developments include:UAE and Saudi Arabia pipeline expansionsIraq's new Mediterranean pipeline projectsPakistan's LNG crisis and power shortagesQatar cutting LNG/LPG exportsEuropean dependence on energy imports6. Regulatory & Policy LandscapeBiden Administration: Inflation Reduction Act rejected "imaginary" renewable credits; requires real-time renewable useTrump Administration: Favors "firm" energy (batteries, geothermal, green molecules) over intermittent sourcesBoth administrations converged on prioritizing reliable, available energyNew Secretary of Energy Chris Wright emphasizes levelized cost of energy vs. electricity7. Carbon Credits vs. Real MoleculesStandard Carbon is moving away from carbon credit trading toward delivering certified clean fuel with chain-of-custody verification. Customers want actual low-carbon gas delivered through pipelines, not accounting credits—a more valuable business model than credit trading.8. Technology Origins & InspirationNatan's inspiration came from reading "The Case for Mars" by Dr. Robert Zubrin, which described producing rocket fuel from Mars's CO2 atmosphere. He adapted this concept for Earth-based applications after New York City passed aggressive climate legislation in 2019.9. Grid Resiliency & Data Center PowerA critical emerging use case: AI data centers require localized power generation near urban centers due to latency requirements. Gas-fired generation is the only practical option, making decarbonized gas essential for powering future AI infrastructure in cities.10. Intellectual Property & Competitive MoatStandard Carbon has filed extensive patents in the US and Europe to protect their integrated technology, though the core components are well-established. The competitive advantage lies in the integration and optimization rather than individual technologies.This is a compelling story about how existing technologies can be combined to address both energy security and decarbonization challenges in a commercially viable way.Follow Natan on his LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natan-shahar-3ba84920/Check out Standard Carbon here: https://www.standardcarbon.com/Check the articles on https://theenergynewsbeat.substack.com/A shout-out to Steve Reese and the Reese Energy Consulting group for sponsoring the Podcast https://reeseenergyconsulting.com/.Data2 if you have any business systems, can you trust A? Well, they have the patent on validation. . https://data2.zoholandingpage.com/energyAnd we have WellDatabase rolling in as a new sponsor. https://welldatabase.com/

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Chris Hipkins is floating the idea of an effective tariff on imported cement. He reckons it could be a better way of dealing with our cement problem than $60 million in corporate welfare. The reason Golden Bay Cement needs a bailout is the cost of buying carbon credits from 2030 onwards. The cost of carbon credits is because of the ETS. When your builder goes to lay cement, they will buy imported stuff because it'll be cheaper – no carbon costs included. So how do you get around this? You could change the ETS to exempt cement and steel, as we largely do with agriculture, but then you undermine the system. You could scrap the ETS, which would mean ditching the Paris Agreement. Or you could do as the EU does and go with a "Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism". Basically, a carbon tariff on importers to level the playing field with local producers. Chris Hipkins is saying this is an idea Labour would consider. National won't because they say it'll mess with Free Trade Agreements. So we're a bit boxed in here. If we want to be a country of free trade AND a climate warrior, then we seem destined to lose a bunch of local production and industry. Sure, we'll do better in some areas, but manufacturing and anything involving carbon emissions? Look out. In the meantime, taxpayer-funded corporate welfare to the rescue. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Vita Impact fund has started a fund which businesses can pay into and from which they will earn carbon credits. These can be traded and have a monetary value. In the meantime, the fund is helping the world's poorest people in Ethiopia and Eritrea move away from carbon hungry cooking and subsistence. We hear all about the fund with Ciara Feehily, Head of Communications and Fundraising with Vita Impact fund.

Welcome back to another episode of the Smells Like Money Podcast!In this episode, host Suzan Chin Taylor sits down with Ankita Sameer Patwa, an environmental manager and the founder of The Green Solve. Together, they demystify carbon accounting and carbon credits within the wastewater sector, breaking down how smaller facilities, contractors, and municipalities can turn everyday operational upgrades into valuable revenue streams.If you have ever wondered how your facility can monetize sustainability, this conversation is for you.Key Discussion Points:- Carbon Accounting vs. Carbon Credits: Carbon accounting functions like a financial spreadsheet for tracking emissions, whereas carbon credits act like rewards or coupons generated when a facility actively reduces or avoids releasing greenhouse gases.- Sustainability Is Not Just for Corporate Giants: It is a myth that sustainability initiatives belong only to mega corporations. Small to mid sized wastewater plants can significantly improve their operational efficiency and earn financial returns.- High Impact Upgrades: Improving pumps, utilizing variable frequency drives (VFDs), installing solar power, and implementing waste to energy systems provide excellent returns. Because methane is 28 times more harmful than carbon dioxide, capturing or diverting methane yields the highest impact and highest priced carbon credits.- Data Is King: The primary reason carbon credit projects fail is a lack of organized data. Facilities must track their baseline emissions and closely monitor data over a nine to fifteen month timeline to successfully clear third party audits.Connect with Ankita Sameer Patwa:Founder of The Green SolveContact: +918329173841 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ankita-patwa/ Website: thegreensolve.com I hope you find this episode as informative and as exciting as we have.Please let us know your thoughts about the episode!Connect with Suzan Chin-Taylor, host of The DooDoo Diva's Smells Like Money Podcast:Website: www.creativeraven.com | https://thetuitgroup.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/creativeraven/Email: raven@creativeraven.com Telephone: +1 760-217-8010Listen and subscribe here to your favorite platform:Apple Podcast - Google Podcast - Cast Box - Overcast - Pocket Casts - YouTube - Spotifyhttps://creativeraven.com/smells-like-money-podcast/ Subscribe to the Podcast:https://creativeraven.com/smells-like-money-podcast/Be a guest on our show:https://calendly.com/thetuitgroup/be-a-podcast-guestCheck Out my NEW Digital Marketing E-Course & Coaching Program just for Wastewater Pros:https://store.thetuitgroup.com/diy-digital-marketing-playbook-for-wastewater-pros#PumpsToProfits #Wastewater #CarbonCredits #Sustainability #CarbonAccounting #GreenSolve #EcoEngineering #RenewableEnergy

Climate protection remains one of the defining challenges of our time and the financial services industry has an important role to play in turning ambition into measurable impact. In this episode of our podcast series Sound of Finance, our colleague Dr. Johannes Branahl speaks with Adrian Wons, founder and CEO of Senken GmbH, about the voluntary carbon market, the need for credible carbon credits and how to protect companies from greenwashing risks. The conversation explores why trust is still a key challenge in voluntary carbon markets and why quality, transparency and reliable monitoring are essential for carbon credits to become a credible part of climate strategies. Adrian also explains why carbon markets are no longer just a reputational topic, but increasingly a strategic and economic consideration. For banks, asset managers and insurers, the episode offers a clear view on why voluntary carbon markets deserve attention: from financing and insuring climate projects to managing residual emissions and preparing for possible convergence between voluntary markets and regulated systems such as the EU Emissions Trading System.

Welcome to our episode of  Meet the CEO episode of the month!This time, we feature Pauline Nantongo Kalunda, Executive Director at ECOTRUST, whose journey in conservation is as inspiring as it is impactful.Passionate about empowering smallholder farmers, Pauline shares the story behind ECOTRUST's 27 years of work and the investments that have transformed lives across Uganda.

