TITLE

Just One Question

AUTHOR(S)

Kopp, Ray

PUB. DATE

March 2007

SOURCE

National Journal;3/10/2007, Vol. 39 Issue 10, p2

SOURCE TYPE

Periodical

DOC. TYPE

Article

ABSTRACT

The article presents opinion from Resources for the Future senior fellow Ray Kopp regarding the merit of personal carbon offsets. He believes that the measure is a feel-good thing but it can also create reductions in greenhouse-gas emissions. He explains that carbon offsets are currently unregulated and due diligence should be conducted.

ACCESSION #

24842787

Tags: CARBON;  GREENHOUSE gas mitigation;  ENVIRONMENTAL regulations;  DUE diligence;  KOPP, Ray

 

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