Union of Concerned Scientists: U.S. Carbon Offset Proposal Fails to Meet the Urgency of the Climate Crisis
November 10, 2022
November 10, 2022
SHARM EL-SHEIKH, Egypt, Nov. 10 (TNStalk) -- The Union of Concerned Scientists issued the following statement on Nov. 9, 2022:
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At this year's COP27 climate conference, U.S. Special Envoy John Kerry, along with foundation partners, announced a new voluntary carbon-market offset initiative intended to fund renewable energy projects, and the transition away from coal, in low- and middle-income countries. This proposal raises significant concerns and is no substi . . .
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At this year's COP27 climate conference, U.S. Special Envoy John Kerry, along with foundation partners, announced a new voluntary carbon-market offset initiative intended to fund renewable energy projects, and the transition away from coal, in low- and middle-income countries. This proposal raises significant concerns and is no substi . . .