Is carbon removal critical to save the planet, or just hot air?

by Mark Hillsdon, reuters.com, October 2, 3:02 PM

„Summary:

Microsoft and Shopify have started to invest heavily in carbon dioxide removal (CDR) technologies
The U.S. government is strongly backing the sector, including by signalling its intention to buy CDR services directly
However, UNFCCC has appeared to rule out role for DAC and BECCS in carbon credit trading system
Detractors say funds should go into proven solutions like renewables and abating emissions
But scientists argue CDR is vital in reducing historical emissions and for hard-to-abate sectors“