INCENTIVIZING INNOVATION IN THE REALM OF SOCIAL GOODS: PATENT LAW'S UNINTENDED INHIBITING EFFECT ON ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGICAL ADVANCEMENT.

The article examines the challenges in combating climate change, emphasizing the need for innovative technologies like Direct Air Capture (DAC) that can remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere rather than merely reducing emissions at the source. Topics include the role of patent law in hindering DAC innovation, the effectiveness of DAC technology compared to traditional methods, andregulatory solutions to facilitate its development in efforts to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions.