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Putting the "net" in net zero emissions

Removing carbon from the atmosphere, alongside reducing emissions, is key to reaching ‘net’ zero emissions and preventing drastic global warming. Carbon removal policy expert Eve Tamme joins the Watt Matters team to discuss how it works

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There are no studies where absolute zero emissions can be reached with reductions alone, meaning carbon removals are crucial to reaching ‘net’ zero emissions, according to the IPCC. After the world has reached that point, any remaining emission would need to be countered by an equivalent removal from the atmosphere.

Because of this, the world of carbon removals is rapidly growing in importance, from technological innovations to legislation looking into how to verify removals.
To introduce us to the world of capture and storage (CCS) and carbon dioxide removals (CDR), Eve Tamme, policy expert and founder of climate policy advisory, Climate Principles, joins the Watt Matters team.

Enjoy the show!

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Eve TammeMichaela HollJan RosenowDavid WestonKira Taylor@WattMattersPodFORESIGHT Climate & Energy

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Show notes:
You can find Eve’s latest blog post on the convergence of the voluntary and compliance carbon markets here.The CCS ladder Michaela mentions is available here.
Our previous podcast on the Methane Regulation can be found here.
What caught our eye this week:

Jan’s pick: Joint Research Centre paper on heat pump developments, trends, value chains and markets

Eve’s pick: Global Status of CCS Report 2023 by Global CCS Institute

Dave’s pick: UK government raises maximum prices in renewable energy auction

Michaela’s pick: EU negotiators reach provisional agreement on regulating methane emissions

Kira’s pick: Upcoming report - Piloting the Climate Club: A Sectoral Alliance for Steel.

The report will be available here at the end of November.