carbon offset

Definitions

A reduction in carbon dioxide emission by a third party purchased by a heavy carbon dioxide producer as part of carbon emissions trading.

Equivalents

Examples

“Today, if you want⟳ to counter the carbon impacts you create⟳ from flying, you too can buy⟳ carbon offsets.”

“Carbon offsets do seem to offer⟳ the most direct⟳ way to assuage traveler’s guilt. In theory, they magically expiate your sins.”

“Money from carbon offsets can provide⟳ vital financial support⟳ for projects seeking to protect⟳ and restore⟳ some of the most beautiful threatened ecosystems around the world.”

“Carbon offsets are a popular route for reaching “net zero” – Oliver cited one study⟳ which found that two-thirds of companies in heavily polluting industries relied on offsets instead of emissions reductions to reach⟳ carbon neutrality.”

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