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- Almanac Beer Company in Alameda, California uses direct air capture to carbonate beers with carbon dioxide extracted from the environment.
- Damian Fagan, head of Almanac Beer Company, describes the process as surreal.
- Matthew Realff, a chemical engineer, notes that while this technology won't solve global warming alone, it could help make carbon capture more affordable and accessible.
- Despite advancements in the last 15 years, scaling up remains a challenge, especially after recent funding cuts to major projects in the U.S.
