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Carbon emission trading

A Tesoro Corp. refinery, including a gas flare flame that is part of normal plant operations, in Anacortes, Washington.

Are carbon offsets really as effective as advocates claim?

Climate Change

More than 170 major companies have pledged to become carbon neutral by 2050, with many counting on carbon offsets and carbon trading programs to help them reach that goal. But critics say offsets are not nearly enough to address the danger to the planet from continually rising greenhouse gas emissions.

Protesters wear yellow jackets and sign that speak of climate emergency in Spanish language

Activists enraged by slow pace of climate diplomacy in Madrid

Climate Change

Chinese finance official advocates for carbon tax

Environment

California implements cap and trade system to reduce carbon emissions

Environment

EU Carbon Market Slumps

Carbon Trading Gets Personal

Some experts say that instead of just forcing cap and trade plans on big industry, individual citizens need some regulation, too.