How carbon capture networks could help curb climate change | Bas Sudmeijer

The video discusses the importance of sustainability and the challenges faced by cities like Edmonton, Scunthorpe, and Granite Falls due to greenhouse gas emissions. It introduces carbon capture and storage as a potential solution, highlighting the need for economic and technological advancements. The video emphasizes the importance of mapping and network effects in reducing costs and scaling up carbon capture efforts. Case studies of Edmonton and Scunthorpe illustrate the potential for global implementation. The video concludes with a call for collaboration and innovation to overcome future challenges and build a sustainable future.

What is a common challenge faced by cities like Edmonton and Scunthorpe?

• Insufficient water supply

• High greenhouse gas emissions linked to local employment

• Lack of renewable energy sources

• Overpopulation

What is the primary goal of carbon capture and storage (CCS)?

• To replace all fossil fuels with solar energy

• To reduce water pollution

• To capture CO2 and store it underground

• To increase fossil fuel extraction

Why is collaboration important in developing CO2 networks?

• It decreases the efficiency of CCS

• It increases the amount of CO2 emissions

• It helps in reducing the cost of carbon capture

• It limits the number of emitters involved

What is a key factor in optimizing CO2 networks?

• Focusing only on renewable energy sources

• Reducing the distance between sources and sinks

• Increasing the distance between sources and sinks

• Eliminating all CO2 emissions

How can existing oil and gas infrastructure be utilized in CO2 networks?

• By reusing and repurposing them for CO2 storage

• By dismantling them completely

• By converting them into solar farms

• By using them for water storage

What is the role of network effects in CO2 networks?

• They increase the cost of carbon capture

• They limit the number of emitters involved

• They reduce the cost and risk for emitters

• They decrease the efficiency of CCS

What is the significance of proximity to storage in CO2 networks?

• It reduces the cost of carbon capture

• It increases the cost of carbon capture

• It limits the number of emitters involved

• It has no impact on the cost

What is the potential benefit of CO2 networks in chemical processes?

• They can be used to create building materials

• They can increase CO2 emissions

• They can reduce water usage

• They can eliminate the need for fossil fuels

What is a critical requirement for the success of CO2 networks?

• Favorable regulatory environment

• Complete reliance on fossil fuels

• High national debt

• Isolation of emitters

What is the ultimate goal of building CO2 networks?

• To eliminate all CO2 emissions

• To permanently store CO2 underground

• To transition away from fossil fuels

• To increase fossil fuel extraction