Carbon Farming

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How carbon farming could become a pitfall for climate targets
Without a significant increase in CO2 storage, a climate-neutral Europe is out of reach. The EU Commission focuses primarily on carbon farming and has launched a legal framework for the certification of CO2 sinking capacity. But this is precisely what could jeopardize the goals. continue reading →
Carbon farming: a horse saddled with the wrong bridle
Carbon farming aims to increase the carbon storage capacity of arable soils. To create economic incentives, the EU Commission plans a legal framework for the certification of these sink services. But what sounds like a good idea at first is ultimately the wrong approach, as Sarah Wiener writes in today's Opinion. continue reading →