David HoJul 22, 2023

When those of us who work on CO₂ removal (CDR) meet, it’s apparent that no one wants to do this and no one thinks it’s easy.

It’s far easier and cheaper to stop emitting CO₂.

The fact that some of the smartest people I know decide to work on CDR signals our desperation.

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@davidho if scientists understandably feel unqualified to tackle the messiness of #socialscience needed to drive #behaviourchange, I wish they dedicated themselves to *any* #climatetech BUT #carbonremoval #CDR, because it's 100% accelerating & encouraging MORE emissions. There are plenty of other areas like #CircularEconomy, #energytransition #smargrid #EV #retrofit where talents can/should be used...https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2023/mar/30/government-gambles-on-carbon-capture-and-storage-tech-despite-scientists-doubts
UK government gambles on carbon capture and storage tech despite scientists’ doubts

Controversial technology is at centre of ‘powering up Britain’ strategy, but critics argue it has ‘little merit’ and ‘delays real cuts in emissions’

The Guardian
Jul 22, 2023 at 6:55pmWeb