2007-03-11 18:40:40 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Other - Politics & Government
A carbon offset is a service that tries to reduce the net carbon emissions of individuals or organizations indirectly, through proxies who reduce their emissions and/or increase their absorption of greenhouse gases.[1] A wide variety of offset actions are available; tree planting is the most common. Renewable energy and energy conservation offsets are also popular, including emissions trading credits.
The intended goal of carbon offsets is to combat global warming.[2] The appeal of becoming "carbon neutral" has contributed to the growth of voluntary offsets, which often are a more cost-effective alternative to reducing one's own fossil-fuel consumption. However, carbon offsets are not without controversy, with some environmentalists and economists questioning the overall benefits of the practice.
2007-03-11 18:50:11 · update #1
Yeah, I'd love to see Al Gore try to double-talk his way out of this little scandal.
2007-03-11 19:05:06 · answer #1 · answered by Bad Dad 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wouldn't that make the big lumber companies the most environmentally conscious group since they plant 20 trees for every one they cut down. Carbon offsets is stupid and I'll be damned if anyone makes me buy "carbon offsets"
2007-03-12 02:00:27 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I still don't know what "carbon offsets" are, let alone how to buy them, or really why I should.
2007-03-12 01:47:20 · answer #3 · answered by DOOM 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