Report: 7–9 billion tons of CO₂ must be extracted from the atmosphere every year to reach Paris Agreement limit

Seven to 9 billion tons of CO₂ per year must be sustainably removed from the atmosphere by mid-century if the world is to comply with the 1.5°C Paris Agreement limit. This is highlighted in the second “State of Carbon Dioxide Removal” (CDR) report, a scientific assessment delivered by more than 50 international experts. Seven to 9 billion tons of CO₂ per year must be sustainably removed from the atmosphere by mid-century if the world is to comply with the 1.5°C Paris Agreement limit. This is highlighted in the second “State of Carbon Dioxide Removal” (CDR) report, a scientific assessment delivered by more than 50 international experts. Environment Phys.org – latest science and technology news stories