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Carbon Offsets
Carbon offsetting is the process of reducing the net carbon emissions of an individual or organization, either by their own actions, or through arrangements with a carbon-offset provider. A "carbon offset service" is one arranged with such a provider, that achieves net reduction of greenhouse gas emissions through proxies who reduce their emissions or increase their absorption of greenhouse gases. A wide variety of offset methods are in use -- while tree planting has initially been a mainstay of carbon offsetting, renewable energy and energy conservation offsets have now become increasingly popular, and may be part of credits. The goal of carbon offsets is to combat global warming. The appeal of becoming "carbon neutral" has contributed to the growth of voluntary offsets, which, under current economic paradigms and conditions, are often a more cost-effective alternative to reducing one's own fossil-fuel consumption. (Wikipedia)
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