If solved
Stable climate, falling CO2
Net-zero emissions plus large CO2 removal would bring atmospheric CO2 down so that global temperatures stop rising and start to fall.
Open in the interactive tree →A well-known climate sensitivity lets planners set exact targets for removal. Removing gigatonnes per year would bring the planet back under 1.5 °C after a temporary overshoot.
What it brings
- Predictable sea-level and weather planning
- Recovery of reefs, ice and forests
- Lower climate risk for farming and cities
- Insurance and finance based on stable risk
Prerequisites
Unlocks
- Recovering biodiversity2060s?