Money for Nothing: The Illusion of Carbon Offsets

February 11, 2009 0

Because cap-and-trade programs and other wide-ranging carbon emission reduction strategies rely heavily on offsets to reduce compliance costs, Cascade Policy Institute audited the leading offset provider in Oregon, the Climate Trust. This report takes a close look into the Climate Trust’s offset portfolio and shows that numerous problems undermine the quality and true effectiveness of the organization’s purpose.

Money for Nothing: The Illusion of Carbon OffsetsClick here to read the full report in PDF format

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