Field notes
Shorter pieces on questions readers send us. New notes appear here as we write them.
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What a "carbon neutral" label on a product means
What sits behind a carbon neutral claim on a product or service, why the EU now bans offset-based versions of it and what to look for before trusting one.
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Eight questions to ask anyone selling you carbon credits
A short list of questions for any carbon credit or offset seller, with the answers a legitimate retailer should be able to give you in writing before you pay.