The US DOE has announced a new initiative, entitled the Carbon Negative Shot, that aims to remove gigatons of atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2) and store it for less than $100/tonne of net CO2-equivalent.
As part of its carbon dioxide removal (CDR) strategy, the US Government sees the expansion of this plan as a key part of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050.
Two of the most crucial aspects of fighting the climate crisis revolve around costs and CDR technology deployment, said Jennifer M. Granholm, US Secretary of Energy.
She added, “With our Carbon Negative Shot, we can help remove the greenhouse gases already warming our planet and affecting our health – positioning America as a net-zero leader and creating good-paying jobs for a transitioning clean energy workforce.”
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