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Carbon Offset Systems

The economic and environmental frameworks that enable individuals and organizations to offset their greenhouse gas emissions by investing in projects that reduce emissions elsewhere, and the certification of these reductions as tradable credits, promoting sustainable development and climate change mitigation

intermediate
3 hours
Environmental Science
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Carbon offset and carbon credit systems are essential tools in the fight against climate change. They allow individuals and businesses to take responsibility for their carbon emissions by investing in projects that reduce greenhouse gases. By purchasing carbon credits, companies can offset their emi...

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Key Terms

Carbon Emission
Release of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere, primarily from burning fossil fuels.

Example: Cars and factories are major sources of carbon emissions.

Carbon Credit
A permit that allows the holder to emit a certain amount of carbon dioxide, typically one ton.

Example: Companies can buy carbon credits to offset their emissions.

Offset Project
A project designed to reduce or remove carbon emissions from the atmosphere.

Example: Planting trees is a common offset project.

Sustainability
Meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.

Example: Using renewable energy sources promotes sustainability.

Verification
The process of confirming that a carbon offset project is delivering the promised emissions reductions.

Example: Independent auditors verify the effectiveness of offset projects.

Greenhouse Gases
Gases that trap heat in the atmosphere, contributing to global warming.

Example: Carbon dioxide and methane are significant greenhouse gases.

Related Topics

Climate Change Mitigation
Strategies and actions aimed at reducing the severity of climate change.
intermediate
Renewable Energy Sources
Exploration of energy sources that are sustainable and have a low environmental impact.
intermediate
Sustainable Development Goals
Global goals aimed at addressing various social, economic, and environmental challenges.
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Key Concepts

Carbon CreditsEmission ReductionSustainabilityMarket Mechanisms