CARBON CAPTURE.

Naomi Oreskes criticizes current practices of carbon capture, arguing that they often contribute to climate change rather than combat it. However, she acknowledges the importance of carbon capture and utilization (CCU) in redirecting our carbon trajectory and achieving a circular carbon economy. CCU involves converting carbon dioxide (CO2) into usable carbon for various products. While direct air capture is currently expensive, it offers a long-term solution, and utilizing captured carbon can reduce costs and create valuable products. Oreskes emphasizes the need for carbon capture as part of the solution to keep global temperatures below two degrees Celsius. However, she argues that taxpayer funds should be focused on proven methods like energy efficiency and renewables, while private-sector actors can invest in carbon capture initiatives. [Extracted from the article]