Quiz #9 Flashcards
1
Q
What does the company NatureBank do?
A
They do many things, but one of them is that they partner with companies on how to purchase carbon offsets and investments and they run the carbon offset projects
2
Q
Explain one of the issues with forests being purchased as carbon offsets
A
Forest fires are likely to become more frequent and intense with climate change, so while they may be a carbon offset now, in the future they could be a large carbon source
3
Q
What is the name of the book Aldo Leopold published in 1949?
A
Sand Country
4
Q
What lead to a nationwide ban on DDT and other pesticides?
A
The book Silent Spring by Rachel Carson
