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Desné Masie

Freelance Writer

Desné Masie is an economist and journalist specializing in international political economy and sustainability. Her work has appeared in Business Day, African Business, the Guardian, International Business Times, BBC World Service, and Monocle Radio.

Latest articles by Desné Masie

Future Perfect
Are carbon offsets all they’re cracked up to be? We tracked one from Kenya to England to find out.Are carbon offsets all they’re cracked up to be? We tracked one from Kenya to England to find out.
Future Perfect

Carbon credits explain the hyper-financialization of climate policy.

By Angus Chapman and Desné Masie

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