carbon offset

A financial instrument aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions. One carbon offset represents the reduction of one metric ton of CO2 or its equivalent in other greenhouse gases.

Mile high club - environmentalists and their love of offsetting.

Sep 4 2009

Travel agents love environmentalists. They love that greenies fly far and wide to satisfy their craving for new experiences. They also love the fact that greenies are just as determined as travel agents to convince us that carbon offsetting expiates flying's contribution to global warming.