Carbon credits are frequently criticized in the press and by some environmental advocates. Some observers object to “market-based” approaches for solving environmental problems and oppose carbon credits on that basis. Even those who are open to such approaches, however, often have reservations about carbon credits. Their concerns fall into two categories:
- How carbon credits are used
- The quality of carbon credits
Some criticisms are more valid than others, but many have at least some validity and are important for buyers of carbon credits to keep in mind.
Related pages: