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Carbon credit program incentivizes small landowners to preserve forests

The carbon credit market is currently valued at around $2 billion per year and is considered a vital tool in addressing climate change, despite facing criticism regarding its effectiveness and transparency. Efforts are underway to improve the integrity of these markets and include small landowners in the process.

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The carbon credit market is currently valued at around $2 billion per year and is considered a vital tool in addressing climate change, despite facing criticism regarding its effectiveness and transparency. Efforts are underway to improve the integrity of these markets and include small landowners in the process.

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Carbon credit program pays small landowners to keep forests standing

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Carbon credit program incentivizes small landowners to preserve forests