We only have time to focus on proven solutions for carbon removal

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Carbon removal investors should focus on low-risk, scalable nature-based solutions, rather than complex technologies that require vast amounts of funding, research and development, argues Alastair Collier from UK climate tech firm A Healthier Earth

With greenhouse gas concentrations in the atmosphere surging to record levels, we urgently need to scale the carbon dioxide removal (CDR) market alongside significantly reducing emissions. CDR is full...

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