@JackTheCat This project can't work, won't work, and was never intended to work. It was only intended to justify keeping carbon intensive industries going much longer than we could afford. That's why once government actually starts to seem interested, the promoters are bailing out quickly.

#CarbonCaptureAndStorage
#CarbonFraud
#Greenwashing

Peatlands and profits - careful article from #FredPearce on the realities of #emissionsreduction and potential for #carbonfraud
https://e360.yale.edu/features/indonesia-carbon-credits-bioeconomy
Will UN Carbon Market Work? Indonesia Will Provide First Test

A U.N. carbon market is expected to open as soon as next year, with carbon-rich Indonesia planning to generate billions of dollars in credits from its vast rainforests. But critics say the trading system is susceptible to fraud and errors that will undermine emissions goals.

Yale E360
Revealed: more than 90% of rainforest carbon offsets by biggest certifier are worthless, analysis shows

Investigation into Verra carbon standard finds most are ‘phantom credits’ and may worsen global heating

The Guardian
Revealed: more than 90% of rainforest carbon offsets by biggest certifier are worthless, analysis shows

Investigation into Verra carbon standard finds most are ‘phantom credits’ and may worsen global heating

The Guardian