The Power of Soil
FedEx highlights its partnership with the Yale Center for Natural Carbon Capture (YCNCC) and their research on enhanced rock weathering (ERW) as a carbon capture solution. The YCNCC is studying the application of finely ground basalt to croplands to understand its impact on soil health and carbon sequestration. The U.S. Midwest alone could potentially sequester 1.5-2 million tons of CO2 annually through ERW.
The initiative, supported by FedEx's $100 million commitment in 2021, aligns with the company's goal to achieve carbon neutral operations by 2040. ERW offers multiple benefits, including improved soil pH, increased crop yields, reduced fertilizer dependence, and potential revenue from carbon credits for agricultural landowners.
FedEx mette in evidenza la sua collaborazione con il Yale Center for Natural Carbon Capture (YCNCC) e la loro ricerca sull'alterazione rocciosa migliorata (ERW) come soluzione per la cattura del carbonio. Lo YCNCC sta studiando l'applicazione di basalto finemente macinato nei terreni agricoli per comprendere il suo impatto sulla salute del suolo e sulla sequestrazione del carbonio. Solo il Midwest degli Stati Uniti potrebbe potenzialmente sequestrare annualmente 1,5-2 milioni di tonnellate di CO2 attraverso l'ERW.
L'iniziativa, sostenuta dall'impegno di FedEx di 100 milioni di dollari nel 2021, è in linea con l'obiettivo dell'azienda di raggiungere operazioni a impatto zero di carbonio entro il 2040. L'ERW offre molteplici benefici, tra cui un miglioramento del pH del suolo, un aumento dei raccolti, una riduzione della dipendenza dai fertilizzanti e potenziali entrate dai crediti di carbonio per i proprietari terrieri agricoli.
FedEx resalta su asociación con el Yale Center for Natural Carbon Capture (YCNCC) y su investigación sobre la alteración de rocas mejorada (ERW) como una solución de captura de carbono. El YCNCC está estudiando la aplicación de basalto finamente molido en tierras agrícolas para entender su impacto en la salud del suelo y la captura de carbono. Solo el Medio Oeste de EE. UU. podría potencialmente secuestrar entre 1.5 y 2 millones de toneladas de CO2 anualmente a través de la ERW.
La iniciativa, respaldada por el compromiso de FedEx de 100 millones de dólares en 2021, se alinea con el objetivo de la empresa de lograr operaciones neutras en carbono para 2040. La ERW ofrece múltiples beneficios, incluyendo la mejora del pH del suelo, el aumento de los rendimientos de los cultivos, la reducción de la dependencia de fertilizantes y posibles ingresos por créditos de carbono para los propietarios de tierras agrícolas.
FedEx는 예일 대학교 자연 탄소 포획 센터(YCNCC)와의 협력 및 그들의 강화된 암석 풍화(ERW) 연구를 탄소 포획 솔루션으로 강조합니다. YCNCC는 잘게 갈린 현무암을 농경지에 적용하여 토양 건강과 탄소 격리 면에서의 영향력을 이해하고자 연구하고 있습니다. 미국 중서부만 해도 ERW를 통해 연간 150만에서 200만 톤의 CO2를 격리할 수 있는 잠재력이 있습니다.
2021년 FedEx의 10억 달러 투자가 지원하는 이 계획은 2040년까지 탄소 중립 운영을 목표로 하는 회사의 목표와 일치합니다. ERW는 토양 pH 개선, 작물 수확량 증가, 비료 의존도 감소, 농지 소유자들을 위한 탄소 크레딧으로부터의 잠재적 수익 등 여러 가지 이점을 제공합니다.
FedEx souligne son partenariat avec le Yale Center for Natural Carbon Capture (YCNCC) et leurs recherches sur l'altération des rochers améliorée (ERW) comme solution de capture du carbone. Le YCNCC étudie l'application de basalte finement broyé dans les terres agricoles pour comprendre son impact sur la santé des sols et la séquestration du carbone. Le Midwest américain pourrait potentiellement séquestrer entre 1,5 et 2 millions de tonnes de CO2 par an grâce à l'ERW.
