Carbon Disclosure

Google Finance is now listing the 'Carbon Disclosure Rating' for participating companies in the Key Stats and Ratios window (lower right-hand side when looking at a stock)

Via 3P: I’d Like a Little CDP With My GDP: Google Adds Carbon Data To Finance

Carbon Capture Farming

Idle Farmlands Could Become Profitable Carbon Storage Banks

"Our research shows that we're surprisingly close to the tipping point where tree plantations on large areas of idle farmlands would be profitable," said Froese. "If chip prices increase because of increased demand for wood fiber from a number of bioenergy projects being developed in Michigan, this alone could be sufficient."

Seems Too Good To Be True

Carbon Sciences Developing Technology to Convert CO2 to Fuel

Another Economic Option For Farmers And Land Owners

Via PhysOrg: Farmers get money for capturing carbon

Interested parties can join here:
Farmers Union Carbon Credit Program

However, the web site indicates there are no more offset enrollment "pools" available for 2008 and Spring, 2009 will be the earliest anyone can join.

If a farmer were to install some windmills, get paid for sequestering carbon, and continue farming; then the business of farming becomes much more diverse and appealing to more people.