Suggest Guests For Our Podcast: https://forms.gle/ytt6a9jxe8YwzsGD6 In this insightful podcast, Er. Gunjan Ghimire, Engineer, Carbon Footprint Specialist, and CEO of Chyau Bio Technologies, breaks down some of the most important topics shaping Nepal's future economy, sustainability sector, and technological growth. We begin by exploring Gunjan's professional journey, how he discovered his passion, and the work he does in carbon accounting, climate finance, and sustainability. The discussion then dives deep into carbon footprint measurement, carbon certification, carbon credits, and how the global carbon market works. A major highlight of the conversation is how farmers can earn through carbon credits and climate finance programs. Gunjan explains the economic opportunities available through sustainable land management, forest conservation, and carbon sequestration projects. We also discuss the LEAF Coalition deal and its significance for Nepal's green economy. The second half of the podcast explores Nepal's forest growth rate, pollution control technologies, and the country's potential to attract large-scale data center investments. Gunjan shares his perspective on whether Nepal can become a regional data center hub and what infrastructure improvements would be required. The conversation concludes with an engaging discussion on Sovereign AI, artificial intelligence in Nepal, digital infrastructure, and the long-term vision for Nepal's technological and economic development. If you're interested in carbon footprint Nepal, carbon credits Nepal, climate finance, carbon market Nepal, sustainable development Nepal, forest conservation Nepal, renewable energy Nepal, Nepal data center opportunities, sovereign AI, artificial intelligence Nepal, and the future of the green economy, this episode is packed with valuable insights. #CarbonCredits #CarbonFootprint #ClimateFinance #DataCenterNepal #SovereignAI #ClimateChange #GreenEconomy #NepalPodcast #TechnologyNepal #Sustainability GET CONNECTED WITH Er. Gunjan Ghimire: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/gunjan-ghimire-9a5642112/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/echoghimire/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/echoghimire YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@Echoeducation111/videos  

John Gilliland is a sixth-generation UK farmer and advocate for sustainable agriculture with a legacy in policy, academia, and innovation. As a leader of the ARC Zero project, his own farm is a model for "Beyond" Net Zero practices, where willow cultivation, livestock grazing, and renewable energy initiatives work together in a circular system.He has credits he could sell tomorrow and hasn't sold any. The reason cuts to the heart of the whole carbon market: on the voluntary market, he says, the same people who measure your soil also buy your credits. They are judge and jury in one. Until that changes, his clocks keep ticking and his carbon stays in the ground.We get into why his 250-year-old woodland — kept fenced off from animals for most of its life — has no earthworms, a soil pH of 4.8, and trees toppling in storms, while feeding willow leaves to his cattle has cut their methane by 28%. John walks us through the fertiliser crisis he thinks is bigger than the Ukraine war, the chicory root he uses instead of a diesel subsoiler, and a 36-hectare trial that lifted meat output 83% while cutting nitrogen 65%. More about this episode.This podcast is part of the Carbon Series supported by the OGCR project, with aims to create a trusted open source framework and make sure the benefits of carbon are shared across generations.Thoughts? Ideas? Questions? Send us a message!Find out more about our Generation-Re investment syndicate:https://gen-re.land/ Thank you to our Field Builders Circle for supporting us. Learn more hereSupport the show=======In Investing in Regenerative Agriculture and Food podcast show we talk to the pioneers in the regenerative food and agriculture space to learn more on how to put our money to work to regenerate soil, people, local communities and ecosystems while making an appropriate and fair return. Hosted by Koen van Seijen.

In deze aflevering van CEO van mijn leven blikt Sarah Parent terug op hoe Go Forest zes jaar geleden ontstond, vanuit haar liefde voor natuur en haar passie voor marketing. Ze groeide op in het groen, verhuisde later naar de stad en voelde dat die connectie met de natuur wegviel. Via haar carrière kwam ze in contact met Filip Balcaen, die nog een laatste project wilde opzetten. Dat project werd uiteindelijk Go Forest — al richtte Sarah het zelf op. De symboliek bleef, het merk groeide uit tot een onderneming die in meer dan zeventien landen bomen plant, lokaal én globaal. Twee jaar geleden kwam daar Go Ocean bij, opgericht samen met haar eerste werknemer. De missie is dezelfde, maar dan onder water: zeegrasweides, koraalriffen en andere mariene ecosystemen helpen herstellen. Meer dan 70 procent van de planeet is water, maar de markt rond marien herstel staat nog in de kinderschoenen. Daarom koos Sarah bewust voor een aparte entiteit met een eigen verhaal. De structuren waarop koraal opnieuw aangroeit, zijn volgens haar niet alleen tastbaar maar ook bijzonder visueel — sponsors zien letterlijk hoe hun naam terug leven krijgt. Het businessmodel draait op bedrijven die via campagnes, carbon credits of teamprojecten natuurherstel financieren. Sarah ontwikkelde daarvoor een eigen platform met satellietbeelden zodat partners vanop afstand toch nabij blijven bij wat er op het terrein gebeurt. Met meer dan 700 bedrijven aan boord bij Go Forest bewijst ze dat duurzaamheid werkt, ook in economisch onzekere tijden. Maar dat het gemakkelijk is, zal ze niet zeggen. Haar eerste jaar was financieel zwaar — ze stond letterlijk met een kaart aan de kassa waarop “saldo ontoereikend” stond. In het gesprek staat Sarah ook stil bij de lessen van het ondernemerschap: te snel een app willen bouwen, aandeelhouders en contracten te luchtig aanpakken, investeerders onvoldoende afstemmen. Ze spreekt even open over het welzijn van haar kleine team van vijf — niet opbranden terwijl je dag in dag uit met een project bezig bent dat je na aan het hart ligt. Haar droom? Binnen een jaar één miljoen bomen planten én opvolgen, en binnen tien jaar meer betekenen voor jongeren. Want voor Sarah is CEO van je leven zijn: durven gaan voor wat je wilt, deuren opentrappen en filteren wat je binnenlaat. Trends is een podcastkanaal van de redactie van https://www.trends.be--- --- Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Argentina has just issued its first grazing-based carbon credits  and the story behind them is forty years in the making. Pablo Francisco Borrelli, co-founder of Ruuts, has spent the last decade building the infrastructure to get farmers in Patagonia and beyond paid for what their land is actually doing: sequestering carbon, retaining water, and growing more grass than anyone thought possible.The carbon credit is not the point. It is the door. Once a farmer steps through it and experiences what holistic management does for their land and their bottom line, the market can disappear and they won't go back. This is a grounded account of what it takes to turn forty years of agronomic pioneering into a verified, sellable outcome and why the hardest part was never the science.More about this episode.Thoughts? Ideas? Questions? Send us a message!LARIS 2026Latin American Regenerative Investment Summit (Cumbre de Inversiones Regenerativas de América Latina). Be part of the movement that is regenerating the way we learn, invest, and live.Bogotá, ColombiaMay 12 - 14https://regenerativo.org/en/laris/ Find out more about our Generation-Re investment syndicate:https://gen-re.land/ Thank you to our Field Builders Circle for supporting us. Learn more hereSupport the show=======In Investing in Regenerative Agriculture and Food podcast show we talk to the pioneers in the regenerative food and agriculture space to learn more on how to put our money to work to regenerate soil, people, local communities and ecosystems while making an appropriate and fair return. Hosted by Koen van Seijen.

