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Plans to stabilise Earth's climate rely on emerging carbon removal technology - we need to get moving


Published on 2024-12-06 08:32:41 - The Conversation
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  • Efforts to reduce emissions and decarbonise industry must be combined with new technology that removes carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. Australia can build an industry around this service.

The article from The Conversation discusses the urgent need for carbon dioxide removal (CDR) technologies to stabilize Earth's climate, given that current efforts to reduce emissions are insufficient to meet the Paris Agreement's targets. It highlights that while reducing emissions is crucial, removing carbon already in the atmosphere is also necessary to achieve net-zero emissions. The piece outlines various CDR methods, including nature-based solutions like reforestation and soil carbon sequestration, as well as technological approaches like direct air capture and bioenergy with carbon capture and storage (BECCS). However, these technologies are still in early stages, facing challenges in scalability, cost, and public acceptance. The article emphasizes the need for significant investment, policy support, and public engagement to advance these technologies, warning that without rapid progress, the world risks missing critical climate targets, leading to more severe climate impacts.

Read the Full The Conversation Article at:
[ https://theconversation.com/plans-to-stabilise-earths-climate-rely-on-emerging-carbon-removal-technology-we-need-to-get-moving-237318 ]

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