TITLE

FOREST PROTOCOL

PUB. DATE
September 2009
SOURCE
American Forests;Autumn2009, Vol. 115 Issue 3, p17
SOURCE TYPE
Periodical
DOC. TYPE
Article
ABSTRACT
The article presents information on the revised set of standards for carbon-offset projects in the U.S., approved by the Climate Action Reserve. The Climate Action Reserve is a body recognized by the U.S. Congress as a source of legitimate carbon offsets. Through these standards, the body reportedly seeks to ensure that emissions reduction projects in North America demonstrate real, permanent results.
ACCESSION #
45479641

Tags: CARBON offsetting -- Law & legislation;  ENVIRONMENTAL policy;  CONSERVATION of natural resources;  EMISSIONS (Air pollution)

 

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