Climate Coolers: The Hottest Women on the Planet

No, this is not the swimsuit issue of some men's magazine. It's an Australian "women-led initiative to cut CO2 pollution and create social change." According to the Climate Coolers website (www.climatecoolers.com), Australia has the highest CO2 emissions per capita of any country in the developed world; per capita emissions are 6 times as high as China's. Australia is also the largest exporter of coal, and one of the world's most coal dependent nations. So for AU$120, Climate Coolers promises to offset your car’s CO2 emissions for one year by cutting 4.5 tonnes of CO2. Cuts are achieved by purchasing carbon credits on your behalf from energy efficiency and renewable energy activities and projects, as well as via government-accredited schemes. (Australia is one of the few places where individuals can trade carbon.) A pretty cool idea...