CDR Verification Framework Documentation
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Reduction in N₂O emissions
Uncertainty
There is some evidence that the effect of rock weathering on the pH and phosphorus levels of cultivated soils could reduce N₂O emissions. This is an area of active research, and we recommend this component not be included in the accounting of net carbon removal.
Applicable pathways
Pathway
VCL
Enhanced Weathering
3
Revision history

Apr 01 2024
Edited to characterize any potential avoided emissions as co-benefit that should be excluded from the calculation of net carbon removal. See this blog post for more details.

Sep 19 2022
First release.
Reduction in N₂O emissions
Uncertainty
There is some evidence that the effect of rock weathering on the pH and phosphorus levels of cultivated soils could reduce N₂O emissions. This is an area of active research, and we recommend this component not be included in the accounting of net carbon removal.
Applicable pathways
Pathway
VCL
Revision history

Apr 01 2024
Edited to characterize any potential avoided emissions as co-benefit that should be excluded from the calculation of net carbon removal. See this blog post for more details.

Sep 19 2022
First release.