Negative emissions

CO₂ removal: Why the EU is moving forward while Germany hesitates.

The EU is now demanding that oil and gas companies set up geological CO₂ storage facilities that enable CCS and CO₂ removal technologies such as direct air capture (DACCS) and bioenergy with CCS (BECCS). For the German government, however, removing CO₂ from the atmosphere is a low priority. However, the Climate Council, scientists and associations are calling for exactly this.

By Nico Beckert

Emissions trading: How carbon debts enable the ramp-up of CO2 removals

The ramp-up of CO2 removal technologies is currently still sluggish. Yet the need is huge if Europe wants to meet its climate targets. Integrating negative emissions into the ETS could help, as could taking on CO2 debt.

By Lukas Knigge

Direct air capture: How China and the United States advance the new technology

China has recently tested a system for filtering carbon dioxide from the atmosphere (DAC). Thanks to its strength in mass production, the country could significantly contribute to reducing the costs of these technologies. The United States also provides billions in funding – and companies such as Climeworks are reporting progress. Nevertheless, the challenges remain significant.

By Nico Beckert

Fraunhofer advocates DACCS – and warns of risks

By Nico Beckert

Study: Climate targets require huge negative emissions

By Alexandra Endres

German government formulates rules for carbon storage

The German government relies on the controversial CCS technology faster and on a larger scale than previously thought to reach its climate targets. An internal government report shows that millions of metric tons of carbon dioxide are to be exported and dumped in storage facilities as early as 2030.

By Bernhard Pötter