Send me a messageWhat if voluntary carbon markets are either a vital climate tool... or a polished excuse to delay real decarbonisation?In this episode of Climate Confident, I'm joined by Dr Jennifer Jenkins, Chief Science Officer at Rubicon Carbon, to unpack one of the most contested questions in climate tech and net zero strategy: what role, if any, should voluntary carbon markets play in real-world emissions reduction? At a time when companies are under pressure to decarbonise, prove integrity, and navigate fast-moving policy shifts, this debate matters more than ever.We dig into why some firms see carbon credits as a practical way to close the gap between ambition and operational reality, and why others see them as a dangerous distraction. You'll hear why quality, additionality, MRV, and long-term offtake agreements are becoming central to the future of the market, and why high-integrity supply may be far tighter than many buyers realise.Jennifer also explains how buyers like Microsoft are shaping demand, how voluntary and compliance markets may be starting to converge, and why policy tools like CBAM could reshape the market faster than most people expect. You might be shocked to learn that one of the clearest ways to think about this space is as outsourced mitigation, a framing that makes the economics easier to grasp, but also exposes the credibility problem at the heart of the whole system.

"What I knew about Carbon Credits having watched them for many years is that they're not always what they seem...So, Calyx Global was founded in 2021 to help companies navigate the space, to really understand….(i)t's a promise that somebody has reduced methane in that landfill or planted some trees thousands of miles away. So that's what Calyx Global is, we're a Carbon Credit Ratings Agency. But really what we're doing is, for every one of these assets, helping buyers understand what's underneath that, what the quality of that asset is.  Donna Lee on Electric Ladies Podcast  You've probably heard the words "carbon credits" banted about. But what are they exactly and how do they work?   Listen to Donna Lee, CEO & Cofounder of Calyx Global (and former climate policy negotiator at the UN and U.S. State Dept.) in this fascinating conversation with Electric Ladies Podcast host Joan Michelson. You'll hear about: ●        What carbon credits are, how they're measured and verified, because they are not all equal. ●        Where policies and regulations provide stability (or uncertainty) ●        Why companies buy and trade carbon credits – the business case. ●        Plus, career advice, such as: "One is, follow your passion always. If you are passionate about making a difference, find a job where you make a difference. Don't settle for less and you will succeed more if you feel really strongly and you love what you're doing…The other thing, just being sort of a woman in late career and only maybe in some ways only finding my footing now as a co-founder is, don't underestimate your abilities….What's more important, competence or confidence? It is both in equal measure. Women always underestimate their abilities, right? Men always overestimate and women always underestimate. And so women double down on confidence…You can be authentic and confident and don't undersell yourself… Lean in on the things that come naturally to you." Donna Lee on Electric Ladies Podcast Subscribe to our newsletter and Join the waitlist for our new Membership Group here and read Joan's Forbes articles here. You'll also like: ·      Carbon Accounting 101: with Alyssa Zucker, Senior Industry Principal in Carbon at Workiva – aka The Carbon Lady ·       Carbon Credits 101: with Lucy Hargreaves at Patch (now at Build Canada) ·       How to Get To Carbon Zero, with Melissa Lott, Ph.D. at Columbia University Center for Global Energy Policy featured in the "Chasing Carbon Zero" documentary. ·       A Biography of Carbon: with documentary filmmaker, writer and producer, Danielle Ortega of the Australian Film Commission on her extraordinary film "Carbon: An Unauthorized Biography ·       Using Captured Carbon To Make Energy: with Bjork Kristjansdottir, of Carbon Recycling International Subscribe to our newsletter to receive our podcasts, blog, events and special coaching offers. Thanks for subscribing on Apple Podcasts or iHeartRadio and leaving us a review! Follow us on Twitter @joanmichelson

Regenerative agriculture really works. Data shows that the ability of crops, from planting to harvest, to withstand weather shocks (50-year droughts and floods happening every year, anyone?) correlates very strongly with regenerative agriculture practices. To enable that at scale, MRVs are crucial. Happy to welcome back on the podcast Anastasia Volkova, co-founder of Regrow Ag, the AI-powered platform to make agriculture resilient, who just made another acquisition. We check in with the MRV pioneer and successful entrepreneur about why they are merging with the leading LATAM player. Last time we talked, five years ago, they had also just merged.We talk about the current state of the MRV world: who is paying, who isn't, who is doubling down on remote sensing, and who is investing in resilient agriculture.What do the current wars everywhere (we are recording this in mid-March '26, when the Iran war is in full swing) mean for resilient agriculture and the investments needed to unlock it? We also talk- just as we did five years ago- about fertiliser and the double role it plays. In the Global North we can easily cut 70%- yes, 70%- without meaningful yield drops, but in the Global South it's desperately needed in many places. With the current exploding prices and energy costs, that will be difficult.We discuss AI and its ability to unlock insights from large (cleaned-up) data sets, and why she is stepping into a more living-systems way of thinking. She's optimistic that watershed- scale regeneration is almost at our fingertips.More about this episode.Thoughts? Ideas? Questions? Send us a message!LARIS 2026Latin American Regenerative Investment Summit (Cumbre de Inversiones Regenerativas de América Latina). Be part of the movement that is regenerating the way we learn, invest, and live.Bogotá, ColombiaMay 12 - 14https://regenerativo.org/en/laris/ Find out more about our Generation-Re investment syndicate:https://gen-re.land/ Thank you to our Field Builders Circle for supporting us. Learn more hereSupport the show=======In Investing in Regenerative Agriculture and Food podcast show we talk to the pioneers in the regenerative food and agriculture space to learn more on how to put our money to work to regenerate soil, people, local communities and ecosystems while making an appropriate and fair return. Hosted by Koen van Seijen.

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In dieser Folge der Mikroökonom diskutieren Marco Herack und Ulrich aktuelle geopolitische und wirtschaftliche Themen, darunter den Markt für Carbon Credits bei Microsoft, die Situation im Iran und die Auswirkungen des Krieges auf den Öl- und Gasmarkt im Nahen Osten. Die beiden Experten analysieren die globalen Folgen und die politischen Hintergründe dieser Entwicklungen. In dieser Folge diskutieren wir die geopolitischen Risiken im Nahen Osten, die Entwicklung von Tether im Kryptowährungsmarkt und die Herausforderungen bei der Überwachung von Finanztransaktionen. Erfahren Sie, warum Transparenz und Sicherheit in der Finanzwelt entscheidend sind. (Zusammenfassung von Riverside AI)

What if your land could pay you… without selling livestock?  Molly Faught and Hunter Jones from Grassroots Carbon joins today to explain what carbon credits are, how to qualify for them, and how to get started making extra money.If you own your land and plan to be there awhile, this is a must-listen episode.  If you know someone wanting to earn more money from their land, share this episode with them.Question of the Week:  If this is available to you, would you do it? Why or why not?Find out more at https://grassrootscarbon.com Looking for grass-based breeders? Explore the Grass Based Genetics directory.Upcoming Grazing EventsNoble Profitability Essentials - Jefferson City, Mo, March 24-25, 2026Visit our Sponsors:Noble Research InstituteRedmond Agriculture Grazing Grass LinksWebsiteCommunity (on Facebook)Original Music by Louis Palfrey

