Now that we understand carbon offsets a little better (if you don’t, check out my previous post!), this blog delves into the reasons why carbon offsets may not be entirely as green nor as effective as they sound. The biggest backlash that carbon offsets face is their inability to address the root cause of the pollution and climate change problem: the continuous and exponential rise in global emissions. This blog thus examines some of the key limitations and controversies surrounding the adoption of carbon offsets.