That's an odd picture. Where did you find it? Being Canadian, I recognize the man: Rex Murphy, a Canadian journalist. (The dollar bill on the scales is obviously a Canadian dollar bill.)
odd picture | 09.17.07 - 10:14 am | #

google image search is a wondrous thing. :)
AmericanPapist | Homepage | 09.17.07 - 1:25 pm | #

I'm fuzzy on the whole good-bad thing. Whadya mean, bad?
Edward Peters | Homepage | 09.17.07 - 10:02 pm | #

The very idea of a "carbon offset" actually working as desired is very unproven on multiple fronts.

Here are two articles:

http://www.guardian.co.uk/ enviro...e.climatechange

http://www.prnewswire.com/news/i...04661425& EDATE=
Br. Francis Johnston, OP | Homepage | 09.18.07 - 10:47 pm | #

Bro. Francis! Shhh! Don't say that. I'm still trying to figure out a way to cash in on this the latest fad (best plan so far: planting O2 producing trees in my backyard for only $ 500 each.)
Edward Peters | Homepage | 09.18.07 - 11:28 pm | #

Hey, Dr. P, don't steal my ideas!! I thought maybe I could get some Gore-type rich environmentalist to pay me to remain carless, wash my clothes in cold water and air-dry, walk everywhere, buy unprocessed foods and bake/cook from scratch, etc. You know, sort of like Kyoto credits where poorer countries get paid not to develop polluting technologies. In return, the rich guys can feel good about their own 3 car garages and take out dinners!
Kate | Homepage | 09.18.07 - 11:58 pm | #

Great minds run alike, Kate.
Edward Peters | Homepage | 09.19.07 - 9:16 am | #