Carbon trading; another con?

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Carbon trading; another con?

I've probably misunderstood the concept. Perhaps one more knowledgable than I will explain it to me.

I have only one question. Does the trading of carbon credits directly result in an immediate net decrease in carbon emissions? Not entirely convinced that say planting X million trees really counts immediately.

In trying to get my head around carbon trading, alI can see is a manipulation of figures, but no obvious benefit ,except to industry business

Gee, I wish Edward de Bono was still with us.

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