Cryptocurrency and the environment: what you need to know
Many are claiming that cryptocurrency is the payment method of the future. But should we be concerned about its environmental impacts?
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Carbon credits are exchangeable certificates that allow the owner the right to emit a certain amount of carbon dioxide, with one carbon credit representing one ton of carbon dioxide.
Carbon credit is a general term that can apply under various international regulatory systems concerning the mitigation of greenhouse gas emissions. Companies are automatically granted a set number of credits corresponding to their industry. For example, an oil company is granted a set number of credits which are determined to be the appropriate amount for their activity and scale.
If the company goes over its prescribed emissions limit, it must either:
Conversely, if the company stays under its limit, it can:
Businesses and organizations can also obtain carbon credits through virtually any type of certified product that involves reducing, avoiding, or capturing carbon emissions. In Europe, this process is regulated by the European Union Emissions Trading System.