we've treated carbon removal like a boutique market for corporations with extra cash. but what if it's actually essential public infrastructure—like roads, bridges, and wastewater treatment?
carbon removal isn't just another climate solution. it's the critical infrastructure we need to survive a warming planet. and right now, we're funding it like it's a luxury, an esg checkbox, or a feel-good initiative—not a necessity.
the infrastructure gap
the numbers don't lie. to keep global warming below 2°c, humanity needs to remove roughly 10 billion tons of carbon dioxide annually by mid-century. that's the scale of what we emit today.
yet our current engineered carbon removal capacity globally? a fraction of what's needed. while the u.s. leads with over 20 million metric tons of carbon capture capacity, the vast majority is point-source capture at industrial facilities—not the atmospheric removal we need. durable carbon dioxide removal delivered just 318,600 tonnes globally in 2024.
we're building infrastructure for a world that no longer exists while ignoring the systems we need for the one we're creating.
carbon removal requires infrastructure at scale:
- nature-based solutions that protect and restore forests, wetlands, and soils
- enhanced rock weathering systems that accelerate natural mineral processes
- biomass carbon removal and storage that grows and sequesters carbon
- ocean-based solutions that enhance marine carbon uptake
- direct air capture facilities that pull carbon from the atmosphere
why carbon removal is a public good
not every climate solution needs to be profitable. some are too important, too systemic, too essential to human survival. carbon removal falls into this category.
it's a public good because:
- everyone benefits, but no one pays — atmospheric carbon reduction helps everyone equally
- it addresses residual emissions — cement production, fertilizer use, and other hard-to-decarbonize sectors
- it provides insurance — against climate tipping points and extreme weather
- it enables net-negative emissions — going beyond zero to actively heal the planet
markets alone won't solve this. carbon credits are volatile and speculative. but infrastructure? infrastructure gets built because society decides it's essential.
treating removal like infrastructure
imagine if we funded carbon removal the way we fund other critical systems:
roads and bridges → carbon capture hubs
- built by government mandate
- maintained through public funding
- scaled to meet national needs
wastewater treatment → atmospheric cleanup
- essential public health service
- regulated and standardized
- universally accessible
power grids → removal networks
- interconnected systems
- redundant and resilient
- planned for long-term reliability
$removal: funding the infrastructure we need
$removal is an ensurance coin that treats carbon removal as the critical infrastructure it should be. every transaction funds atmospheric services and climate stabilization.
this coin supports climate-stability.ensurance—a systemic approach to atmospheric health that prioritizes nature-based solutions and natural asset protection alongside engineered removal.
the fair launch model
$removal launched with infrastructure transparency:
| allocation | amount | purpose |
|---|---|---|
| liquidity pool | 990 million tokens (99%) | open market trading |
| climate-stability.ensurance | 10 million tokens (1%) | direct atmospheric infrastructure funding |
no insiders. no pre-sales. no airdrops. proceeds fund real climate infrastructure.
how trading creates carbon removal funding
- someone buys or sells $removal
- trading fees (1% of each transaction) are collected automatically
- proceeds flow to climate-stability.ensurance
- funds support nature-based carbon removal, natural asset protection, and atmospheric services
ensurance proceeds are perpetual funding for climate infrastructure. every trade contributes to the systems that stabilize our atmosphere.
by the numbers
current $removal metrics:
| metric | value |
|---|---|
| market cap | ~$4,300 |
| trading volume | ~$8,300 |
| ensurers (holders) | 24 |
proceeds flow to climate-stability.ensurance to fund nature-based carbon removal and atmospheric stabilization efforts.
why this matters for the climate
the u.s. government has committed over $6 billion to carbon management through the infrastructure investment and jobs act—including $3.5 billion for regional direct air capture hubs. but public investment alone won't close the gap, and engineered solutions alone won't scale fast enough.
nature-based solutions offer the most scalable path to carbon removal. forests, wetlands, and healthy soils already remove billions of tons of carbon annually—when they're protected. ensurance funds this protection as infrastructure.
traditional carbon markets focus on:
- voluntary corporate offsets
- speculative price discovery
- short-term trading incentives
ensurance infrastructure funding focuses on:
- long-term natural asset protection
- reliable capacity through ecosystem health
- public benefit and resilience
$removal creates a new path: market-based funding aligned with infrastructure needs, prioritizing nature-based solutions while supporting the full spectrum of removal approaches.
how to participate
- buy $removal — your purchase funds immediate carbon removal infrastructure
- trade actively — every transaction generates proceeds for atmospheric services
- join the infrastructure movement — support systemic climate solutions
frequently asked questions
how is this different from carbon credits?
ensurance funds infrastructure building, not just market trading. $removal supports natural asset protection, nature-based carbon removal, and atmospheric stabilization as essential public infrastructure—not speculative offset trading.
where do the proceeds actually go?
they flow to climate-stability.ensurance to fund nature-based carbon removal, natural asset protection, and systemic climate stabilization efforts. this includes forest and wetland conservation, enhanced rock weathering, and other proven removal approaches.
is this a good investment?
this isn't investment advice, but $removal represents participation in climate infrastructure development. you're funding the essential systems—primarily nature-based—that will stabilize the atmosphere and protect communities from climate impacts.
can i create ensurance for other climate infrastructure?
yes. the protocol supports ensurance coins for any critical climate infrastructure. agents can mint coins for natural asset protection, adaptation systems, or other systemic climate solutions.
the bottom line
carbon removal isn't a market problem—it's an infrastructure problem. we wouldn't leave roads, bridges, or wastewater treatment to speculative markets. why should we treat the atmosphere any differently?
by participating in $removal, you're not just funding carbon removal. you're investing in the climate infrastructure—led by nature-based solutions and natural asset protection—that will safeguard our planet for generations.
the atmosphere is our shared commons. it's time we treated it with the seriousness of essential infrastructure.