Recent research has shown that a significant number of carbon
offsets do not reduce additional greenhouses gases or provide
co-benefits, sparking widespread criticism. Even as the controversy
over carbon offsets has increased, purchases have grown
exponentially, with scholars and policy-makers alike promoting
offsets as an economically efficient solution to the climate
crisis. In the shadow of this debate are 680 colleges and
universities that have pledged to become carbon neutral through the
American College and University Presidents Climate Commitment
(ACUPCC). Unfortunately, signatories of ACUPCC are finding
themselves in a predicament. In order to reach carbon neutrality
within their self-determined timeline, the majority will have to
utilize carbon offsets. However, a recent report showed that given
the current level of controversy, many presidents and chancellors
are hesitant to invest in the carbon offset market. As a potential
solution, a few colleges and universities have begun experimenting
with a new kind of offset: instead of purchasing offsets from
unknown companies and places, they are sponsoring carbon reduction
projects in their local communities.
General
Imprint: |
Scholars Press
|
Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
September 2015 |
First published: |
April 2014 |
Authors: |
Lisa Curtis
|
Dimensions: |
229 x 152 x 4mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback - Trade
|
Pages: |
64 |
ISBN-13: |
978-3-639-71470-8 |
Categories: |
Books >
Social sciences >
Politics & government >
General
|
LSN: |
3-639-71470-9 |
Barcode: |
9783639714708 |
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