Running My Mouth Off about Climate Change
In Running My Mouth Off about Climate Change, we’ll discuss some of the solutions and issues that surround the climate crisis that aren’t often seen in the major news outlets. Interestingly, most of of these topics contain a raw, human element and, as is the case in most situations, when we tweak in one area, other areas are no doubt effected. Some of these effects can be amazingly beneficial to people who are in desperate need of help, and others, not so much. Let’s have some fun exploring this together!
Running My Mouth Off about Climate Change
Carbon Credits—Solution or Scam?
Description: Carbon credits—are they a real solution or just corporate greenwashing? In this episode, we break down how carbon credits work, the difference between regulated and voluntary markets, and whether they actually reduce emissions.
We’ll cover:
✔ How businesses use carbon credits to claim net-zero status
✔ The benefits—funding sustainability and cutting emissions
✔ The problems—fraud, greenwashing, and lack of regulation
✔ What needs to change for carbon credits to be effective
Are carbon credits helping the planet or just a get-out-of-jail-free card for polluters? Let’s find out.