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Is There a Role for Carbon Credits in a Just Transition to Net Zero?

Offered By: TED via YouTube

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Overview

Explore the complex role of carbon credits in achieving a fair, net-zero future through this 36-minute TED Countdown Dilemma Series event. Dive into a multifaceted discussion featuring scientists, CEOs, activists, politicians, artists, frontline community leaders, and investors as they examine the contentious subject of carbon credits. Gain insights from diverse perspectives, including talks by Al Gore, Tamara Toles O'Laughlin, and Susan Chomba. Engage with challenging ideas, embrace discomfort, and discover new possibilities for addressing climate change. Learn about the potential benefits and drawbacks of carbon credit systems, their impact on frontline communities, and their role in the transition to a sustainable future. Challenge your assumptions and broaden your understanding of this crucial topic in the fight against climate change.

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Is there a role for carbon credits in a just transition to net zero? | TED Countdown Dilemma Series


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