New technical CDR methods explained simply

Proven CO₂ removal methods such as afforestation will not be enough to remove enough carbon dioxide from the atmosphere to achieve our climate targets. At the same time, new chemical-technical solutions will have to be used. CDRterra scientists are investigating the feasibility, potential and risks of three of these new methods: artificial photosynthesis, climate-friendly building materials and the capture of carbon dioxide from the ambient air with subsequent long-term storage (Direct Air Carbon Capture and Storage, DACCS). Our German factsheet ‘Neue technische Verfahren zur CO₂-Entnahme aus der Atmosphäre’ (New technical processes for removing CO₂ from the atmosphere) summarises the results they are achieving.

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The factsheet was created with special support from the joint projects NETPEC, DAC-Tales and DACCUSS-Pre.

CDRterra factsheets: If you are interested in learning more about CO₂ removal

The factsheet „Kohlendioxidentnahmeverfahren an Land – wie sie funktionieren und warum wir sie brauchen, um unsere Klimaziele zu erreichen” provides a general overview of CDR methods.

The factsheet „Die Kohlenstoffspeicherung unserer Böden steigern“  provides information on the potential, technical development status and advantages and disadvantages of CO₂ removal methods using soils.

Information on biological CDR methods can be found in the factsheet “Mit der Kraft der Pflanzen: Biologische Verfahren zur CO₂-Entnahme aus der Atmosphäre”.

Das factsheet “Die Bedeutung einer gezielten CO₂-Entnahme für die Zukunft des Europäischen Emissionshandelssystems (ETS)” discusses the implementation of CDR in the ETS.