For billions of years, the oceans have been absorbing CO2 from the atmosphere. Now, to boost that drawdown, startup companies and researchers are experimenting with ‘marine carbon dioxide removal’ by altering the chemistry of the ocean and sinking biomass to the seafloor.
  • Lvxferre@mander.xyzEnglish
    53·
    5 months ago

    Some scientists say CO2 removal is simply a distraction from the urgency of the climate crisis and an excuse to continue burning fossil fuels.

    Bingo~

    • BearOfaTime@lemm.eeEnglish
      12·
      5 months ago

      I’m surprised you haven’t been downvoted to oblivion.

      CO2 removal/credit trading was a scam from the start - so obviously that it was discussed in print at the time.

  • Optional@lemmy.worldEnglish
    29·
    5 months ago

    It’s not the ocean’s fault. How about we force oil company CEOs to absorb more CO2.

  • Gerudo@lemm.eeEnglish
    11·
    5 months ago

    I just picture scientists leaning down on the bech going "pspspsps’