In this episode, Stewart Alsop III sits down with Tom Faye — experimenter, author of The 90 Day Client Acquisition Code, and founder of Carbon Credits Marketplace — to talk about solar energy, off-grid living, and the solarpunk vision of a technology-powered utopia. They cover everything from perovskite solar cells and portable container-based solar systems, to carbon credits, ESG investing, and blockchain verification of clean energy output. The conversation also winds through AI training data, business automation, and the data labeling industry before circling back to some bigger questions about human nature, geopolitics, and what genuine self-reliance looks like in 2025. You can find Tom and his work at Carbon Credits Marketplace on LinkedIn and his energy consumption data visualization is also shared there. His book The 90 Day Client Acquisition Code is available for those looking to explore business automation further.Timestamps00:00 Introduction to Tom Fay and his work01:03 Understanding Solar Punk: Utopian Tech and Culture02:15 Current State of Solar Technology and Storage03:45 Living Off-Grid: Solar, Batteries, and Remote Work06:11 Solar Energy in Africa: Challenges and Opportunities12:21 Powering Communities with Mobile Solar Solutions16:50 The Vision of Solar Punk: Self-Sufficient Communities22:54 Existing Examples: Great Barrier Island and Others26:06 Overfishing, Environmental Challenges, and Technological Solutions28:34 Using Technology to Address Second-Order Environmental Problems36:35 Data, AI, and the Future of Energy Management43:13 Carbon Credits, Blockchain, and ESG Reporting45:27 The Geopolitics of Green Energy and Resource Control46:53 How to Connect with Tom Fay and Future ProjectsKey InsightsSolarpunk represents a genuine near-future possibility, not just an aesthetic. As solar panels and lithium batteries become cheaper and more efficient, the vision of abundant, decentralized clean energy is becoming a practical reality rather than a utopian fantasy.Perovskite solar cells are pushing efficiency roughly 22% beyond conventional panels, and the bigger revolution happening right now is on the storage side — cheaper, higher-capacity batteries are what will truly unlock solar's potential at scale.Africa may leapfrog the West on solar adoption, just as it leapfrogged landlines with mobile phones. People in energy-scarce countries viscerally understand the value of clean power in a way that people in the West, accustomed to reliable grids, simply don't.Portable solar container units — self-contained, deployable systems — already exist and are making off-grid energy viable for farms, mines, remote lodges, and even data centers, with a roughly five-to-one solar-to-load footprint required.Carbon credits generated from verified solar output, tracked via IoT smart meters and stamped on blockchain, represent a long-term business opportunity that survives political shifts because institutional investors and banks operate on independent ESG mandates.AI training data is a present and real economic opportunity, but a shrinking one. The window for humans — especially lawyers, scientists, and specialists — to get paid for their expertise is closing fast as labs pivot toward synthetic data generation.True self-reliance comes down to four things: food, water, power, and transportation. With solar and Starlink, the gap between remote wilderness and connected civilization has essentially collapsed — something unimaginable even a generation ago.

Tuesday, March 10, 2026Sliced 61: Turning Urban Forests Into Climate Assets: City Forest Carbon+ Credits For SaleIn this edition of SLICED, we announce Gordian Knot Strategies' partnership with City Forest Credits and their Project Operators to officially launch the commercialization of City Forest Carbon+ Credits - a premium class of urban forest carbon assets backed by ICROA endorsement, top-tier independent ratings, and a compelling human impact story. Our joint work aims to connect corporate buyers with high-integrity, community-based credits from 65+ projects across 20+ American cities, as CFC advances its mission to turn urban forests into lasting climate assets.If you're interested in buying City Forest Carbon+ Credits, please email Jay Tipton at jtipton@gordianknotstrategies.com --Sliced is a weekly short-form dispatch released every Tuesday that features original thought pieces from our team members with the goal of slicing apart the various complex aspects of climate finance. If you want to check out the written version of Sliced, click here: https://gordianknotstrategies.com/weekly-newsletter/Sliced is produced by ⁠Gordian Knot Strategies⁠. It is written, narrated, and edited by ⁠Jay Tipton⁠. Visit us at www.gordianknotstrategies.com. Music is by ⁠Coma-Media.

In today's episode on 19th Feb 2026, we look at whether India can build a reliable carbon credit market that actually reduces pollution.⁠Book a FREE call with Ditto for unbiased guidance⁠

Season 4, Episode 2: Mark McPherson on City Forest Credits and Human ImpactIn this episode, Jay connects with Mark McPherson, Founder and Executive Director of City Forest Credits, to explore why urban forests are one of the most undervalued forms of climate infrastructure, and how carbon finance can help protect them before they're lost.Mark explains how urban forests deliver climate, health, and equity benefits directly where people live and how City Forest Credits developed human-centered “Carbon+” protocols to address that gap. They also discuss why preserving existing urban forests - and avoiding emissions today - is just as critical as long-term carbon removals.They touch on who is buying urban forest carbon credits - including companies like REI and Airbnb, as well as professional sports teams such as the Minnesota Wild and Pittsburgh Penguins - what makes these credits premium despite their smaller volumes, and why demand certainty remains one of the biggest barriers to scaling impact. Mark also shares real-world examples of projects where carbon finance helped preserve threatened forests near cities - projects that may not have survived otherwise.Give it a listen to learn how urban forests connect climate action to human well-being, and what it will take to mobilize capital at the scale cities need.Resources:City Forest Credits: https://www.cityforestcredits.org/Preservation Protocol: https://www.cityforestcredits.org/carbon-credits/carbon-protocols/Project Portfolio: https://www.arcgis.com/apps/dashboards/6404da1948fc4b43b7dc463f961b0005If you are interested in purchasing Carbon+ Credits, please message Jay at: jtipton@gordianknotstrategies.com--About:Untangling Climate Finance⁠ explores the dynamic field of climate change finance through conversations with industry experts about topics including climate solutions, global carbon markets, carbon projects, novel technologies such as AI and distributed ledger, and much more.If you have any questions, comments, a future guest recommendation, or are interested in joining Jay for an episode, please shoot him a message at: ⁠jtipton@gordianknotstrategies.com⁠Credits:The podcast is produced by ⁠⁠Gordian Knot Strategies⁠⁠.It is written, narrated, and edited by ⁠⁠Jay Tipton⁠⁠.Music is by ⁠⁠Diamond_Tunes⁠. 

Carbon credits are gaining traction across various industries, but they are also emerging as a new opportunity within agriculture. In this episode, we explore what carbon credits are, how they work, and why they are becoming increasingly relevant for South African farmers. Matthew Kensett, manager of the Carbon Smart programme at UPL Africa, joins the conversation to answer frequently asked questions from farmers and unpack what carbon credit farming could mean for the future of sustainable agriculture.

