Non-permanent removal may be overvalued under current carbon accounting methods -report

Published 13:22 on February 25, 2026 / Last updated at 13:22 on February 25, 2026 / / Americas (US & Canada), CO2 Management (CCUS, Engineered Removals), EMEA (Europe), Nature-based Carbon (Forestry, Other NbS), Net Zero Transition (Industrial Decarbonisation), Voluntary (VCM Developments)

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Current carbon removal (CDR) accounting methods risk overstating the climate value of temporary carbon storage and misaligning mitigation efforts with long-term temperature goals, according to a study released last week.
Current carbon removal (CDR) accounting methods risk overstating the climate value of temporary carbon storage and misaligning mitigation efforts with long-term temperature goals, according to a study released last week.


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