Could this breakthrough in temporary carbon dioxide removal technology provide a viable solution for offsetting short-lived climate forcers and supporting sustainable development? This analysis highlights the significance of developing a physics-based framework to account for temporary carbon dioxide removal (CDR) activities, particularly in sectors dominated by short-lived non-CO2climate forcers such as agriculture. The study demonstrates that temporary CDR can serve as compensation for these emissions, providing a viable approach for crediting temporary CDR activities in industries where direct emission reductions are challenging. The key findings of this analysis include: 1. A critical lifetime threshold separating short-lived from long-lived species to distinguish between sectors suitable for temporary CDR and those requiring permanent solutions. 2. A framework that quantifies compensation ratios (α) for temporary CDR with different storage timescales, enabling practical implementation of like-for-like compensation strategies. 3. The importance of considering the transient nature of temporary CDR's climate effects, which can lead to annual temperature deviations even at optimal compensation ratios. This breakthrough has significant implications for ESG and sustainable development, particularly in sectors such as agriculture where short-lived emissions dominate. By providing a viable solution for offsetting these emissions, this technology can support the achievement of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions targets while also promoting sustainable development and improving public health outcomes through air quality improvements.