Offsetting. Everybody’s at it. Shell says that it offsets the petrol that its customers buy. The aviation industry has said offsetting is how we can carry on flying. Some countries even want to offset their emissions. But what is carbon offsetting and does it work?
Scientists and governments are searching for ways to respond to the climate crisis, and one idea gaining attention is geoengineering. But is it safe, fair and effective, or could it do more harm than good?
Kamran Shezad, sustainability lead for the Bahu Trust and climate change advisor to the Mosques & Imams National Advisory Board, offers some inspiring ideas for an environmentally-friendly Ramadan.