Carbon Removal Technologies: Direct Air Capture and Storage

A wave of carbon removal technologies, including direct air capture, aims to capture carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, store it, and potentially help reduce global warming. One example discussed is the Orca direct air capture plant near Reykjavik, Iceland, which uses specialized filters and heat to capture and store CO2. While effective, these technologies require significant energy and can only remove a modest amount of CO2 compared to global emissions. Despite its early stages and high cost, firms like ClimeWorks aim to scale up these technologies for greater impact.