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This resolution expresses Congress's commitment to addressing climate change by recognizing the urgent need to restore atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2) concentrations to pre-industrial levels below 300 parts per million (ppm), which is currently around 420 ppm. The resolution defines "climate restoration" as the goal of reducing atmospheric CO2 and the actions required to achieve this, highlighting that approximately 1 trillion tons of CO2 must be removed from the atmosphere by 2050, which equates to about 50 billion tons per year for 20 years. It emphasizes that natural processes have previously removed significant amounts of CO2 and that scientists have developed technologies to replicate these processes. The resolution calls on the President, Secretary of State, and UN Ambassador to take actions to restore the climate, arguing that doing so will benefit the United States by reducing climate-related disasters, protecting human and ecosystem health, and ensuring intergenerational climate justice. Additionally, the resolution notes that climate restoration is crucial alongside rapid emissions reductions and is important for mitigating the mental and physical health impacts of climate change, particularly on younger generations.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-concurrent-resolution/46/all-info