Pete Smith, Cameron Hepburn, Ella Adlen, John Beddington, Emily A. Carter, Sabine Fuss, Niall Mac Dowell, Jan C. Minx and Charlotte K. Williams
The Technological and Economic Prospects for CO2 Utilization and Removal
Nature, 2019
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Humans might help solve the climate crisis by turning excess carbon dioxide into useful products.
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As human activities release carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases into the air, the search is on for ways to reduce this load and thus minimize adverse consequences to a warming world. This perspective takes a comprehensive look at the potential of 10 strategies for turning CO2 into useful products based on a review of more than 11,000 scientific papers as well as interviews with experts. In addition to reviewing technical and economic considerations, it summarizes the obstacles that need to be overcome and recommends concrete steps going forward to make the most of the opportunities offered.
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About the Authors
Cameron Hepburn, Ella Adlen, John Beddington, Emily A. Carter, Sabine Fuss, Niall Mac Dowell, Jan C. Minx, Pete Smith and Charlotte K. Williams work with research institutions in the United Kingdom, United States and Germany.
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