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Carbon Offsets 101, probing the secrets of this complex and rapidly growing business

Anja Kollmuss / Published on 2 March 2009
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Kollmuss, A. (2007). Carbon Offsets 101, probing the secrets of this complex and rapidly growing business. Kollmuss, A. (2007). Carbon Offsets 101: Probing the secrets of this complex and rapidly growing business. World Watch Magazine, 20 (4): 9-14.

What exactly does it mean to “offset” a ton of carbon dioxide (CO2) emitted into the air? Why does the price of a ton of CO2 vary wildly from one offset broker to another? What do you really get for your money? Are offsets just a cheap way to ease the guilt of shoppers, motorists, and frequent flyers, or can they really contribute to climate protection in a meaningful way?

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