Going Carbon Neutral

Putting a Price on Carbon (1/7)

Carbon offsets are measured in tons of carbon dioxide equivalent. They are bought and sold by carbon offset providers, international brokers, and retailers.

Consumers can purchase them to neutralize their personal CO2 emissions. Driving 2,000 miles (3218 km) in a mid-sized car releases about a ton of CO2. Offsetting these emissions costs about five dollars. Depending on the offset provider, parts of the money will be invested to produce renewable energy or other projects to reduce carbon emissions. (Photo: Reuters)