Tag: carbon offsets

Just $80 to Offset My Emissions? I’ll Take That Deal!

February 7, 2023
AustraliaBusiness & Marketscarbon offsetsclimate changeelectric vehicleenergyEnvironmentEVsfossil fuelsOpinionScienceViewpointsWorld
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Commentary In a recent proposal, the New South Wales government will enable drivers to buy $80 (US$55) worth of carbon credits when they pay for their car registration to offset their emissions. It is not a surprising initiative from the treasurer and energy minister, Matt Kean. He is one of many Australian leaders to spruik…

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Australia Banks On Carbon Offsets To Reach Net Zero Emissions

November 3, 2021
Andrew ForrestAustraliacarbon offsetsScott MorrisonWorld
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Australia has outlined it has no plans on halting its emissions-laced industries in order to meet climate goals, but instead will be honing in on reaching “net” zero emissions through carbon offsets and technological development. This comes during dialogue between Prime Minister Scott Morrison and other world leaders at COP26, the 26th United Nations climate…

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