New ways to remove CO2 from atmosphere must grow much faster, report says
A new report warns that novel carbon dioxide removal technologies must scale up significantly faster to meet global climate goals. While current growth rates are promising, they remain insufficient to bridge the gap between government pledges and the requirements of the Paris climate agreement.
Why it matters
Accelerating carbon removal technology is considered essential for limiting global heating to 1.5C, as current land-based methods like tree planting are insufficient.
Direct air capture fans on the roof of a garbage incinerator in Hinwil outside Zurich. Photograph: Orjan Ellingvag/Alamy View image in fullscreen Direct air capture fans on the roof of a garbage incinerator in Hinwil outside Zurich. Photograph: Orjan Ellingvag/Alamy Greenhouse gas emissions New ways to remove CO2 from atmosphere must grow much faster, report says Novel forms of CO 2 removal must expand at ‘highly ambitious rates’ if world is to limit global heating to 1.5C, says study
The article relies on scientific data and expert reports to frame the urgency of climate action without using inflammatory language.
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