1. A carbon offset is a financial
instrument aimed at a reduction
in greenhouse gas emissions.
Carbon offsets are measured in
metric tons of carbon dioxide-
equivalent (CO2e) and may
represent six primary categories
of greenhouse gases. Now, what
is the best carbon offset? We will
enumerate some examples in a
while, and try to pick the best one among them. But before that,
here are some things you ought to know about carbon offsets.
Offsets will normally have a carbon emissions benefit. However,
offsetting emissions without reducing emissions is not
sustainable, and offsetting alone will not prevent climate change.
Moreover, an offset purchase will not ensure carbon neutrality.
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You buy carbon offsets to make a positive contribution to the
environment, and you want to be carbon neutral. You may choose
between certified and voluntary offsets. A certified offset is more
carefully verified and subject to greater regulation. A voluntary
offset, on the other hand, will not normally provide the same
levels of verification as a certified unit although it may be equally
effective. Five examples of companies that offer carbon offsets
are the following: Conservation International, Native Energy,
Carbonfund, The Climate Trust, and TerraPass.
Conservation International supports projects that preserve forests
in Madagascar, and restore native tree species in Ecuador, the
Philippines, and China. Native Energy concentrates on developing
wind farms, and working on a renewable farm-methane project.

2. Carbonfund supports renewable energy, wind farms, and a landfill
methane-capture project in the Midwest. It also focuses on
energy efficiency by purchasing and retiring credits from the
Chicago Climate Exchange.
The Climate Trust aims to restore an Ecuadorian rainforest,
finance wind power, improve transportation efficiency via truck-
stop electrification, promote internet-based carpool matching,
and develop traffic-signal optimization. Lastly, TerraPass focuses
on waste management and industrial efficiency.
From these five examples, which one do you think is the best
carbon offset? Pick one, and become carbon neutral now.
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