Study: Biodiversity Net Gain has potential to absorb 650,000 tonnes of carbon a year

Stuart Stone
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EXCLUSIVE: Analysis calculates habitats created by Biodiversity Net Gain schemes could absorb emissions equivalent to nearly 200,000 round trip flights from London to New York each year

Habitats created through England's new Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) rules have the potential to absorb up to 650,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide each year - the equivalent of nearly 200,000 round trip flights...

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