Of course, it’s better to emit less carbon, and support systems and policies that emit less carbon. That said, carbon emission is unavoidable, and I’d like to minimize that portion of my impact as much as possible.

I am definitely willing to pay to offset my carbon usage, but I’m under the impression that this is mostly a scam. Does anyone use these services? If so, can you tell me what reasoning or sources you used that satisfied you that the service your chose isn’t a scam?

  • kakes@sh.itjust.works
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    Because we breathe in O2 and breathe out CO2. The Oxygen is attaching to Carbon and leaving our body with every breath.
    This is the opposite of plants, which breathe in CO2 and breathe out O2, storing that Carbon.

    That said, I’m sure we also release a lot of CO2 when we decompose. Worst of both worlds, really.

    • Call me Lenny/Leni@lemm.ee
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      That’s what I mean. If mishandling a plant’s death is bad for us, then handling an animal’s death in the same way should be good for us, right?