The amount of energy-related carbon dioxide (CO2) released globally increased 6% in 2021 to 36.3 billion tons, as reported by the International Energy Agency (IEA)*. For power plants that will continue to use coal and natural gas, carbon capture and storage will help to mitigate CO2 emissions. Globally, industrial sources such as chemical, cement, iron, …
At LandGate, we are starting to get a lot of questions from property owners about storing CO2 underground in pore space. They are confused and they have the right to be. They are hearing that surface owners will be paid. They know they can list their surface on LandGate and be paid for leasing their …
What is a carbon credit? A carbon credit is a tradable commodity, like a stock, that represents one ton of carbon dioxide that has either been removed from the atmosphere or has been avoided being released into the atmosphere. Activities that remove carbon from that atmosphere can be quantified and verified in order to generate …
Good news for landowners looking to make extra income: your land is already storing carbon and you can sell those carbon credits for cash! When listing your land for carbon offsets, you can agree to additional activities that will allow your property to store more carbon to earn more carbon credits. One such activity is …
Carbon Credits Explained Carbon credits, also known as carbon offsets or carbon offset credits, are measurable, verifiable emission reductions from certified climate action projects that reduce, remove or avoid greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. A carbon credit represents the right to emit one metric ton of carbon dioxide. Carbon credits can either be exchanged in a …
The National Parks Service was created in the late 19th century to protect the natural beauty of the United States. When our national parks were created, the dangers of climate change were not as well known as they are today. Now we realize how valuable the National Parks Service is in the fight against climate …
Carbon dioxide is the primary greenhouse gas created by human activity and has therefore become environmental enemy #1. When that carbon is removed from the atmosphere to slow climate change, there is a need for somewhere to store it. Landowners can do their part while earning thousands of dollars a year in carbon credits, all …
With a recent spike in green initiatives, the act of removing carbon dioxide (CO2) from our atmosphere is picking up steam. As pressure increases on corporations to become more environmentally conscious, private land is becoming an appealing way for them to meet tightening government environmental regulations through carbon offsets and a great way for you …
LandGate is the leading marketplace for land resources including solar rights, wind rights, mineral rights, water rights, and mining rights. Landowners use our platform to understand the value of their property and to lease or sell their land resources for top dollar. Whether you are leasing surface rights, selling mineral rights, or selling solar royalties …
Your land holds value, which is probably why you own it. Let LandGate help you to understand the various ways you can make money on your land. You may have heard of mineral owners receiving large bonus checks for leasing their mineral rights, but not all land is prospective for oil and gas. At LandGate, …