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Re:What if carbon removal becomes the new Big Oil? by fsloth on Sunday July 26, 2020 @08:15AM (#23956526)
Current carbon offset schemes for private individuals are there more to help people's conscience than help much with CO2 levels as such. Alms.
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Re:What if carbon removal becomes the new Big Oil? by prawn on Sunday July 26, 2020 @08:22AM (#23956574)
It wasn't being discussed as the solution but as an example of people willingly paying for carbon capture, and acknowledged as a small contribution. The GP comment included:

"It's pure expense. Why would anyone agree to pay for it."

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