Advertising Sponsor:This episode is brought to you by The Honduran Coffee Alliance, connecting Honduran coffee producers with global buyers in a fair, sustainable, and commercially viable way.WhatsApp: https://wa.me/50487350786Email: sean@hondurancoffeealliance.comEpisode Description:This is Part 3 of a five-part series, Coffee Farms in a Decade from Now, with Pedro Manga from Caravela Coffee.In this episode, the conversation focuses on biochar and carbon credits as tools for resilience — and the risks that emerge when they are rushed into practice. Pedro explains why biochar is not a silver bullet, how carbon markets can become extractive, and why poorly implemented biochar can harm soil biology and farm economics. The episode reinforces the need to centre farmer wellbeing, not financial incentives, in climate solutions.Guest linksPedro Manga: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pedro-manga-5802b8170/Caravela Coffee: https://www.caravela.coffee/enInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/caravelacoffee/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_pedroplanta_/***************************************About Map It Forward The Daily Coffee Pro is produced by Map It Forward, supporting coffee professionals globally across the supply chain.Website: https://mapitforward.coffeeMailing list: https://mapitforward.coffee/mailinglistPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/mapitforwardInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mapitforward.coffee/Contact: support@mapitforward.org

Advertising Sponsor:This episode is brought to you by The Honduran Coffee Alliance, connecting Honduran coffee producers with global buyers in a fair, sustainable, and commercially viable way.WhatsApp: https://wa.me/50487350786Email: sean@hondurancoffeealliance.comEpisode Description:This is Part 3 of a five-part series, Coffee Farms in a Decade from Now, with Pedro Manga from Caravela Coffee.In this episode, the conversation focuses on biochar and carbon credits as tools for resilience — and the risks that emerge when they are rushed into practice. Pedro explains why biochar is not a silver bullet, how carbon markets can become extractive, and why poorly implemented biochar can harm soil biology and farm economics. The episode reinforces the need to centre farmer wellbeing, not financial incentives, in climate solutions.Guest linksPedro Manga: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pedro-manga-5802b8170/Caravela Coffee: https://www.caravela.coffee/enInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/caravelacoffee/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_pedroplanta_/***************************************About Map It Forward The Daily Coffee Pro is produced by Map It Forward, supporting coffee professionals globally across the supply chain.Website: https://mapitforward.coffeeMailing list: https://mapitforward.coffee/mailinglistPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/mapitforwardInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mapitforward.coffee/Contact: support@mapitforward.org

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What happened to carbon accounting? (Spoiler: Nobody cares anymore)In this episode of Bricks, Bucks & Bytes, Owen, Martin, Dustin, and Patric dive into the rise and fall of carbon accounting in construction, why Autodesk's big bet didn't pan out, and what it reveals about the gap between tech hype and real-world adoption.In this episode:The carbon accounting boom that went bust—and why the U.S. construction industry never really caredPatric's hilarious "Frankenstein scale" metaphor that perfectly captures the absurdity of pre-construction carbon trackingCIV Robotics founder Tom Yeshurun on why they killed their drone product and how they're now doing 5,000+ layout points per dayThe construction tech IPO everyone's watching (and what it means for the industry)BREAKING: PlanGrid founders Tracy Young and Ralph Gootee just got acquired again—Lennar Homes buys their new company Tiger EyeKey quote: "When I was at Autodesk, they were very big on carbon accounting and everything would be front and center of every project by now... At least in the U.S., they don't really care about it. It's just the fact." — Dustin DevanPlus: Why construction roles are "booming" (or are they?), what AI agent is helping build the next Siri, and an invite to Ediphi's Agent-a-thon in San Francisco on January 23rd.Our Sponsor: Archdesk -  “The #1 Construction Management Software for Growing Companies - Manage your projects from Tender to Handover” check archdesk.comBuildVision -   streamlining the construction supply chain with a unified platform - www.buildvision.ioAphex is the multiplayer planning platform where construction teams plan together, stay aligned, and deliver projects faster – check out aphex.coChapters00:00 Intro00:53 Introduction to Carbon Accounting 03:36 Understanding Carbon Accounting and Its Importance 05:46 Challenges in Carbon Accounting for Construction 10:38 Investigative Insights on Carbon Credits 20:05 The Acquisition of Plan A by Diginex 26:19 Incentives and Exit Strategies 27:05 Apple's AI Strategy: A Cautious Approach 29:07 The Value of Waiting in Tech Development 31:05 The Role of Employee Retention in Tech Companies 36:58 OpenAI and Competitive Reactions 43:41 EquipmentShare's IPO and Business Model Insights 53:18 Understanding Financial Metrics for Tech Companies 54:40 The Challenges of Financial Forecasting 58:26 Innovations in Construction: Civ Robotics' Approach 01:08:01 Future Directions and Exit Strategies for Startups

Join Aub and @Ecologi_hq CMO Adam Boita to break down the 3 R's Framework—the only climate action strategy that turns technical carbon credits into a source of radical trust and real climate action.

