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Climate Quickie: Why carbon offsets suck
FromClimate Curious
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Length:
7 minutes
Released:
May 4, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Exposing carbon credits, why offsetting isn’t working, with environmental justice advocate, Daze Aghaji. Ever thought it was a bit fishy that you can take a “greener” flight? Or how that corporate event in Las Vegas was magically reduced to a “net zero” impact? You’re not alone. And you’re not wrong! This week on Climate Curious, we’re discussing the murky world of carbon offsets, and why they kinda suck (right now). Further resources:Follow Daze Aghaji on Instagram Follow Daze Aghaji on TwitterFollow Climate Curious:NewsletterInstagramTwitterLinkedInFacebookSuggest a topic you’d like Climate Curious to cover.
Released:
May 4, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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