To Drive Carbon Removal at Scale, Europe Should Embrace Diverse Technologies

The European Commission proposes integrating limited carbon removal credits into its Emissions Trading System starting 2031, focusing initially on two technologies, Direct Air Carbon Capture and Storage and Bioenergy with Carbon Capture and Storage. Experts argue that to truly scale carbon removal, the EU must broaden the approved technology range to foster competition, innovation, and cost reduction while addressing residual emissions in hard-to-abate sectors.

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