Can impermanent carbon credits really offset forever emissions?

Mongabay
Nov 22, 2023, 10:14 am160 pts
Offsetting the carbon emissions released when we fly in a jet or when a company ships its products is one, albeit increasingly controversial, way to address the climate-warming consequences of our everyday activities. The credits sold for offsetting often come from projects aimed at protecting or restoring…

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