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Definition of “carbon offset”

carbon offset

Definitions

noun

    1. a compensatory measure made by an individual or company for carbon emissions, usually through sponsoring activities or projects which increase carbon dioxide absorption, such as tree planting
    2. (as modifier) ⇒ a carbon-offset scheme

Example Sentences Including 'carbon offset'

He's already calculating the carbon offset for his flight to London.
The Australian (2004)

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