As part of the Chevrolet brand’s goal to reduce carbon emissions by a total 8 million metric tons, the marque is purchasing carbon credits from the owners of a total of 11,000 acres of North Dakota grasslands. That amounts to a reduction of approximately 40,000 tons of carbon dioxide emissions.
The Detroit Free Press reported this story, stating that the money paid by General Motors will go directly to the ranchers who own these 11,000 acres of grasslands. It will be used to fund a variety of conservation practices, such as planting trees and preserving nesting habitats.
The US Department of Agriculture is also in on the effort. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack was quoted by the Free Press, saying that “the amount of carbon dioxide removed from our atmosphere by Chevrolet’s purchase of these credits equals the amount that would be reduced by taking more than 5,000 cars off the road.”
The goal of 8 million metric tons of carbon reductions is well over halfway met. Chevrolet’s planned expense for the initiative stands at about $40 million.
That’s a lot of green. Get it?
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How does this help the environment exactly? What a preposterous scheme the social elites have come up with to line their pockets. These are the same people that also wanted to tax us for breathing. If GM has enough money to throw away on these types of purely PR initiatives, I can no longer afford to support them. I have bought many brand new and used GM vehicles over the years. I’m very disappointed that they have bought into this. What a waste.
We call it… Cows for Clunkers!
ND produces less cattle, that means less methane, which means we can pollute more and call it “less”.
Meanwhile, I’m going on a diet. I’m going to eat more food. This effectively raises food prices, which means more africans will starve. I’m going to count their lack of food as part of my diet, since I paid for it, and will be proud of my healthy living.