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Degraded soils can emit more carbon than every car on the planet.

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Briefings

A report released at COP31 states that degraded soils could emit more greenhouse gases than all cars on Earth. Recovering these soils could provide up to 27% of the cuts needed to limit global warming, according to the source.

Key points

• Degraded soils could emit more greenhouse gases than all cars on Earth.
• Recovering degraded soils could provide up to 27% of the cuts needed to limit global warming.

Context

This finding comes from a report released at COP31, which highlights the potential role of soil restoration in climate mitigation efforts.

Limitations

The evidence is limited to the report's claims about soil emissions and recovery benefits, with no additional data on specific soil types, restoration methods, or long-term climate impact models.

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