
How to Buy Personal Carbon Credits That Count

By Sierra Black The notion behind carbon offsets, or credits, is simple. You’re living your life, and if you’re living in the developed world, you’re probably producing more greenhouse gases than you’re consuming. While you’re driving to work, or planning your wedding, someone else is working to design alternative energy technology or replanting a tropical forest. The carbon exchange market lets people and businesses invest money into those green projects based on how much carbon they’re producing. People are using this system to offset the “carbon cost” of everything from weddings …










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