Deforestation is the second largest source of greenhouse gas emissions worldwide. This means that chopping down trees is definitely bad news when it comes to the climate crisis. But the damaging effects of deforestation go much further than just polluting gases. In this article, we’re taking a look at the Read more…
It’s a well-known fact that flying is not good for our planet. And passenger flights are responsible for 85% of commercial aviation CO2 emissions, which in turn makes up 2.5% of total man-made emissions every year. That’s why we’ve created the Treepoints Flight Calculator so that you can accurately estimate Read more…
At Treepoints, we work hard to find the most effective climate projects to offset your carbon footprint. From wind power in China to solar cookstoves in Chad, our broad portfolio of projects are spread all around the world. But you might be wondering exactly how do we choose our projects? Read more…
Mile for mile, flying is by far the worst form of transport for the environment. As a priority we need to address the carbon footprint of air travel. The idea of an aviation tax on frequent fliers is often floated as one way of discouraging people from flying unnecessarily. This Read more…
Understanding climate terminology More and more countries, companies and individuals are making pledges to be ‘carbon neutral’, ‘net zero’ or even ‘climate positive’. This is great news for the environment, but what do these terms actually mean? Although businesses seem to use them interchangeably, there are actually some important differences Read more…
With global CO2 emissions already back above pre-pandemic levels, Earth Day 2021 is as important as ever. On this day every year, we celebrate our planet and raise awareness of the need to fight climate change. Last year, over 1 billion people in 192 countries took part in Earth Day Read more…
A recent study by Cambridge University has found that bitcoin mining requires more energy annually than Argentina. This has provoked criticism of the cryptocurrency from environmentalists who question the value of such high energy usage. But is bitcoin really as bad for the environment as people are saying? Let’s take Read more…
Women and climate change on International Women’s Day This Monday the 8th of March is International Women’s Day, when countries all around the world celebrate the achievements of women and rally together for gender equality. Thanks to the pandemic it will be a bit different to other years. But the Read more…
At Treepoints, sustainability in the travel industry is an issue very close to our hearts. Our founders were also behind Stasher, the international storage network for travellers. So imagine our delight when we heard about Tourism Declares a Climate Emergency. For the first time in history, the tourism industry has Read more…
Carbon neutral travel, carbon neutral beer, carbon neutral cookies – these days practically everything and anything comes with a carbon neutral label. From Amazon to Starbucks, more and more companies are announcing their carbon neutral goals. But what does carbon neutral actually mean? And crucially how does going carbon neutral Read more…