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The McKinsey Podcast

Everything you wanted to know about carbon removals but were afraid to ask

Apr 18, 2024
The podcast explores the business of carbon removal and its role in combating hard-to-abate emissions. It delves into the vulnerabilities of Black Americans to climate change and offers solutions for preventing further harm. The discussion also highlights the financial opportunities in the carbon removal market and the importance of public-private partnerships for climate impact prioritization.
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Quick takeaways

  • Carbon dioxide removal is evolving into a lucrative industry with regulatory support for combating hard-to-abate emissions.
  • Black communities face heightened vulnerability to climate change due to historical disparities like redlining, impacting the US economy.

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Importance of Carbon Dioxide Removal Industry

The podcast highlights the transition of carbon dioxide removal from individual technologies to a full-fledged industry. Regulatory paths and incentives in developed nations are driving an acceleration in the development of technologies for carbon removal. The discussion emphasizes the role of carbon dioxide removal (CDR) in complementing decarbonization efforts to combat hard-to-abate emissions, particularly in sectors reliant on fossil fuels.

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