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John Ferguson

Lorna Slater's £2bn deal to sell carbon offsetting forestry credits branded 'greenwashing'

Lorna Slater has agreed a £2billion carbon offsetting scheme which could allow tax avoiders to cash in on Scotland’s woodlands.

The under-fire Greens minister was pictured signing off on the private finance deal which has been branded “greenwashing” by critics.

It will see the Scottish Government partner with two private banks with links to offshore havens.

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