Junk Carbon Credits

Junk Carbon Credits

Today's episode examines carbon offsets, in other words, the credits companies can buy to offset their emissions. The Australia Institute, together with the Australian Conservation Foundation did a bit of digging into Australia's offsets system and found some alarming things.Recorded live on 5 October 2021The Australia Institute // @theausinstituteHost: Ebony Bennett, Deputy Director at the Australia Institute // @ebony_bennettGuests:Richie Merzian, climate & energy program director, the Australia Institute // @richiemerzianPolly Hemming, advisor, climate & energy program // @pollyjhemmingProducer: Jennifer Macey // @jennifermaceyTheme Music: Pulse and Thrum; additional music by Blue Dot Sessions

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