Tropical forest carbon offsets deliver partial gains amid persistent over-crediting.
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DOI: 10.1126/science.adw4094
Abstract: REDD+ (Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Degradation Plus) projects generate carbon credits to offset emissions, but recent studies have questioned their effectiveness. We evaluated 52 voluntary REDD+ projects across 12 tropical countries using synthetic control… read more here.
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Auditors can't save carbon offsets.
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DOI: 10.1126/science.ady4864
Abstract: The theory behind carbon offset projects is appealing: Instead of an organization cutting its own emissions, it can fund lower-cost carbon-reducing projects elsewhere to "offset" its emissions. The reality has been less encouraging. Most carbon… read more here.
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