Agricultural experts suggest that China and the US can mitigate climate change by prioritizing soil re-carbonization. By capturing atmospheric carbon dioxide and storing it in terrestrial agroecosystems, both nations can restore soil health and increase biodiversity. The proposal includes transitioning from traditional subsidies to payments for ecosystem services. This involves paying farmers for carbon sequestration at rates reflecting the social value of soil carbon, potentially around 50 dollars per credit, until formal carbon markets fully mature.
