Today is the seventh class of your current eight class set. We will start class with a casual conversation. Our material today is about carbon credits. I have included some discussion questions. Our reading today is about men’s fashion. Please read as much as you can.

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Transparency and Accountability: How can we ensure that carbon credit projects actually deliver on their promises to local communities rather than just serving as a tool for corporate profit?

Rethinking Offsets: Do you believe purchasing carbon credits is an effective way for individuals and companies to address their climate impact, or is it merely a "smokescreen" for continued pollution?

Community Impact: The local chief mentioned that $30 million could have transformed his community. How should financial benefits from environmental projects be distributed to ensure they truly empower the people living on the land?

Technological Solutions: Connolly highlights biochar as a traceable, more effective alternative to some current credit models. What other innovative, locally-led technologies could replace traditional offset methods?

The Role of Oversight: Who should be responsible for setting and enforcing global standards for carbon credits—governments, international boards, or perhaps a decentralized system using blockchain?