Carbon Leakage - Sounds Messy

Carbon leakage was a new term for me -- and its kinda catchy. To me it generally refers to the offshoring of carbon emissions. So, while I may be pissy with China based on my perception that it's not checking carbon spewing industry, I recognize that my purchase of products made in China are contributing to the problem.

I've posted a blog on the topic here: http://blog.bitepr.com/2007/11/paying-to-stop-.html

Here's a more technical definition: The term carbon leakage refers to the effect that a part of the CO2 reduction that is achieved by countries that abate CO2 emissions is offset by an increase in CO2 emissions in non-abating countries. http://www.rivm.nl/bibliotheek/rapporten/500036002.pdf