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 Tips for Carbon Offsets The terms carbon offset and carbon offset credit are used interchangeably, though they can mean slightly different things. A CarbonClick companies broadly refers to a reduction in GHG emissions - or an increase in carbon storage (e.g., through land restoration or the planting of trees) - that is used to compensate for emissions that occur elsewhere. There are two types currently of carbon emission market: the voluntary and mandatory. The mandatory market, which is more extensive, exists in countries that follow the Kyoto Protocol guidelines regarding carbon emission reduction into our atmosphere. Many people drive so little that they wouldn't save enough on gasoline to recoup the higher cost. However, many hybrid buyers believe that they are improving the environment. It's all fine and dandy, but they could do more by purchasing a car with a standard engine and buying carbon offsets. But, soon enough, some less-than-scrupulous offset companies started ...