Curious about the future of carbon capture? The hosts delve into the economic viability of direct air capture versus traditional methods and scrutinize the challenges in the oil industry's transition. They tackle pressing questions about achieving net zero by 2050, comparing carbon removal and solar geoengineering strategies. Additionally, insightful discussions highlight the interconnected crises of climate change and biodiversity, emphasizing the stakes for vulnerable regions. Get ready for a thought-provoking look at tech innovations and policy shifts in the energy landscape!
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DAC's Distinct Role
Direct air capture (DAC) doesn't compete with traditional carbon capture on economics.
DAC serves different purposes: carbon removal for negative emissions and synthetic fuel production.
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Carbon Removal vs. Capture
Carbon removal and capture, though often coupled, have distinct purposes.
Policy changes in the U.S. administration create uncertainty about carbon removal's future.
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Obstacles to Emission Reductions
The three biggest obstacles to significant GHG emission reductions by 2050 are selfishness, short-term thinking, and corruption.
These human factors significantly impede progress in addressing climate change.
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Gwynne Dyer's "Climate Wars" explores the potential for large-scale conflict and societal breakdown stemming from climate change. The book examines how resource scarcity, mass migrations, and environmental disasters could destabilize nations and trigger wars. Dyer analyzes various scenarios, highlighting the potential for conflict over water, food, and land. He argues that climate change is not just an environmental issue but a significant security threat. The book serves as a stark warning about the potential consequences of inaction on climate change.
David Keith is Professor and Founding Faculty Director, Climate Systems Engineering Initiative at the University of Chicago. He is the founder of Carbon Engineering and was formerly a professor at Harvard University and the University of Calgary. He splits his time between Canmore and Chicago.
Sara Hastings-Simon studies energy transitions at the intersection of policy, business, and technology. She’s a policy wonk, a physicist turned management consultant, and a professor at the University of Calgary and Director of the Master of Science in Sustainable Energy Development.
Ed Whittingham is a clean energy policy/finance professional specializing in renewable electricity generation and transmission, carbon capture, carbon removal and low carbon transportation. He is a Public Policy Forum fellow and formerly the executive director of the Pembina Institute, a national clean energy think tank.
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