These new services are like Consumer Reports, but for carbon offsets

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Sylvera team members use a terrestrial laser scanner to make a 3D scan of a Peruvian forest / Credit: Miro Demol, Lidar Scientist at Sylvera
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Sylvera team members use a terrestrial laser scanner to make a 3D scan of a Peruvian forest / Credit: Miro Demol, Lidar Scientist at Sylvera

A wave of new services are emerging that promise to bring greater credibility to the fast-expanding carbon offsets market

After years of volatility, the voluntary market for carbon offsets is booming. In 2021, sales exceeded $1bn for the first time, according to data collected by Ecosystem Marketplace. Compare that to the...

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