Question 48
MediumOriginal questionOne carbon credit generally represents
Show the answer and explanation
CorrectNot quiteAnswer D
Correct answer: D
Explanation
A project that avoids or removes one tonne of CO₂-equivalent can earn one credit.
Credits can be sold to others who need to offset their emissions. The Kyoto Protocol's Clean Development Mechanism started this trade.
- Concept
- Carbon credits
- Typical timeTypical
- 60 s
- Your timeYours
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