Carbon cycle is the natural process through which carbon is exchanged between the atmosphere, oceans, soil, rocks, and living organisms on Earth. This cycle, when in rhythm, helps regulate the amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) in the atmosphere, which is essential for maintaining Earth's climate and supporting life on the planet. When humans burn fossil fuels for energy, vast amount of CO2 is released into the atmosphere. This excess CO2 disrupts the carbon cycle — increasing global temperature, causing ocean acidification and damage to the planet's ecosystems.
Carbon footprint is the amount of greenhouse gases (GHGs) such as carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxide that we emit through our daily activities and lifestyle choices such as...
A tax on fossil fuels, especially those used by motor vehicles, intended to reduce the emission of carbon dioxide. Under a carbon tax, the government sets a price that emitters mus...
Any trading system designed to offset carbon emissions from one activity (such as burning fossil fuels in manufacturing, driving, or flying) with another (such as installing more e...