Logging, mining, and other activities plow through the tropical forests of developing countries, releasing 10 to 18 percent of the greenhouse gas emissions that drive climate change. One proposed solution is for wealthy countries to pay developing nations to keep … Continue reading
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Journal Club: Carbon payments could prove more profitable than mining or logging for some nations
Categories: Climate science | Environmental Sciences | Journal Club | Sustainability Science
Tagged carbon offset, carbon payment, deforestation, Guyana, logging, mining, rainforest, REDD+
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