

Direct Air Capture Is Ridiculous & Counterproductive — Mark Z. Jacobson
Aug 16, 2023
Mark Z. Jacobson, professor of civil and environmental engineering at Stanford University, discusses the drawbacks of direct air capture and government funding. The chapter explores the motivations and challenges of carbon capture and its effectiveness in reducing CO2 emissions. It also delves into the lack of progress in direct air capture technology and the need for a transition to clean renewable energy.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Direct Air Capture and Government Funding
01:33 • 8min
The Inflation Reduction Act and the Push for Natural Gas
09:53 • 2min
The Motivations and Challenges of Carbon Capture and Direct Air Capture
11:42 • 9min
Challenges and Lack of Progress in Direct Air Capture Technology
21:00 • 20min
Government Policy and Implementing Strategies to Address Political Issues
41:13 • 4min
The Need for Transition to Clean Renewable Energy and Green Hydrogen Applications
45:05 • 4min