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We can capture carbon before emitting it. For example if we can use carbon to make plastic that saves us energy (especially in areas where energy doesn't come f
by scotty79 3y ago
We can capture carbon before emitting it. For example if we can use carbon to make plastic that saves us energy (especially in areas where energy doesn't come from renewables) then it's a huge benefit. Especially if we don't burn the plastic afterwards, just put it under ground instead.
- adrianN 3y agoWe can either leave the oil in the ground, or turn it into long lived products. But we can't economically suck carbon from the air and turn it into long lived products, but that's exactly what we need to do to prevent catastrophic warming. We have already emitted too much carbon dioxide.