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How did a good idea go so wrong? Carbon offsets with Mark Trexler

Zero: The Climate Race

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The Evolution and Role of Carbon Offsets

This chapter explores the concept of carbon offsets and how they have become more entrenched in the system over time, despite initial beliefs that they would disappear. It discusses the role of the Kyoto Protocol and the impact of climate policies on the offset market, as well as the frustration with lack of policy action that has led to the embrace of offsets as a way to feel like taking action.

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