Sunday, 22 July 2007

UPDATE 1-Carbon offsetting needs code of practice-UK report

(Reuters) - LONDON, July 23 - Carbon offsetting has a role to
play in fighting climate change but urgently needs a code of
practice, an environment committee of British parliamentarians
said on Monday.




Voluntary offsetting involves individuals and companies
paying others to cut greenhouse gas emissions on their behalf.
It is unregulated, and so distinct from a mandatory
international scheme under the Kyoto Protocol.


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