Which of the following would NOT count as a project that offsets greenhouse gas emissions?
A) Installing renewable energy sources, such as solar panels, in a village in India that currently has no electricity.
B) Providing energy-efficient, electric cooking stoves to people who currently cook in wood-burning stoves.
C) Planting a large number of trees in a forest set aside for conservation.
D) Digging wells to ensure that people have easy access to clean drinking water.

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Projects that offset greenhouse gas emissions directly reduce the amount of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere or prevent new emissions from occurring. Digging wells to ensure access to clean drinking water, while beneficial for many reasons, does not directly impact greenhouse gas emissions.

Which of the Following Would NOT Count as a Project