The UK Investor Magazine was delighted to welcome the founding team from Open Forest Protocol to the podcast as the carbon credit and forest management platform begins its crowdfunding round. Please find out more about the Open Forest Protocol here.Open Forest Protocol is on a mission to boost transparency and digitalise forest restoration by enhancing investors' access to information. The voluntary carbon credit market is set to be worth $100 billion by 2050, and Open Forest Protocol believes enhancing verification channels is key to achieving this.The company is a World Economic Forum UpLink Top Innovator and already has 300 live projects. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Despite volatility in the voluntary carbon market, carbon sequestration remains a financial opportunity for farmers, according to Clay Craighton, agronomist and regional sales manager for Agoro Carbon Alliance. In an interview with Mid-West Farm Report, Craighton highlights a major new agreement as proof of the commodity's viability. Agoro Carbon recently secured a flagship carbon credit agreement with tech giant Microsoft. "They decided to purchase 2.6 million tons of carbon from us over the next 12 years," he says. "So it's a pretty exciting, pretty flagship opportunity."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's the definition of madness. And stupidity. How many times do you have to do the same dumb thing with no result, thus proving your system doesn't work, before you admit your system doesn't work and give up? The last of the carbon auctions was held this week. You know where this story is going. I first got interested in this a couple of years ago when it struck me that this auction malarkey might be one of the better examples of the sheer, ideological madness that drives so much of the climate policy. One of the reasons so many people have got into forestry is it's free money. It's on land and land, generally, is a good investment and free money isn't a bad deal either. Also, after a while, they might pay you some good dough for your wood. So if trees get carbon credits why would you turn up to an auction? You wouldn't, and indeed this week they didn't. Not one person. Not one bid. Not one credit sold. There are four of these each year for the past two years. No one has bought a thing. Ask yourself why. They have tried to price the units, to no avail, but what is really causing the issue is the Government. To buy something you must believe it has value. It has to have worth. Why would you buy into the Government carbon narrative when they keep changing the rules? This Government is doing their best to do as little as possible to meet their climate emissions. I applaud that because it's the right thing to do. But given the rules keep changing I'm certainly not turning up to buy stuff like a credit I may not need. The minister, as I told you the other day, took the unprecedented step of offering commentary about the auction and telling us how committed the Government is to climate in the hope we would go "well that's OK then, see you at the auction". It didn't work. The auction didn't work, again. Eight down and zero sales, no revenue. How long before they pull the pin on a gargantuan embarrassment? The longer this goes the more foolish they look. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you follow the carbon market, and you should, it is yet another lesson in the abject failure that almost certainly results in gerrymandering markets. Four times a year you bid for credits (offsets) to counter your polluting habits. You do this because we signed up to Paris and made a bunch of promises we were never going to be able to keep. By selling credits the Government has the potential income of about $2 billion a year. Except little, if any, of that happens because by and large people don't turn up and bid. And they fail to show up, broadly speaking, because people don't believe a word the Government says on climate. It's not just this Government. The last one was even worse. They have tried to set a price for carbon credits, remembering of course that it's an entirely invented market. So it's a dart-at-a-board stuff at the best of times. Of late the price was $52. Then it was $33 before settling back to about $40-something. Enter Climate Minister Simon Watts. Now, he doesn't normally talk about the market because that's interference, the same way the Prime Minister doesn't talk about the Reserve Bank. But Simon has talked about the market, and he has done that because the Government are panicked. He issued a reassurance that despite all the changes they are making around climate, the carbon market and the ETS are still a thing. We are still committed, it's still going to happen. His commitments, he said, are firm. Except, Simon, that's the problem – no one believes you. This is a Government that says one thing and does another. Don't get me wrong, what, roughly, they are doing is the right thing. The tide has gone out on climate. The promises are a bust. No one is going to make Net Zero, so the answer is stop pretending you are. Science might come to the rescue and if it does, fantastic. But the governmental promises around carbon and the ETS and car import duties is all BS. There is no better proof of that than the carbon market. The market is calling the Government's bluff. Carbon credits or snake oil? Same thing. No one's buying figuratively and literally. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New ideas on reaching climate targets as COP30 gets underway In this episode of The Sound of Economics, host Rebecca Christie sits down with Bruegel's Georg Zachmann and professor Jos Delbeke, former Director General of the European Commission's climate division, to discuss how Europe can use its ambitious climate targets to best catalyse global decarbonisation. Zachmann proposes to develop the European Emission Trading System into an anchor for mitigation activities in other sectors and countries. Delbeke acknowledges the need to enhance the ETS so that it can continue to play its important role in the efficient decarbonisation of the EU economy. But he cautions against a direct use of foreign mitigation credits in EU trading systems. Ten years after the Paris accord, how can Europe be more proactive in the global debate and make the most of this year's UN climate conference? Related research: Zachmann, G. (2025) 'A Strawman Proposal to Use International Flexibility in Achieving Developed Countries Climate Targets to Catalyse Global Decarbonisation', De Gruyter Bill Europe's energy future: balancing climate goals and competitiveness, Bruegel event, 14 November 2025 International decarbonisation through coalitions of the willing: carbon pricing, climate finance, trade and nature, Bruegel event, 20 November 2025 

Ideas don't turn into impact on excitement alone. They need structure, ownership, and trust. We sit down with Mark, an IP advisor and blockchain compliance expert, to unpack how intangible assets—patents, trademarks, copyrights, code, data, and even carbon credits—quietly drive growth while shaping risk across industries.We dig into the hidden engine of value that most founders overlook: dormant IP. Mark walks us through practical IP audits that surface what you already own, from unique processes and datasets to brand equity you can license or franchise. He explains why mindset comes first, then market size and timing, and how that sequence determines whether you defend aggressively, collaborate through licensing, or wait for the right moment. On the Web3 front, we challenge the myth that crypto is lawless. Clear names, protected code, and compliant launches build the trust that filters copycats, supports valuation, and attracts serious capital.Sustainability threads through the conversation as we explore carbon markets and climate finance. Carbon may be intangible, but the credits and systems around it require rigorous legal frameworks. Mark shares how IP strategy supports climate tech adoption —from discovery to cross-border licensing—scaling faster than opening new offices. We also dive into brand stewardship beyond the certificate: monitoring registries, enforcing quickly, and using licensing to expand with lower risk. Along the way, we look ahead to more innovative tools—AI assessing brand strength, interoperable IP revenue tracking, and policy incentives for climate-aligned inventions.If you're building at the edge of tech or climate, this is your playbook for turning the invisible into compounding advantage. Hear how to protect before you launch, design risk into your roadmap, and monetize the assets you already have. Subscribe, share with a founder who needs this, and leave a review with the one IP question you want answered next.Send us a textSupport the showCheck out "Protection for the Inventive Mind" – available now on Amazon in print and Kindle formats.

This week on GMH Hotels, Sarah Dandashy and Steve Turk are joined by Skift Airlines Reporter, Meghna Maharishi, to kick off the show with updates on how the government shutdown has impacted the airline industry and what ripple effects it's had on Marriott's business performance. After Meghna's segment, Sarah and Steve dive into Marriott International's 2026 outlook, unpacking the company's plans for new credit card partnerships, expected gains from the World Cup, and continued strength in the luxury segment. They also discuss the latest corporate layoffs at American Airlines and explore how hotels and travel companies are turning to soil carbon credits as part of their sustainability strategies. From shutdowns and staffing to carbon markets and brand growth, this episode offers a grounded look at the forces shaping hospitality right now. Presented by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Lodgify⁠⁠⁠ Follow the Hosts: Sarah Dandashy – ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Steve Turk –⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with Skift: LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/skift/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ WhatsApp: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaAL375LikgIXmNPYQ0L/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://facebook.com/skiftnews⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/skiftnews/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Threads: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.threads.net/@skiftnews⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Bluesky: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bsky.app/profile/skiftnews.bsky.social⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/skift⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to ⁠@SkiftNews⁠ and never miss an update from the travel industry.

 Discover Why Pulp-Fed Beef Has More Vitamins, Jack Daniels Ends 'Whiskey Beef' & The Unexpected NFL-Ag Partnership Ep 233 | This week on Discover Ag, Natalie and Tara dig into the unexpected world of agricultural byproducts, whiskey waste, and the surprising ways innovation is reshaping how we think about feeding cattle and sustainability. First up: Pulp-fed beef is going viral. Texas rancher Nate from Pontius Ranches shared test results showing his cattle fed upcycled citrus pulp have 6x more vitamin B, 2x more vitamin E, and even traceable vitamin C. Then, Jack Daniels is ending its cow feeder program that served 100+ local livestock operations, redirecting spent grains to an anaerobic digester instead — and the Moore County farming community is feeling the impact. Finally, tractor prodigy Justyn Jackson teams up with an NFL quarterback to fuel farmers and advocate for agriculture on a national stage. Plus: Point Reyes ranchers update and a deep dive into dates (the fruit, not the romantic kind). BUT WAIT — there's more! Stick around for discussions on nutrient testing, the economics of feeding byproducts, and why quality matters more than the grass vs. grain debate. What We Discovered This Week

Wildfire, disease, and logging can wipe out carbon storage that companies count on to offset emissions. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/ 

This week: Once dismissed as greenwashing, carbon markets are now being reframed as a vital part of corporate decarbonization strategies. David Antonioli, former CEO of Verra, explains how integrity standards, market transparency, and long-term thinking could help rebuild trust and ensure carbon credits drive real climate impact.   Plus: Innovation Forum's Hannah Oborne explains how companies are shifting from offsets to real value chain reductions, building trust through data standardisation, and investing in collaboration to turn ambition into measurable progress.   Host: Ian Welsh   We'll be continuing the conversation at the scope 3 innovation forum (Washington DC, 3-4 December 2025). Listen to the full episode to reveal an exclusive discount. Click here for information on how to get involved.

