Honest Government Ad | Carbon Credits & Offsets
The Australien Government has made an ad about its carbon-credits scheme, and it’s surprisingly honest and informative.
The Australien Government has made an ad about its carbon-credits scheme, and it’s surprisingly honest and informative.
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The Australien Government was not allowed to speak at the latest Climate Summit, so it made an ad about its climate policy instead – and it’s surprisingly honest and informative. More great satire from Juice Media.
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