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Carbon offsets can help bring energy efficiency to low-income Americans − our Nashville data shows it could be a win for everyone

  • Written by Zdravka Tzankova, Associate Professor of the Practice in Climate & Environmental Studies, Vanderbilt University
Carbon offsets can help bring energy efficiency to low-income Americans − our Nashville data shows it could be a win for everyoneReplacing windows and adding a heat pump in place of a furnace can save energy, reducing emissions.Tristan Spinski for The Washington Post via Getty Images

Under pressure from customers and investors, many U.S. companies have pledged to voluntarily reduce their impact on the climate. But that doesn’t always mean they’re cutting their...

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