Scientists have achieved a major breakthrough in carbon capture technology with the development of a revolutionary system that can remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere at unprecedented scale and efficiency.
The new Direct Air Capture (DAC) facility, built by ClearAir Technologies in partnership with several universities, can extract 1 million tons of CO2 annually while using 75% less energy than previous systems.
Dr. Elena Vasquez, the project’s chief scientist, announced the milestone at the Global Climate Summit. “This represents a fundamental shift in our ability to actively reverse climate change rather than just slowing it down,” she explained to the international audience.
The technology uses advanced nanomaterials and artificial intelligence to optimize the capture process. Unlike earlier systems that required enormous amounts of renewable energy, this facility operates efficiently using standard power sources.
The captured carbon dioxide is converted into useful products including sustainable fuels and building materials, creating a circular economy around carbon removal. This approach makes the process economically viable on a large scale.
Climate experts are calling it a game-changer for meeting global emission reduction targets. The technology could be scaled up to remove billions of tons of CO2 annually if deployed worldwide.
Construction of five additional facilities is planned across three continents, with the goal of removing 50 million tons of atmospheric carbon by 2030.
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