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Why the world needs a carbon removal budget, not just a carbon budget

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🗞️ Driving the news: As climate action accelerates, experts propose a "carbon removal budget" alongside a carbon budget
This framework would establish limits on how much carbon can be removed from the atmosphere, addressing the finite nature of removal methods and resources

🔭 The context: While cutting emissions is vital, removing residual carbon will be necessary to achieve net zero, especially for hard-to-abate sectors
However, carbon removal methods face technical, financial, and environmental limitations, requiring a strategic allocation of resources

🌍 Why it matters for the planet: A dedicated removal budget could promote equitable access to carbon removal, prevent ecological strain, and safeguard food security, all while supporting climate justice for lower-income regions

⏭️ What's next: A global carbon removal budget could inform climate policies, ensuring resources are managed carefully and fairly
As countries meet at COP29, the framework may be crucial in shaping future net-zero commitments

💬 One quote: “Embedding a carbon removal budget into decision-making is a necessary development in our response to climate change,” - Ben Caldecott, Oxford Sustainable Finance Group

📈 One stat: Durable carbon removal currently costs up to 100 times more than typical carbon credits that focus on avoiding future emissions

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