An Act to promote natural carbon sequestration
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to establish statewide goals for increasing natural carbon sequestration and storage through natural processes. It seeks to quantify these goals and encourage the development of strategies to achieve net positive carbon sequestration across Massachusetts. The bill is intended to support efforts to combat climate change by utilizing natural ecosystems to absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. It focuses on leveraging natural resources for carbon storage.
Key provisions
- Establish statewide goals for natural carbon sequestration and storage.
- Quantify these goals to measure progress.
- Promote the development of strategies to achieve net positive sequestration.
- Focuses on natural carbon sequestration methods.
- Referenced to the House Committee on Environment and Natural Resources and the House Ways and Means Committee.
Who is affected
- State of Massachusetts
- Environment and Natural Resources sector
- Landowners and managers involved in natural carbon sequestration projects
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Sponsors
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2 on record
Primary sponsor
Jessica Ann Giannino
Cosponsor
Jessica Ann Giannino
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