72- Dirty business of carbon offsets

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Most of us have already tried to offset the carbon footprint of our consumption. Maybe you’ve paid to offset your flight, a parcel delivery, or even production of a product you bought. And it made you feel good, right?

Well, this episode will make you feel a bit worse. Sorry. But if you are ready to take the red pill listen in and we’ll share:

• how governments try to force certain industries and companies into decreasing pollution,

• why do some companies voluntarily offset their carbon footprint,

• and why, unfortunately, neither of these two paths is currently effective.