SE05 EP08: Carbon Offsetting - the good, the bad, and the slightly confusing.

In this episode we discuss the good, the bad and the slightly confusing idea of carbon offsetting. Priya Bhullar, one of the co-founders of nature-based carbon removal company Planboo explains the difference between carbon offsetting and carbon removal, and we score the concept on how sustainable we actually think it is.Article: The biggest problem with carbon offsetting is that it doesn’t really workhttps://www.greenpeace.org.uk/news/the-biggest-problem-with-carbon-offsetting-is-that-it-doesnt-really-work/Other notable articles:https://www.vox.com/platform/amp/2020/2/27/20994118/carbon-offset-climate-change-net-zero-neutral-emissionsA carbon offset is a reduction or removal of emissions of carbon dioxide or other greenhouse gases made in order to compensate for emissions made elsewhere.[1][2][3] Offsets are measured in tonnes of carbon dioxide-equivalent (CO2e). Ecosia: https://www.ecosia.org/?c=enStay up to date with everything we do on Instagram & TikTok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Sustainably Influenced is a platform created by Bianca Foley, guiding people to make more sustainable choices. Our host interviews a series of experts in the sustainability space to help shed some light on the many terms used across industries, discussing the different aspects of living a conscious lifestyle and how we can do our bit to make a difference. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.