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Markets surging for carbon credit trading
FarmWeek, February 20, 2008. "Prices for carbon credits recently jumped on the Chicago Climate Exchange, a possible seasonal reflection of the environmental market, William Schleizer of the Delta Institute told FarmWeek." more...
Delta Carbon officially retires first offset credits
January 8, 2008. The Delta Carbon program has officially retired its first offset credits. The first fourteen people who purchased credits generated 100 metric tons of carbon offsets sales. Delta retired those credits on the Chicago Climate Exchange on their behalf. The money generated from the sales will fund the conservation activities of farmers and landowners enrolled in the Delta Carbon program. The conservation activities sequester carbon dioxide as well as increase soil quality, reduce runoff, improve air quality and conserve habitat. You can track the offset sales and retirements on the Delta Offset Ledger.
Delta Institute launches its Carbon Credit Offset Program
December, 2007. You’re here, so you see it. Delta is proud to launch its new carbon credit offset program which allows individuals to offset their personal greenhouse gas emissions. The offset projects, in which Delta invests, also have a wide range of environmental quality benefits and promote the establishment and continuance of conservation practices.
Delta trailblazes innovative sequestration projects
CCX awarded Delta the first registered Agricultural Reforestation carbon credits and approved a Sustainable Forestry Management Project to reward landowners for managing their trees with environmentally-friendly practices.
Delta helps farmers practice good stewardship and help curb climate change
The Illinois Conservation and Climate Initiative (ICCI) is a joint project of the State of Illinois and the Delta Institute that allows farmers and landowners to earn greenhouse gas emissions credits when they use conservation tillage, plant grasses and trees, or capture methane with manure digesters.
Innovative Illinois Program Recognized by U.S. Senator
April 7, 2007. "More than one hundred Illinois farmers were mailed checks this week as payment for conservation practices they have implemented to take greenhouse gases out of the air. Senator Durbin praised the program that made it possible as an example of the innovation needed to tackle global warming." more...
