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Planting Forests Costs $10.8 Trillion: Offset Efforts Fall Short

6/20/2025

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Offsetting emissions from the globe's 200 largest fossil fuel companies demands an astonishing effort—planting forests larger than North America at a staggering cost of $10.8 trillion. This daunting reality underscores the futility of relying solely on carbon offsets. Experts warn that cutting fossil fuel consumption is crucial, as mere afforestation won't combat climate change effectively.

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Offsetting emissions from the globe's 200 largest fossil fuel companies demands an astonishing effort—planting forests larger than North America at a staggering cost of $10.8 trillion. This daunting reality underscores the futility of relying solely on carbon offsets. Experts warn that cutting fossil fuel consumption is crucial, as mere afforestation won't combat climate change effectively.