Fact check

This is why Wheat is not a Carbon Sink

Although agriculture grows plants that bind carbon, it does not contribute to minimising atmospheric carbon dioxide. However, this is repeatedly claimed and supposedly proven with calculation examples. Our fact check shows why agricultural products have practically no climate relevance.

Can CO₂ Certificates for Humus contribute to Climate Protection?

Humus is an important CO₂ store. CO₂ certificates are intended to create an incentive for agriculture to use the potential of humus build-up for climate protection. To be credible, these certificates must meet strict criteria. However, most do not. Learn more in our fact check.

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Fact check

This is why Wheat is not a Carbon Sink

Can CO₂ Certificates for Humus contribute to Climate Protection?

Johann Heinrich von Thünen Institute

Federal Research Institute for Rural Areas, Forestry and Fisheries