Report: Companies that buy carbon credits lead on climate action

Companies that buy carbon credits are doing more to tackle their climate footprints than companies that don’t, a new report finds.

October 10, 2023

On carbon offsets, Wirecutter story doesn’t cut it

A recent article claims that buying carbon offsets for your flight doesn't help the climate crisis. This conclusion is bafflingly wrong: Paying to protect an area of forest to offset the climate footprint of your flight does in fact — demonstrably and verifiably — help.

March 1, 2023

Airline industry clears forest-carbon credits for takeoff

In a historic announcement, the global civil aviation industry has paved the way for airlines to help neutralize their climate footprint by protecting nature.

November 20, 2020

5 ways you can help endangered species today

Human Nature asked five Conservation International experts for their best tips to help endangered species.

April 18, 2019

5 ways you can help fight climate change

Conservation International's climate lead shares 5 ways youth can help stop climate change.

March 14, 2019

What on Earth is a ‘carbon offset’?

What are carbon offsets? A way to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to climate change. Learn more.

July 27, 2017

In Kenya’s storied hills, traditional ways confront a modern problem: climate change

Neutralize your carbon footprint through a new REDD+ project in the Chyulu Hills of Kenya.

July 26, 2017

‘Surf and turf’ can have carbon footprint of cross-country road trip: study

Dining out? You may want to think twice before ordering the “surf and turf special.” The carbon footprint of a steak and shrimp dinner — were it to come from shrimp farms and pasture formerly occupied by mangroves — is the same as driving a small car across the continental United States.

April 10, 2017