In picturesque Squamish, British Columbia, Carbon Engineering is making strides in carbon capture technology.
Their “direct air capture” pilot plant, after nearly a decade of development, shows promise in combating climate change.
The plant uses a big fan and special chemicals to get CO2 from the air and make fuel.
Chemist Jenny McCahill likes that they turn CO2, which was seen as trash, into something important.
While challenges remain, like finding a viable business model, the progress signifies hope.
With ongoing efforts worldwide, such innovations offer …