: Many projects, particularly large-scale renewable energy farms or forests that were never under threat, would have existed anyway.
Mapped: The impacts of carbon-offset projects around the world [S9E21] Carbon Offsets
: If a project doesn't provide additional benefits, the company buying the credit is technically still polluting without actually helping the environment, leading to a net increase in global emissions. Case Studies in "Phantom Credits" : Many projects
: An investigation highlighted in the show revealed that up to 90% of rainforest carbon offsets approved by major certifiers like Verra were likely "worthless" or "junk" credits. [S9E21] Carbon Offsets