What does carbon neutral mean?
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http://www.davidsuzuki.org/Climate_Change/What_You_Can_Do/carbon_neutral.asp
"Going carbon neutral is a way to take responsibility for the greenhouse gas emissions we create every time we drive our cars, take a plane, or turn on our computers. It's based on the principle that, since climate change is a global problem, an emission reduction made elsewhere has the same positive effect as one made locally.
Here's how it works: if you add polluting emissions to the atmosphere, you can effectively subtract them by purchasing 'carbon offsets'. Carbon offsets are simply credits for emission reductions achieved by projects elsewhere, such as wind farms, solar installations, or energy efficiency projects. By purchasing these credits, you can apply them to your own emissions and reduce your net climate impact."
Find out more
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http://www.davidsuzuki.org/Climate_Change/What_You_Can_Do/carbon_neutral.asp
- Why go carbon neutral?
- Who's doing it?
- Resources and other links
- Carbon offset calculators
- Tips for reducing your energy use
Learn how to go carbon neutral
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http://www.davidsuzuki.org/Climate_Change/What_You_Can_Do/carbon_neutral_steps.asp
Follow the steps to go carbon neutral.
