> corporations in the EU can offset their carbon emissions (and the associated taxes) by sponsoring the plantation of trees
The carbon offset market is deep with scams [1]. Most have no fix. The problem you mention does: issue offsets for trees buried, i.e. carbon sequestered, not planted.
The carbon offset market is deep with scams [1]. Most have no fix. The problem you mention does: issue offsets for trees buried, i.e. carbon sequestered, not planted.
[1] https://www.technologyreview.com/2021/05/10/1024751/carbon-c...