‘Well-Designed’: Review Defends Australia’s Carbon Offset Scheme

‘Well-Designed’: Review Defends Australia’s Carbon Offset Scheme
A supplied image obtained on Nov. 27, 2020, of a wind farm at Granville Harbour in Tasmania, Australia. AAP Image/Courtesy of Granville Harbour Wind Farm
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Australia’s carbon credit trading scheme, oft-accused of harbouring businesses attempting to circumvent environmental obligations, has been given the tick of approval by an independent review.

A six-month review led by scientist Ian Chubb, as well as three other leading scientists, said the scheme had been working effectively after 11 years of operation.

Daniel Y. Teng
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Daniel Y. Teng is based in Brisbane, Australia. He focuses on national affairs, including federal politics and Australia-China relations. Got a tip? Contact him at [email protected].
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