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Offsets, carbon removal and nature‑based projects draw scrutiny and support in reauthorization debate
Summary
CARB and outside witnesses debated the role of offsets, carbon capture and nature‑based solutions in achieving mid‑century carbon neutrality while addressing concerns about additionality, buffer pools, and environmental justice benefits to tribal nations and frontline communities.
At the Joint Legislative Committee hearing CARB officials and outside witnesses discussed the role offsets, carbon capture and nature‑based solutions must play to meet California’s long‑term greenhouse‑gas goals.
CARB staff explained that offsets were intentionally limited when the program was designed — allowances were removed up front to make room for offsets under the cap — and that offsets are currently limited to 4% of compliance (rising to 6% in 2025). Steven Cliff told lawmakers that offsets are subject to annual monitoring, third‑party verification and protocol…
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