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Direct Air Capture of Carbon Dioxide
External Publications by David Sandalow & Julio Friedmann • December 10, 2018
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External Publications by David Sandalow & Julio Friedmann • December 10, 2018
This roadmapĀ evaluates the portfolio of negative emission technologiesĀ in under 2 degree C scenarios. The report explores direct air capture (DAC) technologies, long-term goals for DAC (e.g. economic viability, ensuring net CO2Ā removal from the use of DAC and CO2Ā utilization, role of renewable electricity, research, development and deploymentĀ targets)Ā and policy support.
While he hasnāt released an official plan, Trumpās playbook the last time he was in office and his frequent complaints about clean energy offer clues to whatās ahead.
Novemberās election for president of the United States will have crucial implications for the nationās and worldās energy and climate policies.
Why is the United States struggling to enact policies to reduce carbon emissions? Conventional wisdom holds that the wealthy and powerful are to blame, as the oligarchs and corporations that wield disproportionate sway over politicians prioritize their short-term financial interests over the climateās long-term health.
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External Publications by David Sandalow & Julio Friedmann • December 10, 2018