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"The Carbon Calculation: Global Climate Policy, Forests, and Transnational Governance in Brazil and Mozambique" by Raquel Rodrigues Machaqueiro is a book review that examines the contradictions in carbon compensation policy, specifically focusing on REDD (Reduced Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation). The author critiques the practice of placing the responsibility for carbon compensation on rural communities in less-developed countries, while the main sources of emissions in the Global North are not adequately addressed. The book utilizes a political ecology perspective and explores the social implications of REDD policy implementation in Brazil and Mozambique. Despite some limitations, the book provides valuable insights into how powerful nations deflect blame onto marginalized communities for global emissions. [Extracted from the article]