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I buy carbon offsets, because it helps me feel better about the fact that I believe we are doomed. At least it won't be (as much) my fault personally. This art
by ForHackernews 7y ago
I buy carbon offsets, because it helps me feel better about the fact that I believe we are doomed. At least it won't be (as much) my fault personally.
This article has been [flagged] for "sensationalism", apparently. The situation is extremely dire, and getting worse, but people don't want to hear it.
They want a quick fix geoengineering, or magic nuclear (about 30 years too late for that, guys), or just to bury their heads in the sand and assume it won't be that bad.
- brendanmc6 7y agoI agree. I have seen enough HN climate discussions to say that a "tech will save us" mindset is quite common around here. Where do you buy your offsets from? Any problems or complaints about your offsetting "experience" so far? I'm trying to come up with creative ways to add value and make it a more attractive investment for people.
- ForHackernews 7y agoI got them here https://www.goldstandard.org/take-action/offset-your-emissions https://www.goldstandard.org/take-action/offset-your-emissio... I think because some research I did a while back led me to consider that site reputable and not just greenwashing. I think the biggest thing you could do would be to bundle them in automatically to the purchase of things like airline tickets or gasoline, and make them opt-out, not opt-in. Imagine if when you booked a flight, the last page said "The price of your ticket includes $15 to help stave off environmental disaster. Click here to kill adorable baby penguins and save fifteen bucks."