12.0 Consider Carbon Offsets
Carbon offsets have been called a sin tax, compared to Catholic indulgences or paying for a war substitute. But carbon offsets are meant to be used only as a supplement, not a substitute. Choose carefully, and carbon offsets will genuinely reduce emissions.
As a gesture toward neutralizing your remaining footprint consider buying offsets. Well regarded U.S.-based companies and organizations that provide carbon offsets:
May 27, 2008 at 9:01 pm |
Fair enough Earl – finally got to editing that line out.
April 25, 2008 at 9:56 am |
As you say, these are a supplement, not a substitute, so the “carbon neutrality is just a click away” line is really too much hype.