Scientists at COP28 Say Carbon Removal Fast Becoming 'Necessary'.

A new report released at the COP28 climate talks in Dubai highlights the urgent need for major cuts to fossil fuel use in order to prevent the planet from surpassing the 1.5C warming threshold. Without these cuts, the world may have to rely on unproven carbon dioxide removal technologies to reduce global temperatures. The report emphasizes that radical transformations are necessary to prevent Earth from exceeding the warming limit. The hottest year on record, with temperatures 1.4C above pre-industrial levels, further underscores the need for action. The report also stresses the importance of a rapid transition away from fossil fuels and the need to increase carbon removal capacity. However, carbon removal should not be seen as a replacement for emissions reductions. The report concludes that while carbon removal technologies are still in their early stages, they will be an important tool in the fight against climate change. [Extracted from the article]