Is Large-Scale CDR Sustainable?

Episode 16 of the Carbon Removal Newsroom podcast, hosted by Carbon Removal Strategies LLC, titled "Is Large-Scale CDR Sustainable?" was published on February 13, 2024 and runs 34 minutes.

February 13, 2024 ·34m · Carbon Removal Newsroom

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Summary

Is Large-Scale CDR Sustainable? Two recent journal publications point to potential risks associated with large-scale carbon dioxide removal (CDR). Is 10 gigatons annually a realistic and sustainable target? Should we aim for 1 gigaton, or could 28 be feasible? What land use and energy limitations are inherent in large-scale CDR, and what policy measures could ensure a just and scientifically rigorous implementation of this emerging technology? In this episode, our Policy Panel discusses both the potential pitfalls and the potential necessity of large-scale carbon removal, as humanity continues to emit over 40 gigatons of CO2 annually (and counting). A must-listen for those who question the viability of CDR as well as those who believe in the "gigatons or bust" approach. On This Episode Wil Burns Holly Jean Buck Radhika Moolgavkar Resources Science paperEnvironmental Science & Technology paperHolly's book Ending Fossil Fuels Connect with Nori Nori Nori’s X account Nori’s other podcast Reversing Climate Change Nori’s CDR meme X account

Episode Description

Is Large-Scale CDR Sustainable?

Two recent journal publications point to potential risks associated with large-scale carbon dioxide removal (CDR). Is 10 gigatons annually a realistic and sustainable target? Should we aim for 1 gigaton, or could 28 be feasible? What land use and energy limitations are inherent in large-scale CDR, and what policy measures could ensure a just and scientifically rigorous implementation of this emerging technology?

In this episode, our Policy Panel discusses both the potential pitfalls and the potential necessity of large-scale carbon removal, as humanity continues to emit over 40 gigatons of CO2 annually (and counting).

A must-listen for those who question the viability of CDR as well as those who believe in the "gigatons or bust" approach.

On This Episode

Holly Jean Buck

Radhika Moolgavkar

Resources

Science paper Environmental Science & Technology paperHolly's book Ending Fossil Fuels

Connect with Nori

Nori’s X account

Nori’s other podcast Reversing Climate Change

Nori’s CDR meme X account

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