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ERW could remove 350 mln tonnes of CO2 per year by 2050, study says

Published 15:10 on February 16, 2026 / Last updated at 15:10 on February 16, 2026 / / Americas (LATAM & Caribbean, US & Canada), Asia Pacific (Asia, Pacific), CO2 Management (Engineered Removals), EMEA (Africa, Europe, Middle East), Voluntary (VCM Developments)

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Enhanced rock weathering (ERW) could remove between 350-760 million tonnes of CO2 a year by 2050, depending on the level of ambition in national policies, according to a new scientific paper published on Monday.
Enhanced rock weathering (ERW) could remove between 350-760 million tonnes of CO2 a year by 2050, depending on the level of ambition in national policies, according to a new scientific paper published on Monday.


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