TED: A new way to remove CO2 from the atmosphere | Jennifer Wilcox

The video discusses the challenge of capturing CO2 from the air, comparing natural and synthetic methods. It explains the design and function of air contactors, highlighting energy and cost considerations. Innovations by companies like Carbon Engineering, Climeworks, and Global Thermostat are explored. The potential of negative emissions and the importance of investment in CO2 capture technology are emphasized, with a call for global cooperation to address climate change.

What is the approximate concentration of CO2 in the air today?

What challenges are faced when capturing CO2 directly from the air?

What are the two basic approaches to growing or building a synthetic forest?

How does the liquid-based approach to CO2 capture work?

What is the significance of high-purity CO2 in the carbon capture process?

What is the estimated cost to capture CO2 using current technologies?

What are some of the companies mentioned that are working on carbon capture technologies?

How does the concept of negative emissions relate to carbon capture?

What are the potential products that can be created from captured CO2?

What investments are necessary for the advancement of carbon capture technologies?