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EU’s Carbon Removals Certification Framework is certifiably problematic

by Wijnand StoefsCarbon dioxide removals, Land use and forestryPosted on Comments are Disabled

Alarm bells for the climate were set off last week by a leak of the European Commission’s proposal for a Carbon Removal Certification Framework (CRCF). The draft leaves many important questions unanswered and vital issues unaddressed, and could usher in an era of greenwashed and money-wasting carbon removals.  On 30 November, the European Commission is …

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A sustainable carbons cycle or a vicious emissions cycle?

by Wijnand StoefsCarbon dioxide removals, Decarbonising European industry, Effort Sharing Regulation, Land use and forestry, The EU Green Deal and Climate LawPosted on Comments are Disabled

Despite some good elements, the European Commission’s proposed carbon removal strategy leaves the door wide open to offsetting after 2030, which will undermine its ability to reduce emissions, writes Wijnand Stoefs. On 15 December 2021, the European Commission published its Sustainable Carbon Cycles Communication, which showcases its vision for carbon farming, industrial carbon capture and …

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