👉 Carbon engineering is a set of technologies aimed at removing carbon dioxide (CO₂) from the atmosphere or industrial sources to mitigate climate change. These methods can be broadly categorized into direct air capture (DAC), bioenergy with carbon capture and storage (BECCS), and ocean fertilization. DAC involves using specialized machines or filters to extract CO₂ directly from the air, which can then be stored underground or utilized in various industrial processes. BECCS combines biomass energy production with carbon capture and storage, where plants absorb CO₂ during growth, and the resulting biomass is burned to generate energy, with the captured CO₂ stored underground. Ocean fertilization involves adding nutrients to ocean waters to stimulate phytoplankton growth, which absorb CO₂ during photosynthesis and can be sequestered when they die and sink to the ocean floor. These techniques aim to reduce atmospheric CO₂ levels, helping to slow global warming and its associated impacts.
