Why carbon offsetting is mostly just for frequent flyers to feel less guilty

Some experts feel that carbon offsetting is just a way to make frequent flyers feel less guilty about their carbon footprint. — Pixabay

It seems like a straightforward transaction: Every time you fly somewhere, you compensate your emissions by donating to an organisation that supports projects working to reduce carbon dioxide.

However, taking responsibility for your carbon footprint isn’t as easy as just throwing money at something. And there are many companies eager to soothe a guilty conscience by taking that cash.