#72 Dirty business of carbon offsets
Most of us have already tried to offset the carbon footprint of our consumption. Maybe you’ve paid to offset your flight, a parcel delivery, or even production of a product you bought. And it made you feel good, right?
Well, this episode will make you feel a bit worse. Sorry. But if you are ready to take the red pill listen in and we’ll share:
how governments try to force certain industries and companies into decreasing pollution,
why do some companies voluntarily offset their carbon footprint,
and why, unfortunately, neither of these two paths is currently effective.
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