Na’im Merchant of Carbon Removal Canada is calling for greater investment in direct air capture (DAC) as Alberta eyes leadership in carbon removal. With carbon dioxide lingering for up to 1,000 years, Merchant argues that DAC is vital for removing historical emissions and addressing hard-to-abate sectors.
Alberta’s new ACCIP incentive and Canada’s federal CCUS tax credit have drawn global attention. But with Climeworks downsizing and U.S. commitments wavering, Merchant warns that innovation must not stall. Comparing DAC to early solar tech, he urges continued research to ensure viable climate solutions emerge.
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