As debate over carbon removal swirls, America steps up funding

As the carbon dioxide removal industry grows, engineered solutions like direct-air capture are getting more attention.

According to the IPCC, novel methods for carbon dioxide removal are necessary to meet the Paris climate targets. 

But another UN body, the UNFCCC, recently sparked controversy by concluding in draft language that “engineering-based removal activities…pose unknown environmental and social risks.” That language could have ramifications for how carbon removal gets considered in upcoming international climate negotiations.

Amidst the debate over the role of carbon removal, the US government is stepping up with some large investments in direct-air capture hubs and R&D support for novel technologies, creating a positive signal for the market.

This week, Savvy Bowman, a program manager at ClearPath, joins us to explain what this all means for the future of carbon removal technologies and policies.

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