Mongabay Newscast Debunking the UN's climate neutrality claims
Oct 10, 2023
Investigative reporters found that the United Nations is not climate neutral as it claims to be, relying on carbon credits that have little impact. Many projects issuing carbon credits to the UN were linked to environmental damage. The UN's purchase of low-cost carbon credits and the potential impact on the market is explored. The flaws in the carbon credits system and the importance of direct emissions reduction are discussed. The investigation of the UN's climate neutrality, including the surprising discovery of millions of UN credits, is highlighted.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
UN's Controversial Climate Neutrality
01:34 • 20min
UN's Low-cost Carbon Credits and the Importance of Livelihoods
21:39 • 2min
Analyzing Carbon Offset Guide
23:44 • 4min
Flaws in Carbon Credits and the Road to Effective Emission Reduction
27:37 • 9min
Investigating UN's Climate Neutrality Claims
36:17 • 4min
Discussion about Investigation, Social Media, and Patreon Support
40:24 • 2min