Tales of carbon offsets
Between Experiments and Indulgences
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 2181772 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Dalsgaard (0000-0003-3712-6988, IT University of Copenhagen, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2022 |
| Volume | 15 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 52-66 |
| Publication date | 2022-01-02 |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journal of Cultural Economy (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1753-0350 • E-ISSN: 1753-0369 |
| Publisher | Routledge (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/17530350.2021.1977675 |
| OpenAlex | W3200576507 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 9 |
| References cited | 33 |
This article explores the emerging narratives surrounding carbon offsets, examining their role in navigating the complex landscape of climate change mitigation. It questions whether these mechanisms represent genuine attempts to address environmental challenges or function as a form of indulgence, allowing individuals and corporations to continue unsustainable practices while claiming carbon neutrality. The analysis delves into the tensions between the experimental nature of offsetting projects and the potential for their misuse as a means of avoiding more fundamental systemic changes. By examining specific examples and drawing on relevant literature, the article seeks to understand the cultural and economic implications of carbon offsetting, highlighting the ethical dilemmas and potential pitfalls associated with this approach
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| Citations per year | 2.25 |
|---|---|
| Citation span | 2022 - 2026 (5) |
| Highly cited | No |