August 2008
In this issue:
- Is there a market for Community-Based Carbon Offsets?: In fall 2007, the Government of BC committed to being carbon neutral by 2010. It's pretty much impossible to change your infrastructure in such a short time period, and so the only way government can achieve that goal is by purchasing carbon or greenhouse gas offsets. The BC government will pay $25 to remove one tonne of carbon; they have committed to investing 100% of this money in BC.