Published in Nature · View the paper (DOI)
A new study proposes establishing carbon removal obligations to manage the growing global carbon debt, which could amount to 2-18 years of pre-COVID emissions. This approach aims to distribute financial flows and costs more equitably over time, ensuring a viable net-negative carbon economy.
Coverage from 2 institutions
- Dealing with global carbon debt International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis · Jul 8, 2021 · first to report
- Researchers propose carbon debt system to combat global warming National Research University Higher School of Economics · Aug 5, 2021