Fuels such as oil, natural gas, and mineral coal – fossilized plant residues – that are buried in the Earth’s crust and reached their present state through chemical reactions over long periods of time. They are produced by the continuous decomposition of organic animal and plant matter through geological eras. Their production is extremely slow – much slower than the current consumption rate – and therefore, not renewable on the human timescale.
Designated operational entity (DOE)
Designated operational entity (DOE)
These are national or international entities accredited by the Executive Board – and designated by COP/MOP, which will ratify or not the Board’s accreditation to act within the cycle of CDM projects. The responsibilities of DOEs and the manner in which the...