Enhanced Rock Weathering Policy Primer
The potential of ERW for gigaton-Scale Carbon Removal The Carbon Business Council has highlighted the immense potential of enhanced rock weathering (ERW) as a scalable and cost-effective carbon dioxide removal (CDR) strategy in launching a report on ERW policy. The report, titled “Enhanced Weathering Policy Primer: Assessing the Opportunity,” explores the benefits, challenges, and policy recommendations needed to responsibly advance this promising CDR technology. Although initially published some time ago, the core recommendations for policymakers stand true to current conditions. Why ERW is a compelling climate solution There has been clear scientific consensus that CDR is required at the gigaton … Read more
