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Technical flaws may inflate Australia's forest carbon credits

Technical flaws may inflate Australia's forest carbon credits
Phys.org Friday 31 July 2026, 19:40 UTC 1 min read
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AFPA has echoed serious concerns raised by Forestry Australia over the federal government's controversial new carbon credit method, warning it undermines the integrity and credibility of Australia's carbon market.

AFPA has echoed serious concerns raised by Forestry Australia over the federal government's controversial new carbon credit method, warning it undermines the integrity and credibility of Australia's carbon market.
Australia (LOCATION) AFPA (ORG) Forestry Australia (ORG)
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