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Advice on navigating the world of carbon credits

What is a carbon credit?

Andrew Ardington (AA): Carbon emitters who are unable to reduce their carbon use entirely can purchase carbon credits to get to net zero. They purchase these from other entities that are able to sequester carbon. The main goal of carbon credits is to encourage entities that can, to sequester as much as possible and to make those who can’t, pay. With a combination of emission reductions and carbon credits, the aim is to collectively get to net zero.

What benefits do carbon credits have for farmers?

A farmer can sequester CO by fixing carbon in the soil. This is done by employing more sustainable

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