In a world that still runs mostly on fossil fuels, voluntary offsetting of a large amount of one’s greenhouse gas emissions is critical to becoming carbon neutral. Despite the criticism of carbon offsetting as the “selling of indulgences,” it’s a big first step—in a global context with limited carbon taxes—to create greater consciousness about reducing emissions.
In the following overview, I’ll outline the challenges facing carbon offsetting programs and give you seven key recommendations for offsetting your own emissions.
