The confusion over carbon offset
Written by Karen Bryan
Carbon offset is is the news again. I have to agree that the whole thing is quite bewildering. The UK Government is thinking of settting a standard, which sounds a good idea, so that there would be certain criteria to be met for a carbon offset scheme to be approved.
The travel industry has been debating its green crudentials. I have to agree it’s a bit of an uphill struggle because the industry would be shooting itself in the foot if it becomes really green.






[...] effects of our flights? There’s also some mistrust of carbon offset schemes due to the lack of common standards and high admin charges. Or if it simply people paying lip service to concerns about the environment [...]