Going Carbon Neutral

More and more organizations and individuals are taking action on climate change by going "carbon neutral."

Families, companies, governments, and even entire cities have all purchased credits to offset their greenhouse gas emissions. Conferences, sporting events (including the Olympics), and weddings are also joining the carbon-neutral movement. High-profile rock bands like the Rolling Stones are now offsetting the greenhouse gas emissions associated with their concerts, and many celebrities are choosing to go carbon neutral in their personal life to help raise awareness about climate change.

Going carbon neutral involves creating an inventory of one’s emissions, reducing these emissions wherever possible, and then purchasing ‘carbon offsets’ to mitigate any emissions that remain. The result is net zero emissions.

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