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Re: Next steps towards a net zero IETF

Masataka Ohta <mohta@necom830.hpcl.titech.ac.jp> Wed, 22 March 2023 02:57 UTC

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Christian Huitema wrote:

> I am pretty disappointed to see the IETF LLC investing in the "carbon 
> offset" strategy, let alone paying consultants to produce an expensive 
> report.

Agreed. Link below should be a clear evidence that such
nasty ideas as "zero emmission" and SDGs are for nothing.

	https://unctad.org/data-visualization/now-8-billion-and-counting-where-worlds-population-has-grown-most-and-why

> Carbon offset is basically all about PR

A problem is that it is a profitable business for some
as you mentioned "an expensive report".

 > Let's please focus on the harm reduction part, not the
 > PR maximization part.

There is no such thing as a harm reduction part, I'm afraid.

Many who are not seriously considering carbon neutrality
are just deceived.

						Masataka Ohta

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