Report on Enhanced Rock Weathering: Roadblocks and Solutions to Adoption in US Agriculture
We are excited to announce the publication of our report on ERW covering roadblocks and solutions to adoption as a carbon removal strategy and agricultural solution in the United States. Please provide feedback and share widely!
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Executive Summary
Enhanced Rock Weathering (ERW) is a scalable, low-energy carbon capture technology with the potential to sequester 64-210 billion tons of CO₂ globally over the next 75 years. This process leverages natural rock weathering to remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, storing it in soils and oceans. ERW offers significant benefits, including improved soil health, increased crop yields (up to 40%), and new revenue streams for farmers through carbon credit markets. However, challenges to widespread adoption include high costs, lack of awareness, logistical hurdles, and the need for effective monitoring, reporting, and verification (MRV) systems.
A comprehensive strategy to overcome these challenges and unlock ERW's full potential includes:
Developing region-specific guidelines
Leveraging innovative financial models to reduce upfront costs and share carbon credit revenues
Streamlined MRV processes
Supportive policies
Large-scale demonstration projects
By addressing these barriers, ERW can become a key tool in combating climate change and promoting sustainable agriculture.