
Greenhouse gas (GHG)
Basics
Greenhouse gases are the gaseous components of the atmosphere, both natural and anthropogenic, that absorb and emit radiation at specific wavelengths within the spectrum of terrestrial radiation emitted by the earth's surface, the atmosphere…

Portfolio carbon footprint
Basics
To manage climate-related risks and opportunities, financial institutions must first measure the carbon impact of their investment portfolios to meet the expectations of all stakeholders. The carbon emissions generated by a company's…

The ”biological pump” of the ocean captures more carbon than previously expected
Phytoplankton bloom
In the northern hemisphere, the sea surface erupts every spring in a massive phytoplankton bloom. Like plants, these floating unicellular organisms use photosynthesis to convert light into energy, consuming carbon dioxide…