Carbon credits are supposed to funnel money to poor countries. Do they?

Grist
By Joseph WintersAug 8, 2024, 4:45 am201 pts
Proponents of the voluntary carbon market say it’s a mechanism not only to advance sustainability goals, but also to funnel much-needed cash to some of the world’s poorest countries. The idea is that companies seeking to “offset” their climate footprint will help pay for the development of projects…

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