What's a carbon offset?


	What's a carbon offset?

egoldstein

4-6-2009 11:03 AM

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egoldstein says:

This brief explanation of carbon offsets should help anyone who has heard the term used but isn't sure exactly what it means. Click the link to the source for additional insight and examples.

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4-6-2009 10:01 PM

tanyamm

Thanks Eric, That's the best explanation I've heard. Now I understand it.

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