# Carbon Offsets on The No Agenda Show Carbon Offsets comes up in 10 chapters across 10 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from January 2009 to March 2026. - **Chapters:** 10 - **Episodes:** 10 - **Discussed:** January 2009 – March 2026 - **Related topics:** [Climate Change](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-change.md), [Co2](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/co2.md), [Janet Yellen](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/janet-yellen.md), [Private Jets](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/private-jets.md), [Bill Gates](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-gates.md), [Biofuel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/biofuel.md), [California Bill](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/california-bill.md), [Carbon Credits](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/carbon-credits.md), [Carbon Neutral](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/carbon-neutral.md), [Carbon Trading](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/carbon-trading.md) ## Chapters 1–10 of 10 ### Carbon Offsets, Janet Yellen Climate Policy - **Episode:** [1848: Podcaster Down!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1848-podcaster-down.md) - **Published:** 2026-03-05 - **Time:** 1:54:01–1:59:11 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1848-podcaster-down/chapter/carbon-offsets-janet-yellen-climate-policy.md Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen announced new principles for "high-quality" carbon offsets to ensure they effectively remove climate pollution. The hosts critique the concept of carbon permanence and jokingly suggest selling offsets to stop people from podcasting. Keywords: [carbon offsets](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/carbon-offsets.md), [janet yellen](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/janet-yellen.md), [treasury department](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/treasury-department.md), [climate change](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-change.md), [co2](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/co2.md) ### Carbon Offset Scams, Janet Yellen, Climate Accountability Legislation - **Episode:** [1671: It's The Boyfriend](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1671-it-s-the-boyfriend.md) - **Published:** 2024-06-23 - **Time:** 24:21–29:47 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1671-it-s-the-boyfriend/chapter/carbon-offset-scams-janet-yellen-climate-accountability-legislation.md NPR reports highlight systemic failures in the carbon offset market, where projects often overestimate their environmental impact or lack permanence. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen recently announced new voluntary principles for "high-quality" offsets to address these transparency issues. Meanwhile, the California State Assembly is considering a bill that would make climate benefit claims by offset companies legally enforceable. Keywords: [carbon offsets](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/carbon-offsets.md), [janet yellen](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/janet-yellen.md), [greenwashing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/greenwashing.md), [california bill](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/california-bill.md), [climate policy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-policy.md) ### Travis Kelce, Climate Change Film and Private Jet Emissions - **Episode:** [1634: Nukes in Space!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1634-nukes-in-space.md) - **Published:** 2024-02-16 - **Time:** 4:52–6:27 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1634-nukes-in-space/chapter/travis-kelce-climate-change-film-and-private-jet-emissions.md Travis Kelce is reportedly producing a documentary focused on climate change, which contrasts with reports regarding Taylor Swift's high carbon footprint. Data suggests Swift's private jet travel generated 138 tons of CO2 over three months, though her representatives claim she utilizes carbon offsets to mitigate the environmental impact. Keywords: [travis kelce](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/travis-kelce.md), [taylor swift](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/taylor-swift.md), [climate change](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-change.md), [carbon offsets](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/carbon-offsets.md), [private jets](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/private-jets.md) ### Bill Gates Private Jet Hypocrisy, Carbon Offsets - **Episode:** [1531: Dead Name](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1531-dead-name.md) - **Published:** 2023-06-12 - **Time:** 1:43:13–1:45:41 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1531-dead-name/chapter/bill-gates-private-jet-hypocrisy-carbon-offsets.md Bill Gates defended his use of private jets during a BBC interview, claiming his funding of carbon capture technology far exceeds his personal carbon footprint. Gates argued that his travel is necessary for his philanthropic work in agriculture and health. The hosts recall Gates's earlier years of flying commercial and speculate on his shift toward luxury travel following his association with Jeffrey Epstein. Keywords: [bill gates](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-gates.md), [private jets](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/private-jets.md), [carbon offsets](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/carbon-offsets.md), climeworks, bbc interview ### New Zealand Climate Declaration and Carbon Neutrality - **Episode:** [1301: BINO](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1301-bino.md) - **Published:** 2020-12-06 - **Time:** 2:57:32–3:02:44 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1301-bino/chapter/new-zealand-climate-declaration-and-carbon-neutrality.md New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern declared a climate emergency based on IPCC projections. The government has committed to being carbon neutral by 2025, requiring agencies to pay for "offsets" if they cannot meet emissions targets. The hosts criticize the move as a "Build Back Better" initiative that will burden the private sector. Keywords: [jacinda