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Net zero by 2050 requires 5-22 bln tonnes of removals annually, costing 1-6% of yearly GDP, finds report

Published 12:00 on October 1, 2025 / Last updated at 12:00 on October 1, 2025 / / Americas (LATAM & Caribbean, US & Canada), Asia Pacific (Asia, Pacific), CO2 Management (CCUS, Engineered Removals), EMEA (Africa, Europe, Middle East), Nature-based Carbon (Forestry, Other NbS), Voluntary (VCM Developments)

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Achieving net zero by 2050 requires deep emissions cuts and a broad rollout of carbon removals to the tune of 5-22 billion tonnes with an associated investment of about $1.3-6 trillion annually, according to new analysis published on Wednesday.
Achieving net zero by 2050 requires deep emissions cuts and a broad rollout of carbon removals to the tune of 5-22 billion tonnes with an associated investment of about $1.3-6 trillion annually, according to new analysis published on Wednesday.


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