L'initiative, soutenue par l'engagement de FedEx de 100 millions de dollars en 2021, s'aligne avec l'objectif de l'entreprise d'atteindre des opérations neutres en carbone d'ici 2040. L'ERW offre de multiples avantages, y compris une amélioration du pH du sol, une augmentation des rendements des cultures, une réduction de la dépendance aux engrais et des revenus potentiels provenant des crédits carbone pour les propriétaires terriens agricoles.
FedEx hebt die Partnerschaft mit dem Yale Center for Natural Carbon Capture (YCNCC) und deren Forschung zur verbesserten Gesteinsverwitterung (ERW) als Lösung zur Kohlenstoffspeicherung hervor. Das YCNCC untersucht die Anwendung von fein gemahlenem Basalt auf Ackerflächen, um dessen Auswirkungen auf die Bodenqualität und die Kohlenstoffbindung zu verstehen. Allein im US-Mittelwesten könnten jährlich 1,5 bis 2 Millionen Tonnen CO2 durch ERW potenziell gebunden werden.
Die Initiative, die durch das Engagement von FedEx von 100 Millionen Dollar im Jahr 2021 unterstützt wird, steht im Einklang mit dem Ziel des Unternehmens, bis 2040 kohlenstoffneutrale Betriebsabläufe zu erreichen. ERW bietet mehrere Vorteile, darunter eine Verbesserung des pH-Werts des Bodens, steigende Ernteerträge, eine reduzierte Abhängigkeit von Düngemitteln und potenzielle Einnahmen aus Kohlenstoffgutschriften für landwirtschaftliche Grundstückseigentümer.
- Committed $100 million to establish Yale Center for Natural Carbon Capture in 2021
- Strategic investment in carbon capture technology supporting 2040 carbon neutrality goal
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NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / December 18, 2024 / Healthy soil is a superhero in the fight against climate change. As a critical carbon sink, it acts as a natural reservoir, absorbing and storing more carbon dioxide (CO2) from the atmosphere than it releases. Forests, wetlands, and mangroves are all carbon sinks as well, and their protection is more crucial than ever.
At the Yale Center for Natural Carbon Capture (YCNCC), the faculty view soil as a primary pathway for long-term carbon sequestration. Agricultural practices today include the use of crushed rock, such as limestone, to neutralize acidic soil. Unfortunately, this process releases CO2 into the atmosphere.
Today, researchers at Yale are spreading finely ground basalt as a soil amendment to croplands through various field studies to understand it's impact on the crops, the soil, and the downstream water systems.
What makes enhanced rock weathering (ERW) an attractive carbon capture option?
ERW has multiple co-benefits, including raising soil pH (thereby reducing soil acidification), increasing crop yields, and reducing reliance on chemical fertilizers. Even more promising is the potential of new revenue streams for agricultural landowners, including cropland owners, from selling credits for the tons of CO2 captured through the carbon marketplace.
Application of basalt to agricultural lands for ERW is readily scalable with existing mining operations and farming practices in place. Estimates show the U.S. Midwest alone has the potential to sequester 1.5-2 million tons of CO2 annually, approximately the equivalent of emissions from the aviation sector.
How will communities benefit from improved soils and natural carbon capture?
A critical component of the research into ERW is understanding both the economic and environmental impacts on local communities. Soil health is a critical priority for farmers, and sound, proven research is required to effectively engage the farming community in adopting these new techniques for carbon capture.
Communities could also benefit from increased farming-related revenue through the sale of carbon credits. To accomplish this, Yale and global stakeholders in the voluntary carbon market are committed to gathering the necessary data in field studies before looking to scale, critical to the integrity of the carbon credits.
How does the YCNCC's work to improve soils and advance ERW support our 2040 carbon neutral operations goal?
As part of our goal to achieve carbon neutral operations by 2040, FedEx helped establish the Yale Center for Natural Carbon Capture in 2021. Our
This commitment is consistent with our principles to: 1) Decarbonize what's possible, 2) Co-create with purpose, and 3) Neutralize what's left. These principles cover the comprehensive actions needed to not only achieve carbon neutrality in our own operations, but also to support the transition of the transportation and logistics industry.
For a deeper dive into the YCNCC, visit their 2024 Annual Report: YALE 2024 YNCC Annual Report Public.pdf
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