Q&A: The current state of ‘carbon dioxide removal’ around the world
A new report emphasizes that carbon dioxide removal (CDR) technologies must be scaled up significantly to meet the 1.5C global warming target by 2100. Current global plans are insufficient, requiring a fourfold increase in CDR capacity by 2050.
Why it matters
CDR is considered a critical component of climate policy to mitigate the effects of 'overshoot' pathways where emissions exceed safe temperature limits.
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The article summarizes scientific findings from a report without taking a political stance.
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