Carbon not so expensive?

Thursday, July 26, 2012

So, there seems to be a picture being built up, now that the scary 'price on carbon' is here. Such a political hot potato has detracted from the job we can all do to ensure the sustainability of our way of life, as well as ensure the security of our soils, and farms.

Firstly, Climate Spectator has reported on the research you may have heard on the news as well. Click here to read the article. Then, Crown Melbourne announced a 'carbon neutral' option for rooms - and it costs so little to offset your stay, at $3.80 extra per day down to just 65c per day for a conference room. This is an 'opt in' system like the airlines.

While these businesses are buying carbon from overseas projects at the moment, once there are Australian Carbon Credit Units available, you might be able to assist an Australian farmer as you sleep!

We will soon be announcing our first Carbon Neutral company - a company which we have assisted to walk through this mine field. A regional business that's leading the way in this area.

A word of warning on these prices - If we are to assist our own farmers to become and maintain sustainable (regenerative) practices, the price of a tonne of carbon cannot be as low as what is offered overseas at the moment. HOWEVER, don't forget you will be assisting an Australian farmer to improve the Australian air!

SAVE THE DATE: 2012 CARBON FARMING WEEK COMING IN OCTOBER

Our 6th annual Carbon Farming Conference and Expo, which is part of Carbon Farming Week, is coming soon - Don't miss the best 2 days (and more) on the calendar. Independent and educational, our aim is to arm people with the tools they need to make their own decisions in this area. October 22nd to 25th Dubbo!

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