Want the latest news, analysis, and price indices from power markets around the globe - delivered to your inbox, every week?Sign up for the Weekly Dispatch - Modo Energy's unmissable newsletter.Carbon markets promise a simple solution: buy a credit, offset an emission. But behind the scenes, things aren't so straightforward. With credits treated like commodities but rarely verified with precision, buyers face a fundamental question: how do you prove the real impact of the carbon you're paying for?In this conversation, Tommy Ricketts, co-founder and CEO of BeZero Carbon, unpacks why trust and transparency are the biggest challenges in voluntary carbon markets. He explains how ratings, methodologies, and science can bring confidence to an opaque system and why rigorous evaluation of carbon projects is essential if markets are to play a serious role in achieving net zero.• Why carbon credits function like commodities and why that's a problem.•The challenge of proving impact in voluntary carbon markets.• How carbon ratings bring scientific evidence and confidence to credits.• The role of probability and risk in assessing climate impact.• Why transparency and trust are essential if carbon markets are to scale.About our guestTommy Ricketts is co-founder and CEO of BeZero Carbon, a global carbon ratings agency providing independent assessments of the quality and impact of carbon credits to help markets scale with integrity. For more information on BeZero Carbon, head to their website. About Modo EnergyModo Energy helps the owners, operators, builders, and financiers of battery energy storage solutions understand the market - and make the most out of their assets.All of our interviews are available to watch or listen to on the Modo Energy site. To keep up with all of our latest updates, research, analysis, videos, conversations, data visualizations, live events, and more, follow us on LinkedIn. Check out The Energy Academy, our bite-sized video series breaking down how power markets work.

Carbon markets promise a simple solution: buy a credit, offset an emission. But behind the scenes, things aren't so straightforward. With credits treated like commodities but rarely verified with precision, buyers face a fundamental question: how do you prove the real impact of the carbon you're paying for?In this conversation, Tommy Ricketts, co-founder and CEO of BeZero Carbon, unpacks why trust and transparency are the biggest challenges in voluntary carbon markets. He explains how ratings, methodologies, and science can bring confidence to an opaque system and why rigorous evaluation of carbon projects is essential if markets are to play a serious role in achieving net zero.• Why carbon credits function like commodities and why that's a problem.•The challenge of proving impact in voluntary carbon markets.• How carbon ratings bring scientific evidence and confidence to credits.• The role of probability and risk in assessing climate impact.• Why transparency and trust are essential if carbon markets are to scale.About our guestTommy Ricketts is co-founder and CEO of BeZero Carbon, a global carbon ratings agency providing independent assessments of the quality and impact of carbon credits to help markets scale with integrity. For more information on BeZero Carbon, head to their website. About Modo EnergyModo Energy helps the owners, operators, builders, and financiers of battery energy storage solutions understand the market - and make the most out of their assets.All of our interviews are available to watch or listen to on the Modo Energy site. To keep up with all of our latest updates, research, analysis, videos, conversations, data visualizations, live events, and more, follow us on LinkedIn. Check out The Energy Academy, our bite-sized video series breaking down how power markets work.

In this episode of Bionic Planet, we finally catch up with Michael Greene — the carbon developer branded a “land grabber of epic proportions” in The Washington Post, and now at the center of an unfolding saga that feels more like a political thriller than a conservation story. When Greene began building carbon projects in the Brazilian Amazon, he didn't expect to end up battling organized crime, corrupt officials, and a $220 million land grab. But that's exactly where the trail has led. You'll hear how a businessman who thought he was protecting forests found himself targeted by powerful interests — his properties invaded using forged documents, his bank accounts frozen, and his reputation attacked by the very institutions meant to enforce the law. Along the way, Greene describes the human cost of the fight — from schools he built that became flashpoints for local politics to community programs twisted by rumor and manipulation. This is a story about how conservation collides with corruption — and how one man's attempt to save forests spiraled into a struggle for survival in one of the most dangerous frontiers on earth.  

Voices of Forestry is back this month with a discussion on how carbon credits can be a good alternate source of income for landowners. Seth sits down with past guest Tim White with NativState and new guest JD Neeley with Neeley Forestry Service to talk about why a consultant might suggest this to clients and how important it is to do your research.This month's episode is sponsored by Neeley Forestry Service! We appreciate their continued support of the show.You can find more music from Some Guy Named Robb/Robb McCormick on Spotify or by visiting https://www.sgnrobb.com/.For more information about the Arkansas Forestry Association visit arkforests.org.

“Essentially what carbon accounting is doing is it's using a mathematical equation to come up with a standardized unit of measure that we call a carbon dioxide equivalent of how you can, um, measure and track all of the different greenhouse gases that your business emits through various activities. There's actually seven distinct greenhouse gases that are included…So what carbon accounting is doing is it's using it's using math to take those different greenhouse gases and normalize them into a standard unit of measure, which is carbon dioxide equivalent… (to measure) its warming ability of the planet.  Alyssa Zucker on Electric Ladies Podcast One of the main things nearly every company measures and tracks today is carbon emissions. It's tangible. and every company emits some CO2. But how do you measure and track it?    Listen to Alyssa Zucker, Senior Industry Principal in Carbon at Workiva – aka The Carbon Lady – in this fascinating conversation with Electric Ladies Podcast host Joan Michelson.   You'll hear about: ●        What carbon accounting actually is measuring and tracking, how and why it matters. ●        What the Greenhouse Gas Protocol is, the “scopes” you hear people talk about and how they work. ●        How renewable energy, the grid and other nuances of electricity delivery are measured for carbon. ●        Plus, career advice, such as:   “I would say at that point in your career, you've probably honed your niche, right? You've become the technical expert, you've done the work kind of going narrow and deep. I think at that point in your career, it's actually a really good opportunity to broaden and focus on going a little wider….So thinking about leveraging your domain expertise and applying it cross team, cross corporation to have a broader impact is really effective, and will also obviously give you more transferrable skills and how you communicate and work with other domains and teams and learn a little bit more about their world.” Alyssa Zucker on Electric Ladies Podcast   Read Joan's Forbes articles here.   You'll also like: ·       Carbon Credits 101: with Lucy Hargreaves at Patch (now at Build Canada) ·       How to Get To Carbon Zero, with Melissa Lott, Ph.D. at Columbia University Center for Global Energy Policy featured in the “Chasing Carbon Zero” documentary. ·       A Biography of Carbon: with documentary filmmaker, writer and producer, Danielle Ortega of the Australian Film Commission on her extraordinary film “Carbon: An Unauthorized Biography ·       Using Captured Carbon To Make Energy: with Bjork Kristjansdottir, of Carbon Recycling International   Subscribe to our newsletter to receive our podcasts, blog, events and special coaching offers.   Thanks for subscribing on Apple Podcasts or iHeartRadio and leaving us a review! Follow us on Twitter @joanmichelson

