Are Carbon Offsets Worth It?

Should you pay a bit more for carbon-neutral shipping? (Answer: It's complicated.) How do you best offset your next flight? (Answer: Pay much more than you think.)  On today's show we break down all-things carbon offsets. 

Here's a preview:

[4:00] Are carbon offsets a greenwashing gimmick?

[6:00] How to calculate the equity weighted social cost of carbon of your next flight

[15:30] Guilt-free shopping? Here's what carbon neutral shipping really means

[19:30] Breaking down the Climate Neutral Certified logo 

 

Resources mentioned/Further reading:

• Revealed: more than 90% of rainforest carbon offsets by biggest certifier are worthless, analysis shows (via The Guardian)
• Calculate your flight emissions with MyClimate

 

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