New global offset trade group aims to clean up market

James S Murray
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Eight firms sign up to International Carbon Reduction and Offset Alliance with goal of establishing "clear blue water" between established firms and cowboy operators

Eight of the world's leading carbon offset firms have today joined forces to launch a new trade group designed to promote the emerging global market for carbon offsets. The International Carbon Reduction...

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