Boris
2007-09-13 12:35:29
Wrong. Carbon offsets are used to fund renewable energy programs, usually in poorer, less developed countries. The treadle pumps are an example of how there will be fewer emissions–there wil be fewer diesel irrigation pumps.
Obviously, we need to reduce carbon emissions as well, but the biggest problem for the next century is supplying green power for nations that are developing. Keep in mind that if there were no carbon credit market, there would be no incentive for anyone to help these poor farmers except charity. Now, everybody wins. Why someone would complain about this is beyond me.
