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PSE (Puget Sound Energy) has an offset program that includes paying for delaying the harvesting of trees[0]. That's kind of paying for already growing trees but
by erikerikson 4y ago
PSE (Puget Sound Energy) has an offset program that includes paying for delaying the harvesting of trees[0]. That's kind of paying for already growing trees but research has found increased carbon capture as trees age [1] so it might be an effective choice regardless. This will, of course, not counter actually fraudulent cases.
[0] https://www.pse.com/en/green-options/Renewable-Energy-Programs/carbon-balance-for-home https://www.pse.com/en/green-options/Renewable-Energy-Progra...
[1] https://www.pacificforest.org/ee-old-trees-store-more-carbon-more-quickly-than-younger-trees/ https://www.pacificforest.org/ee-old-trees-store-more-carbon...