Carbon removal needs better siting to protect biodiversity, study says

Published 10:00 on January 30, 2026 / Last updated at 13:57 on January 29, 2026 / / Americas (LATAM & Caribbean, US & Canada), Asia Pacific (Asia, Pacific), EMEA (Africa, Europe, Middle East), Nature & Biodiversity (Markets), Nature-based Carbon (Forestry)

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Land-intensive carbon removal (CDR) could hamper biodiversity protection unless site selection criteria are improved, a study released on Friday has said.
Land-intensive carbon removal (CDR) could hamper biodiversity protection unless site selection criteria are improved, a study released on Friday has said.


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