On November 1, Verra, the leading authority in carbon credit certification, announced an extension of the validation deadline for tree-based carbon projects under its Verified Carbon Standard (VCS), moving it from December 28, 2024, to June 30, 2025. This decision is significant in light of Verra’s position as the top player in setting rigorous standards that define quality and trustworthiness in the carbon credit sector. By allowing projects additional time to align with its new, science-driven methodology, Verra is enhancing the credibility and impact of carbon credits, ensuring these projects deliver measurable environmental benefits and reinforcing public trust in carbon offsets as effective tools for combating climate change.

Climate change affects the conditions that trigger tree leaves to change colors in autumn. CBS News climate correspondent Dave Malkoff explains the factors that contribute to fall foliage.

Date: 5th October 2024

"Cocaine and ecstasy are just some of the drugs and pharmaceuticals that have been found in marine species in coastal waters around Britain, according to scientists."

The cost of environmental damage will be six times higher than the price of limiting global heating to 2C, study finds.