Jonathan Colmer

Feb 8, 2024 | theconversation.com | Jennifer Weeks |Doug Brugge |Jay Shimshack |Jiu-Chiuan Chen |Jonathan Colmer |Kevin Lane | +1 more

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has announced a new standard for protecting the public from fine particulate air pollution, known as PM2.5 because the particles are smaller than 2.5 millionths of a meter. These minute particles can penetrate deeply into the body and have been linked to many serious illnesses. The new rule sets an annual limit of 9 micrograms per cubic meter of air, down from the previous level of 12 micrograms.

Jun 15, 2023 | bizcommunity.co.ke | Duncan Miriri |Jonathan Colmer

Riham ElGizy, CEO of Regional Voluntary Carbon Market Company (RVCMC), speaks during a Reuters interview ahead of the voluntary auction of carbon credits, with projects in Kenya, Rwanda, Egypt and South Africa, at the auction in Nairobi, Kenya, 14 June 2023. Reuters/Thomas MukoyaDemand for carbon offsets, generated through projects such as tree planting or using cleaner cooking fuel, is expected to grow as companies seek to use the credits to help meet net-zero emissions goals.