Carbon Capture: false hopes and harsh realities
Do not buy the fossil-fuel industry’s hype about carbon-capture technology, even the schemes that work cannot be scaled up to the necessary levels, explains John Clarke
A recent headline in the Guardian glowingly suggests that a ‘new powder that captures carbon could be “quantum leap” for industry.
The epitome of
#JunkScience.
#FarmAnimals produce
#carbon emissions at substantial rates. This cannot be in dispute. If we are going to
#decarbonize then we must manage their populations, not look for
#MagicBullets. Embracing a
#PlantBasedDiet by all requires
#farms to be more productive and sustainable. A balance of all factors is needed, not this
#bullshit rhetoric.
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2024/sep/28/cows-help-farms-capture-more-carbon-in-soil-study-shows?CMP=share_btn_urlCows help farms capture more carbon in soil, study shows
Research also reveals that a mixture of arable crops and cattle helps improve the biodiversity of the land
Fish oil may increase risk of heart conditions and stroke, study finds
But supplements could reduce likelihood of heart attack for people who already have cardiovascular disease
‘Magical’ tech innovations a distraction from real solutions, climate experts warn
Overemphasis on innovation and carbon removal risks distracting from main goal of stopping use of fossil fuels, say scientists
Carbon dioxide removal: the tech that is polarising climate science
For some, CDR is crucial to staying below 1.5C. Others say it should not even be on the table. Why is it so controversial?
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Richard R Lee