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UK releases Offset Code of Best Practice

February 21, 2008 – 7:25 am

This week, the UK government finally released its Code of Best Practice for carbon offsetting. Actually, it’s just a draft, and even that took a year of debate and consultations. That’s what happens when government tries to get its head around controversy, confusion, and more than a few vested interests.
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FTC Workshop on Carbon Offsets

January 16, 2008 – 10:16 am

On January 8th, America’s Federal Trade Commission held a workshop on carbon offsets. This echoed UK government consultations earlier this year on creating a Code of Best Practice for the offsetting industry.
The workshop in Washington DC focused on consumer protection. In other words: How can offset buyers ensure they aren’t being deceived?

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