Ready, Offset, Go!Using Wetland Creation, Restoration,and Preservation for Developing Carbon Offsets

摘要

Creating markets to reduce greenhouse gases has been a central component in efforts to mitigate climate change. Wetlands can be both sources and sinks of greenhouse gases. As an active member of the Society of Wetland Scientists, the author has been engaged in identifying what types of wetland projects are good candidates for carbon offsets.