MSc Development Studies alum Alejandra Padin-Dujon unpacks the recent controversy involving the carbon credit certifier Verra, wherein investigative journalists questioned Verra's 'avoided deforestation' credits, claiming these have been overstating the level of carbon offsetting actually achieved.
Timeline for Project Registration The length of the validation process varies from project to project. It can take up to a year or longer (in rare cases). After a successful validation, the project proponent requests project registration with Verra as outlined in the Registration and Issuance Process (PDF) document.
The CCS process works by capturing carbon dioxide produced in concentrated waste streams at industrial facilities and fossil fuel-generated power plants. The captured carbon is then transported and injected into secure, deep underground geological formations.
Verra is a carbon credit registry that manages the Verified Carbon Standard (VCS), the biggest standard in the carbon market based on market share. As a standard, Verra sets rules and requirements for carbon credit projects to ensure that they achieve measurable, high-integrity outcomes.
Methodologies provide requirements and procedures to determine project boundaries, identify the baseline, assess additionality, monitor the relevant parameters, and ultimately quantify the GHG emission reductions or removals.
The primary laws that govern real estate are listed below. Changes to these laws may only be made through legislative action. You can follow changes to these laws by visiting the Nevada Legislature website. Nevada Administrative Code (NAC) are the regulations that outline how laws are administered.
Primarily, licensees are expected to always be honest with the general public and other parties to a transaction. They must also promptly disclose all known defects or material information about the transaction and maintain the same level of skill and professionalism that they do in dealing with clients.
The term "severability" in Nevada real estate refers to the provision that allows certain parts of a contract or agreement to remain valid and enforceable even if other parts are deemed invalid or unenforceable.
When an offer is rejected, the broker representing either party must: Have a written rejection on file. Deliver the written rejection to the last offeror.
How to change your business name in Nevada Identify the new name. Get the approval of board of directors. Check business name availability. Notify Nevada SOS. Change licenses and permits. Notify the IRS. Apply for a new EIN. Apply for a new EIN for your business in Nevada!