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What is The Green New Deal?
The Green New Deal was first coined in a New York Times opinion article by Pulitzer Prize-winner Thomas J. Friedman....
When was Arbor Day Started? (and Other Arbor Day Facts!)
Since the first Arbor Day celebration in 1872, this unique holiday has helped inspire countless people to plant a...
What is the Importance of Earth Day?
At Terrapass, we often discuss the importance of respecting the planet. Each of us should do our part to make the...
What Does the New VCMI Code Mean for Carbon Credit Usage?
What Does the New VCMI Code Mean for Carbon Credit Usage? The carbon credit/carbon offset market has been a topic of both celebration and contention. Purchasing carbon credits can fund climate benefit projects like reforestation that ultimately help the world mitigate c...
Upcoming EU Rules on Green Claims and What They Mean
The European Green Deal is a pact that looks to improve the well-being and health of citizens and future generations by providing a range of basic necessities, such as fresh air, clean water, healthy soil, healthy and affordable food, cleaner energy, future-proof jobs, ...
DOE to Deliver Major Funding to Kick-Start U.S. Carbon Removal Industry
While some climate change is normal, human actions have dramatically accelerated it. And this has led to increased severe weather events, rising sea levels, and global warming. With the Paris Agreement in place and many countries onboard with reducing their emissions, w...
IPCC Sixth Assessment Report: What Does It Say and Mean?
Every handful of years, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) releases a new report outlining the state of our world. It looks at air pollution, greenhouse gas emissions, and overall climate change and global warming. It uses this report to make recommend...