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COP29: Only by returning carbon to the ground is net zero truly possible

By Andrew Weaver, Professor, School of Earth and Ocean Sciences, University of Victoria

Net zero is not as simple as planting a tree. The first step is understanding that tackling climate change, and reaching true net zero, requires returning carbon to the ground.

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