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Removing carbon from the atmosphere is not easy, relying on large-scale tree planting as well as new technologies that 'suck' greenhouse gases from the air. While these methods need to be employed as quickly as possible, they will have a minimal effect unless we dramatically reduce our emissions in the first place. This will involve Government and businesses driving the bold structural change demanded by the public. Meanwhile, individuals can make a difference by limiting their carbon footprint as much as possible.

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