Carbon dioxide removal is becoming an important part of climate policy, carbon markets, and net-zero discussions. This glossary is a simple guide to the key concepts behind carbon dioxide removal. It is designed for readers who want to understand the basic vocabulary before reading reports, policy documents, or market updates on CDR. This page will be updated regularly as new terms, technologies, and policy discussions emerge. Core Concepts Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR) Human activities that remove CO₂ from the atmosphere and store it durably in geological, terrestrial, ocean reservoirs, or products. Emissions Reductions Actions that reduce new greenhouse gas emissions released into the atmosphere. CDR does not replace emissions reductions; it complements them. Net Zero CO₂ Emissions A state in which CO₂ emissions are balanced by CO₂ removals, so net CO₂ emissions equal zero. Gross CO₂ Emiss...
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