The idea that you can financially redeem yourself from transgressions against the planet certainly is exciting. But there's more to carbon offsets than buying your way out of trouble.

Unfortunately, carbon offsets are not the do-all end-all to the climate crises or any of the Earth's other problems. There really is nothing better you can do for the planet than reduce your carbon footprint and generally consume less.

Danny Seo spotlights a backpack with attached solar panels that allows the user to charge electronic devices contained inside.

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Everyone's talking about energy; the ways we spend it, where we get it, and what we need to do to save it. Danny Seo shares some truths about how our everyday choices have an impact on our planet.