Carbon offsetting is a method of counteracting the
environmental impacts of carbon emissions by investing in carbon-reduction
efforts. While reducing your fossil fuel consumption should be your
first focus, individuals can purchase carbon offsets for air travel,
cruises, big events, cross-country road trips, or everyday commutes-activities
that increase your carbon footprint that you find difficult to avoid.
Individuals purchasing carbon offsets usually work through
organizations such as CarbonFund or Climate Trust, which reinvest the money in