A short guide to carbon offsetting

Author: Will Arnold

Date published

5 July 2021

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A short guide to carbon offsetting

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Will Arnold

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The Structural Engineer, Volume 99, Issue 7, 2021, Page(s) 16-17

Date published

5 July 2021

Author

Will Arnold

Citation

The Structural Engineer, Volume 99, Issue 7, 2021, Page(s) 16-17

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Free

Offsetting greenhouse gas emissions will be required in the short term while the construction industry develops zero-carbon materials. Will Arnold summarises the key considerations for engineers looking to offset a project's emissions.

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PDF
Pages:
16-17
Publisher:
The Institution of Structural Engineers

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Climate change Carbon Issue 7

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