The paradox of carbon credits

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Carbon credits have been by far the most debated and developed financial mechanism to fight climate change. Yet, they come with contradictions that challenge their fairness, effectiveness, and equity. This page is purposefully created by two of the most authoritative leaders in this field, making the understanding of carbon fun, engaging and insightful as never before.

1. The Baseline paradox
2. The Polluters paradox
3. The Ethics paradox
4. The Speed paradox
5. The Communities paradox
6. The Offset paradox
7. The Additionality paradox
8. The Ambitions paradox
9. The Perfection paradox
10. The Claims paradox
11. The Leakage paradox
12. The Voluntary paradox
13. The Avoidance paradox
14. The Science paradox
15. The Standards paradox
16. The Control paradox
17. The Novelty paradox
18. The Crowds paradox
19. The Ideologies paradox
20. The Nature paradox
21. The Transparency paradox
22. The Price paradox
23. The Size paradox
24. The Expectations paradox
25. The Intentions paradox
26. The Profits paradox
27. The Entropy paradox
28. The Competition paradox
29. The Integrity paradox
30. The Permanence paradox

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