Carbon offsets have become big business as more companies make promises to protect the climate but can’t meet the goals on their own. When a company buys carbon offsets, it pays a project elsewhere to reduce greenhouse gas emissions on its behalf – by planting trees, for example, or generating renewable energy. The idea is […] Read more
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Farmers urged to lead ‘decarbonization’
Canadian farmers and farm organizations must prepare for the emerging carbon economy and get ahead of policy makers if they hope to have a meaningful influence on regulations pertaining to measuring and monetizing carbon offsets. “This carbon discussion is coming at us faster than we think,” said Ken Seitz, president and chief executive officer of […] Read more
