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Study: Solar Power Key to Affordable Carbon Removal

1/22/2025

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A groundbreaking study from LUT University in Finland and OTH Regensburg in Germany reveals that carbon dioxide removal (CDR) technologies are crucial for achieving climate goals of 1.5°C and 1.0°C. Highlighting the potential of solar PV to finance large-scale CDR at under 1% of global GDP, the research urges deeper exploration into CDR strategies and funding options.

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A groundbreaking study from LUT University in Finland and OTH Regensburg in Germany reveals that carbon dioxide removal (CDR) technologies are crucial for achieving climate goals of 1.5°C and 1.0°C. Highlighting the potential of solar PV to finance large-scale CDR at under 1% of global GDP, the research urges deeper exploration into CDR strategies and funding options.