Carbon removal is aimed at preventing the entry of carbon emissions into the atmosphere from the source. This is different from carbon capture. Carbon removal is quite complicated and its an on going research for advancement. Some of the options include:-
- Direct air capture: Uses large fans to move air through a filter to absorb CO2.
- Direct air carbon capture and storage: CO2 is extracted from the air and stored in geological formations deep underground.
- Bioenergy with carbon capture and storage: Atmospheric CO2 absorbed by plants, the plant material (biomass) is burned to produce energy, and the CO2 released in that process is captured and stored underground.
- Combining direct air carbon dioxide capture technologies and geothermal energy: Large scale carbon dioxide (CO2) removal systems could potentially be supplied with enough energy to remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and safely store it underground.
The IPCC has suggested that carbon removal methods have differing potentials for achieving negative emissions, separate associated costs and side effects, and are at current various levels of development from conceptual to prototypes and early stage products. Moreover, these technologies require huge amounts for research and development to reach the necessary cost and scale to affect global warming.
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I love seeing the variety of carbon removal methods being explored
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This is quite an impressive step of ensuring that change is seen in the near future and the world is a better place.
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Very impressive!! It demonstrates a recognition of the importance of investing in innovative solutions to reduce carbon emissions and mitigate the impacts of global warming. This support will likely catalyze further advancements in this critical area.
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It's quite a good move aimed at impacting the very best to the environment by ensuring carbon levels are minimized
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Wow .I am amazed by how much we actually do to help reduce the amount of carbon in our environment.we have to act now
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A great step by the U.S department of energy towards creating a net zero environment. This is a commendable step that should be emulated all around the globe.