'Returns could be in the trillions': Report touts huge investment opportunity of carbon removal technologies

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Climeworks launched its direct air capture and storage plant in Iceland in September 2021 | Credit: Climeworks
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Climeworks launched its direct air capture and storage plant in Iceland in September 2021 | Credit: Climeworks

BeZero Carbon research points to growing commercial interest in carbon removals such as direct air capture, enhanced weathering and biochar

Growing numbers of businesses are now investing in carbon removals such as direct air capture (DAC), enhanced weathering and biochar technologies in a bid to secure future financial savings and position...

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