ardern](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jacinda-ardern.md), [new zealand](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/new-zealand.md), [climate emergency](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-emergency.md), [carbon neutral](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/carbon-neutral.md), offsets, [ipcc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ipcc.md) ### Venice Flooding, Carbon Offsets and Show Sign-off - **Episode:** [1208: Weeping Angels](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1208-weeping-angels.md) - **Published:** 2020-01-19 - **Time:** 2:51:17–3:02:10 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1208-weeping-angels/chapter/venice-flooding-carbon-offsets-and-show-sign-off.md Recent flooding in Venice was attributed to climate change by local officials, despite historical data showing worse flooding occurred in 1966. The hosts mocked the concept of carbon offsets, specifically a Dutch broadcaster's claim to offset production CO2. They jokingly pledged to offset the show's carbon footprint by taking naps. The episode concluded with a montage of clips featuring Donald Trump, Joe Biden, and Bernie Sanders. Keywords: [venice](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/venice.md), [climate change](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-change.md), [carbon offsets](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/carbon-offsets.md), [co2](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/co2.md), [sign-off](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sign-off.md) ### Swedish Airline BRA and Biofuel Carbon Offsets - **Episode:** [1145: Dumb Meat](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1145-dumb-meat.md) - **Published:** 2019-06-10 - **Time:** 1:49:11–1:56:01 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1145-dumb-meat/chapter/swedish-airline-bra-and-biofuel-carbon-offsets.md Swedish airline BRA (Braathens Regional Airlines) introduced an "environment class" where passengers pay an extra $30 for biofuel and climate compensation. The hosts criticize this as a "bullshit story," arguing that carbon credits are merely tradable permits to pollute and that turboprop engines are not inherently more eco-friendly than other jet engines. Keywords: bra airline, [sweden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sweden.md), [biofuel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/biofuel.md), [carbon offsets](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/carbon-offsets.md), environment class, turboprop ### NPR Planet Money, Carbon Offsets and 52 Million Trees - **Episode:** [773: All Juice & No Seeds](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/773-all-juice-no-seeds.md) - **Published:** 2015-11-12 - **Time:** 2:39:58–2:44:53 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/773-all-juice-no-seeds/chapter/npr-planet-money-carbon-offsets-and-52-million-trees.md An NPR "Planet Money" segment on the history of carbon offsets is deconstructed. The story traces the concept back to 1987, when an energy company paid farmers in Guatemala to plant trees to offset a coal plant's emissions. The hosts mock the calculation that it takes 52 million trees to offset one plant and frame the entire carbon offset industry as a "scam" that allows corporations to continue polluting. Keywords: [npr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/npr.md), [planet money](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/planet-money.md), [carbon offsets](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/carbon-offsets.md), [deforestation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/deforestation.md), [guatemala](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/guatemala.md) ### European Carbon Credit Hacking and Voluntary Offsets - **Episode:** [272: Brown is the New Green](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/272-brown-is-the-new-green.md) - **Published:** 2011-01-23 - **Time:** 1:05:53–1:11:23 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/272-brown-is-the-new-green/chapter/european-carbon-credit-hacking-and-voluntary-offsets.md The European Union's carbon credit exchange was recently targeted by hackers, leading to the theft of millions of euros worth of credits. EU Climate Commissioner Connie Hedegaard expresses concerns over the environmental integrity of these projects. The hosts discuss the failure of voluntary carbon offsets, citing examples of dead trees in British Columbia and failed mango groves in India. Keywords: [connie hedegaard](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/connie-hedegaard.md), [european union](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/european-union.md), [carbon trading](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/carbon-trading.md), [hacking](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hacking.md), offsets ### Carbon Credit Farming, Airline Offsets and Scams - **Episode:** [64: Carbon Credits and the CIA](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/64-carbon-credits-and-the-cia.md) - **Published:** 2009-01-03 - **Time:** 1:22:02–1:25:57 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/64-carbon-credits-and-the-cia/chapter/carbon-credit-farming-airline-offsets-and-scams.md A critical look at the carbon credit industry examines how Canadian farmers are paid to use "zero till" practices to fix carbon in the soil. The hosts discuss the "painless" $8 carbon offsets sold by airlines and question where that money actually goes. They brainstorm a potential business model involving buying cheap land in Washington state to plant trees for carbon credit resale. Keywords: [carbon credits](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/carbon-credits.md), zero till farming, airline offsets, green channel, tree planting --- This is the markdown version of a page on The No Agenda Show for AI agents. Every public page on this site has one: add `.md` to its URL, or request it with `Accept: text/markdown`. - [Site index for agents (llms.txt)](https://search.noagendashow.net/llms.txt) - [Home](https://search.noagendashow.net/index.md) - [Search transcripts](https://search.noagendashow.net/search.md) - [All episodes](https://search.noagendashow.net/episodes.md) - [Topics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topics.md) - [People](https://search.noagendashow.net/people.md)