This should be internalized into the price of gas to send the correct price signal -- essential for effective markets. But in the meantime, you can personally sequester your emissions.
Here is an example from Austraila for cars. Many other such firms exist or are being formed. Not to personally vouch for this company -- some such undoubtedly are scams or have ample room for improvment. But the market, and regulation, will weed such out. The overall science, concept and practices are all quite doable. Carbon Credit Packages We offer a range of packages that enable you to offset specific events and activities on a one-off basis. Starter Pack If you're not ready to order a subscription, you can order a starter pack which contains two carbon credits (offsetting two tonnes of CO2 emissions) and some more information on subscriptions and other options. This is a great option for those who want to see how they feel when they buy carbon credits and to think about the issue some more. AU$50. Car Offset your car for a year. The average Australian car emits about five tonnes of CO2 per year. So this is a five tonne package. AU$100. About $US 133. http://www.carbonplanet.com/home/shop_packages.php ------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Sponsor --------------------~--> See what's inside the new Yahoo! Groups email. http://us.click.yahoo.com/2pRQfA/bOaOAA/yQLSAA/UlWolB/TM --------------------------------------------------------------------~-> To subscribe, send a message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Or go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/FairfieldLife/ and click 'Join This Group!' Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/FairfieldLife/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
