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Understanding carbon offset technologies
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posted on 2023-05-18, 09:00 authored by Heather LovellHeather Lovell, Liverman, DIn this article we unpack the 'black box' of carbon offsetting through a critical examination of the technologies and techniques that create carbon credits. Drawing on empirical research of compliance (Clean Development Mechanism) and voluntary carbon offset markets, we highlight the diversity of technologies, techniques and devices involved in carbon offsetting, ranging from refrigerant plants to systems of calculation and audit. We suggest that polarised debates for and against offsetting do not adequately reflect the considerable variations between types of offset project and governance practices in the compliance and voluntary offset markets. Using conceptual insights from governmentality theory and science and technology studies we assess the tensions in making standard, fungible carbon credits. In conclusion, we suggest attention to the technologies and materiality of carbon offsetting allows a fresh perspective on somewhat entrenched debates about the advantages and disadvantages of offsetting. © 2010 Taylor & Francis.
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New Political EconomyVolume
15Pagination
255-273ISSN
1356-3467Department/School
School of Social SciencesPublisher
RoutledgePlace of publication
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