What Are Carbon Credits ?
Carbon credits are like certificates that represent a reduction of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. Projects that prevent the generation of greenhouse gases or remove greenhouse gases from the atmosphere earn these credits, which can in turn then be "sold" to other businesses and individuals to "offset" the emissions they generate or for investment purposes.One carbon credit is the equivalent to a saving of one tonne of carbon dioxide (CO2).
The opportunity to trade carbon credits was created by the United Nations' Kyoto Protocol, a legally binding document committing countries to efforts for the reduction of greenhouse gases (GHGs).
Carbon Capital "because nature doesn't do bail outs"
I believe the best way to control greenhouse gasses is through legislation that places a market-based
cap on emissions. By setting a market-based cap you create a commodity which places a value on a limited
resource.