My interview with Sunny Lu, Co-Founder and CEO of VeChain, on enterprise blockchain, sustainability, and why adoption is accelerating. - VeChain has focused on enterprise blockchain since 2015, with use cases from anti-counterfeiting to sustainability - Regulation and better infrastructure are lowering barriers for corporate adoption of blockchain - Blockchain is not just about productivity but about relationships between enterprises and individuals - Enterprises are moving beyond track-and-trace to user engagement and shared sustainability missions - More than 90% of enterprise blockchain conversations now focus on public chains rather than private ones - ESG remains a key driver, with VeChain working on carbon credits, food safety, and sustainability management - Despite China's cautious stance on crypto, blockchain development remains strong, with Hong Kong acting as a testing ground  Powered by Phoenix Group The full interview is also available on my YouTube channel: YouTube: http://bit.ly/46RaXwk

Clement Manyathela speaks to Imraan Patel and Anneline Morgan about the G20 3rd research and innovation working group and ministerial meeting happening today. They touch on South Africa's approach to technology, research and innovation as we approach the G20 summit. The Clement Manyathela Show is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station, weekdays from 09:00 to 12:00 (SA Time). Clement Manyathela starts his show each weekday on 702 at 9 am taking your calls and voice notes on his Open Line. In the second hour of his show, he unpacks, explains, and makes sense of the news of the day. Clement has several features in his third hour from 11 am that provide you with information to help and guide you through your daily life. As your morning friend, he tackles the serious as well as the light-hearted, on your behalf. Thank you for listening to a podcast from The Clement Manyathela Show. Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 09:00 and 12:00 (SA Time) to The Clement Manyathela Show broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/XijPLtJ or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/p0gWuPE Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send me a messageIn this episode of the Climate Confident Podcast, I sit down with Tom Day from the NewClimate Institute to unpack one of the thorniest issues in corporate climate action: credibility. Over the past few years, big tech companies and multinationals have rolled out bold net zero pledges, but how much of it is substance, and how much is smoke and mirrors?Tom argues that offsets, once seen as a solution, have become a dangerous distraction. Instead of reducing their own emissions, too many firms hide behind carbon credits and creative accounting. We discuss why greenhouse gas accounting, while essential, is riddled with blind spots and loopholes that allow companies to look greener on paper than they are in reality.The conversation digs into the tech sector specifically, where energy demand from data centres and AI is skyrocketing. While firms like Google and Microsoft have pushed promising practices such as 24/7 renewable matching, others continue to claim progress by buying certificates far removed from the grids they actually use. We also ask the tough question: should software and cloud services that help fossil fuel companies extract oil and gas more efficiently really count as climate leadership?From supply chain decarbonisation and product circularity to the future role of carbon removals, Tom challenges us to demand more transparency and honesty from corporate climate strategies. If we want tech, and business at large, to play a meaningful role in a 1.5°C world, we need to move beyond glossy PR and focus on genuine transitions.The Corporate Climate Responsibility Monitor 2025 that Tom referenced in the episode is available here.Podcast supportersI'd like to sincerely thank this podcast's amazing subscribers: Jerry Sweeney Andreas Werner Stephen Carroll Roger Arnold And remember you too can Subscribe to the Podcast - it is really easy and hugely important as it will enable me to continue to create more excellent Climate Confident episodes like this one, as well as give you access to the entire back catalog of Climate Confident episodes.ContactIf you have any comments/suggestions or questions for the podcast - get in touch via direct message on Twitter/LinkedIn. If you liked this show, please don't forget to rate and/or review it. It makes a big difference to help new people discover the show. CreditsMusic credits - Intro by Joseph McDade, and Outro music for this podcast was composed, played, and produced by my daughter Luna Juniper

Jill and Tom open the show talking about “launch colors,” basically the color which new vehicles are initially presented in for media reveals, advertising, and promotion. Tom still remembers the copper color the redesigned Mitsubishi Eclipse was unveiled in for 2000. Tom shared his early impressions of the electric Volvo EX30 subcompact crossover. So far, Tom is delighted by the Volvo, and surprised by its price. The hosts turn the discussion to the coming 2026 Jeep Compass; a vehicle Tom and Jill both feel the maker badly needs in its lineup. The Discussion continues to include clarification on the topic of Japanese “kei” cars, including proper pronunciation, and a brief chat regarding the heritage-trimmed Stroppe Edition of the Ford Bronco. In the second segment the hosts are joined by AutoForecast Solutions Vice President Sam Fiorani. Sam shared insights related to the current tariff situation, and what the elimination of “carbon credits” means to EV makers including Tesla, Rivian, and Lucid. Sam also shares news regarding the Boyertown Museum of Historic Vehicles. In the last segment Jill is subjected to Tom's “Red!” quiz, in which she is challenged to identify fake car colors. 

Send me a messageIn this episode of Climate Confident, I spoke with Ori Shaashua, Co-founder and CCO of Gigablue, a marine carbon dioxide removal (mCDR) company taking a radically scalable approach to the carbon challenge.Gigablue's MCFS (Marine Carbon Fixation and Sequestration) method taps into the ocean's natural carbon cycle by cultivating phytoplankton in floating substrates and using gravity, not high-energy processes, to sink captured CO₂ to deep-sea sediment for thousands of years. It's a low-energy, high-durability method that's already secured the largest ocean carbon removal offtake to date.We unpack why mCDR matters, how it compares to nature-based and tech-heavy CDR approaches, and what makes ocean deserts, like those off the coast of New Zealand, ideal sites for safe and measurable sequestration. Ori also outlines their scale-up pathway: from kiloton removals today to multi-megaton capacity by 2029, and potentially gigaton-level by 2035.We dive into the mechanics of traceability, the real costs of permanence, and why MRV (Measurement, Reporting, and Verification) is the make-or-break for CDR credibility. Ori also pulls no punches on what's holding back progress: delayed regulation, weak compliance markets, and over-reliance on short-term carbon offsets.If your company is thinking seriously about durable net zero strategies, or wondering how ocean-based carbon removal fits into the climate tech landscape, this episode delivers real insight.

Send me a messageIn this episode of Climate Confident, I sat down with Kanika Chandaria, Climate Lead at Agreena, to explore one of the most overlooked yet high-impact climate solutions: soil.We talked about why regenerative agriculture is gaining traction, not just as a nature-based solution, but as a scalable, economically viable climate strategy. Kanika broke down how soil has the potential to sequester 2–5 gigatonnes of CO₂ annually, making it a key lever for companies aiming to meet net zero targets.We also got into the challenges: from the financial barriers facing farmers to the complexity of MRV (measurement, reporting, and verification) for soil carbon. Kanika explained how Agreena combines satellite imagery, AI, and selective soil sampling to deliver robust data at scale, data that's now being used not just for carbon markets, but to inform sustainable loans and supply chain initiatives.We examined the growing role of the private sector in climate action, especially as policy delays continue in the EU and US. And we discussed the importance of interoperability, why regenerative farming solutions need to work across carbon markets, food systems, and financial products.If you're a business leader thinking seriously about decarbonisation, soil carbon may be the high-impact tool you've been missing.