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Temporary CDR could support methane accounting, but not CO2 offsetting -study

Published 17:21 on May 27, 2026 / Last updated at 17:21 on May 27, 2026 / / Asia Pacific (Asia), CO2 Management (Engineered Removals), EMEA (Europe), Net Zero Transition (Industrial Decarbonisation)

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Temporary carbon removal (CDR) could have a scientifically valid role in compensating short-lived climate pollutants such as methane, but should not be used to offset CO2 emissions directly, according to a new study.
Temporary carbon removal (CDR) could have a scientifically valid role in compensating short-lived climate pollutants such as methane, but should not be used to offset CO2 emissions directly, according to a new study.


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