1.  Describe "carbon offset."

2.  How the proposed bill mentioned in this article require the use of carbon offsets?

3.  a) What two congressmen have asked for an investigation into emission offset programs? 
b) Why have they done so?

4.  a) What companies mentioned in this article offer their customers the option to pay extra for conservation measures?
b) Would you pay extra for this option?  Why or why not? (Ask a parent to read the article and answer this question.)

5.  What problem does the Clean Air Cool Planet group have with the sale of carbon offsets?

6.  a) Why does former Vice President Al gore's company pay for carbon offsets for Mr. Gore?
b) How much is the monthly power bill for your home?

7.  a) What do you think of the idea of individuals voluntarily purchasing carbon offsets to become carbon neutral?
b) What do you think of legislation that would require government agencies to use a portion of their budgets (funded by taxpayers) to buy offsets?