False promises
The carbon offset market for forest protection, used by major airlines to claim carbon-neutral flights, is facing a major credibility problem. According to the investigation carried out by the Guardian and Unearthed, the system is not fit for purpose.
The report also stresses that if these projects are to play their part in the decarbonization of industrialized countries, it is essential that the methodologies used to calculate emissions reductions are rigorous and accurate.
