The Green New Deal was first coined in a New York Times opinion article by Pulitzer Prize-winner Thomas J. Friedman....
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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...
Why Microsoft and Other Companies Are Going Carbon Negative?
Greenhouse gases are the most significant driver of climate change, and carbon dioxide levels today are at their...
Beyond Carbon Credits: A Guide to the Expanding World of Environmental Credits
If a business wants to make a positive impact on the world, addressing its environmental footprint operationally might not be enough. Even with the best intentions, running a business inevitably means consuming some resources that can’t simply be avoided. For exam...
Climate Action in 2026: New Rules Add High-Integrity Carbon Credits to Aggressive Decarbonization
After a turbulent year for sustainability in 2025, many businesses are reassessing how to move forward on climate action. While the impacts of global warming are accelerating, political and regulatory support for climate initiatives has become increasingly uneven across...
How Green-e® Certification Programs Ensure REC and Carbon Offset Buyers Get What They Pay For
Have you ever seen those ads to adopt a star? While paying to name one in someone’s honor may sound like a nice gesture, the companies selling these gifts aren’t even officially authorized to name stars — only the International Astronomical Union can. With...
How the Benefits of Carbon Offsets Extend to Local Communities
Buying carbon offsets is typically associated with balancing your carbon footprint. By financing a carbon emissions reduction, removal, or avoidance — such as capturing methane from a landfill or reducing logging activity so forests can sequester more carbon — you c...
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