Defining the role of Negative Emissions in Net Zero by James Palmer

Resource c2: Bioenergy with Carbon Capture and Storage (BECCS)

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Resource c1: Afforestation

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Resource c3: Direct Air Capture and Carbon Storage (DACCS)

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Resource c4: Peatland & Wetland Restoration

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Instructions

JamesR_Palmer — 2022-02-24 15:59:57 UTC

1. Read the information provided in the following resources:
a: Graph of UK GHG emissions by sector in 2020
b: Graph plotting UK GHG emissions by sector (1990–2020)
c1–c4: Strengths and weaknesses of four different options for achieving large-scale negative emissions

2. As a group, discuss and decide on the 3 principles that you think should shape how negative emissions contribute to meeting net zero targets in the UK (further details in blue box)

3. Prepare to feedback and justify your principles to the rest of the class

Resource a: UK GHG emissions by sector in 2020

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NB Total GHG emissions in the UK in 2020 were 414.1 million MtCO2 equivalent

Resource b: UK GHG emissions by sector (1990–2020)

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NB Overall, UK GHG emissions fell by 48.8% between 1990 and 2020

Principles

JamesR_Palmer — 2022-10-31 14:29:36 UTC

Your 3 principles must address:

1.How much residual GHG emissions the UK should be allowed to emit in 2050 (and from which sectors)

2.Which carbon dioxide removal technique(s) should be used to offset residual emissions (from four options)

3.How to ensure CDR techniques enhance climate justice

Be prepared to justify your principles to the rest of the class!