Topic: Forest Conservation

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Guardrails
Episode 1598 1:43:36 - 1:46:06

1598: Guardrails

UAE Purchase of Zimbabwe Land for Carbon Credits

The United Arab Emirates has signed a deal to purchase 7.5 million hectares—approximately 20% of Zimbabwe's land—to be used for carbon offsets. This voluntary carbon market allows emitters to offset their pollution by funding forest conservation projects. The hosts describe the $2 billion market as a "scam" and compare the value of carbon credits to the speculative nature of Bitcoin.