Published inCool Effect·Apr 26The Dos and Don’ts of Carbon OffsettingWhen Cool Effect was founded in 2015, we knew there was a growing coalition of alarmed and concerned individuals, organizations, and businesses united in their desire to take action against climate change. …Climate Change5 min readClimate Change5 min read
Published inCool Effect·Apr 25Why Are Carbon Prices Inconsistent?Across the corporate world, there’s been a huge increase in interest in the voluntary carbon market — the system whereby carbon emitters can voluntarily offset their unavoidable emissions by investing in high-quality carbon credits and supporting carbon-reducing projects across the globe. According to the latest figures from Ecosystem Marketplace, the…Climate Change4 min readClimate Change4 min read
Published inCool Effect·Apr 19How to Get Started with Carbon OffsettingOne of the key principles behind Cool Effect is that every action, no matter how small, has the potential to have a tremendous impact. …Climate Change5 min readClimate Change5 min read
Published inCool Effect·Apr 13Types of Carbon ProjectsJust as there are tons of different ways to reduce your personal carbon footprint, there are also tons of different carbon projects out there, reducing the planet’s carbon footprint and benefiting local communities in innumerable ways. …Carbon Offset5 min readCarbon Offset5 min read
Published inCool Effect·Apr 3What Is a High Quality Carbon Offset?Carbon offsets are an extremely valuable tool in the fight against rising emissions, but it’s important to remember that not all carbon offsets are created equally. …Climate Change5 min readClimate Change5 min read
Published inCool Effect·Oct 24, 202227 Positive Impacts of High Quality Carbon ProjectsClimate-related policies and sustainability efforts are on the rise — and for a good reason. Since 1970, carbon dioxide emissions have increased about 90%, contributing to rapid climate change across the globe, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. To help reduce impact on the environment, many organizations are taking…Cop276 min readCop276 min read
Oct 20, 202227 Photos from High Quality Carbon ProjectsSince Cool Effect first stepped on the stage during COP 21 in 2015, we’ve worked with individuals, organizations, non-profits, and companies of all sizes to reduce their carbon footprint and have a sizable effect on global emissions — and we learned a lot in the process. Which is why now…Cop276 min readCop276 min read
Oct 19, 202227 Things to Know About Climate Change Ahead of COP27 — By the NumbersClimate change’s impact, its solutions, and the financial implications of both will be front and center as key decision makers descend upon Sharm el-Shiekh, Egypt, for the 27th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27) next month. …Cop275 min readCop275 min read
Published inCool Effect·Oct 18, 202227 Ways to Reduce Your Carbon FootprintThis November, COP27 will be convening in Egypt and governments from all over the world, along with as many as 30,000 participants, will be attending to figure out a global climate policy. …Cop278 min readCop278 min read
Sep 14, 2022Carbon Offsets Are No JokeJohn Oliver recently aimed his signature blend of wit, insight, and profanity directly at carbon offsets on an episode of his Emmy-winning (and often hilarious) HBO show, Last Week Tonight. The segment itself was fairly typical of what you normally see from Oliver, using a mix of humor, data, and…Carbon Emissions5 min readCarbon Emissions5 min read
