Climate change is one of the greatest challenges humanity has ever faced, and yet, most solutions focus only on reducing carbon emissions. While cutting emissions is important, it does not remove the excess carbon dioxide (CO₂) that has already accumulated in the atmosphere. In Resurrect Titans, Timothy C. Thompson introduces Complete Mitigation Science (CMS), a revolutionary approach that goes beyond emissions reduction to actively reverse global warming. By understanding CMS, we can move from a climate crisis to a true cure.
What is Complete Mitigation Science (CMS)?
Complete Mitigation Science (CMS) is a scientific approach that focuses on fully restoring Earth’s natural carbon balance. Unlike traditional climate strategies that rely solely on reducing emissions, CMS prioritizes sequestration science, the process of absorbing and storing CO₂ through natural systems like mature forests. In Resurrect Titans, Timothy C. Thompson explains how CMS provides a measurable, effective way to mitigate climate change by restoring ecosystems that have been weakened by centuries of deforestation and industrial activity.
Why Emissions Reduction Alone Isn’t Enough
Most climate policies today focus on cutting emissions through renewable energy, carbon taxes, and industrial regulations. While these efforts are valuable, they do not address the excess CO₂ already trapped in the atmosphere. Resurrect Titans highlights that even if we reduced emissions to zero today, the world would still experience rising temperatures because past emissions remain in the air for centuries. Timothy C. Thompson argues that CMS offers the only viable solution to actively remove carbon and restore the climate.
The Role of Sequestration Science in CMS
A key principle of CMS is sequestration science, which focuses on how trees, soil, and other natural systems absorb carbon. Resurrect Titans reveals that mature trees, what Thompson calls Titans—are the most powerful tools for CO₂ sequestration. Unlike young trees, which absorb only small amounts of carbon, fully grown trees can store thousands of pounds of CO₂ per year. CMS emphasizes allowing forests to mature, rather than continuously harvesting young trees, to maximize their sequestration potential.
How CMS Can Reverse Climate Change
The most compelling aspect of CMS is its ability to actively reverse global warming. In Resurrect Titans, Timothy C. Thompson explains that if even 15% of the world’s trees were allowed to reach full maturity, they could absorb more carbon than all human-made emissions combined. CMS shifts the focus from reducing emissions to increasing sequestration, proving that restoring nature is the fastest and most effective way to stabilize the climate.
The Economic and Environmental Benefits of CMS
Implementing CMS does not just benefit the climate. it also strengthens ecosystems and economies. Resurrect Titans points out that healthy forests prevent soil erosion, improve water cycles, and create sustainable timber industries. Timothy C. Thompson argues that by adopting CMS principles, governments and businesses can transition toward forestry practices that support both economic growth and environmental recovery. Natural attrition harvesting, where only dead or dying trees are removed, is one CMS strategy that balances conservation with economic interests.
The Urgency of Adopting CMS
With global temperatures rising and extreme weather events becoming more frequent, the time to act is now. In Resurrect Titans, Timothy C. Thompson warns that without widespread adoption of CMS, we will soon reach a point where reversing climate change becomes impossible. CMS is not just a theoretical concept.it is a scientifically backed strategy that can be implemented immediately to restore Earth’s natural balance.
Complete Mitigation Science (CMS) offers a path forward in the fight against climate change. Unlike conventional approaches that focus solely on reducing emissions, CMS prioritizes sequestration science to actively remove carbon from the atmosphere. Resurrect Titans by Timothy C. Thompson provides a compelling case for why CMS is the key to reversing global warming and ensuring a sustainable future. The choice is clear: we can continue on the path of crisis, or we can embrace CMS and move toward a true cure for our planet.