Carbon Capture and Climate Change

What are the two things we should do when we make a mess?

• Stop things from getting worse and clean up as best we can

• Ignore the mess and hope it goes away

• Blame others for the mess and avoid taking responsibility

• Make the mess even bigger and more chaotic

What are some of the consequences of climate change?

• Decreased carbon dioxide levels and improved air quality

• Increased rainfall, cooler temperatures, and greener landscapes

• Melting ice caps, rising sea-levels, drought, and expanding deserts

• More frequent hurricanes and tornadoes

What is the main cause of rising CO2 levels in the atmosphere?

• Volcanic eruptions and natural disasters

• Industrial pollution and waste

• Burning fuels made primarily of carbon

• Deforestation and land degradation

Why is cutting emissions not enough to avert the climate crisis?

• The CO2 levels in the atmosphere are not significant

• The climate crisis is not caused by CO2 emissions

• Cutting emissions will automatically clean the atmosphere

• The CO2 already in the atmosphere will continue to trap heat for centuries

Why are trees alone not the solution to carbon capture?

• Trees cannot grow in areas affected by climate change

• Trees store carbon temporarily and can release it through decay or fire

• Trees are not effective at absorbing CO2 from the atmosphere

• Creating new ecosystems with trees is too complex and time-consuming

What is the simplest method of carbon capture?

• Using renewable energy sources

• Planting more trees and forests

• Storing carbon in soil and rocks

• Direct Air Capture using chemically treated filters

How much CO2 can the world's largest DAC plant capture in a year?

• 4,000 tonnes

• 10,000 tonnes

• 100,000 tonnes

• 1 million tonnes

What is the alternative to burying captured carbon dioxide?

• Using it as an ingredient in materials like concrete and plastic

• Releasing it back into the atmosphere

• Sending it into space

• Storing it in underground chambers

What is the potential benefit of using recycled fuel in aviation?

• Creating more pollution in the atmosphere

• Making the industry carbon neutral

• Reducing the need for carbon capture

• Increasing CO2 emissions from airplanes

Why is carbon capture a topic of debate?

• It does not have any significant impact on climate change

• It is too expensive and impractical to implement

• It is not a scientifically proven method of reducing CO2 levels

• It could be used as a way for businesses and governments to avoid reducing emissions