Carbon Capture
Carbon Capture
Carbon Capture
Renewable carbon capture represents an innovative approach to mitigating greenhouse gas emissions by utilizing natural or biological processes to capture and store carbon dioxide from the atmosphere or industrial sources. Unlike traditional carbon capture and storage (CCS) technologies that rely on energy-intensive processes and often use fossil fuels, renewable carbon capture harnesses biological systems such as plants, trees, and certain types of algae to absorb and sequester carbon dioxide through photosynthesis. Additionally, bioenergy with carbon capture and storage (BECCS) involves capturing carbon dioxide emissions from biomass combustion or biofuel production and permanently storing them underground. These approaches not only help mitigate climate change by removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere but also offer co-benefits such as restoring ecosystems, enhancing soil fertility, and supporting biodiversity. While renewable carbon capture technologies are still in the early stages of development and deployment, they hold significant potential as part of a comprehensive strategy to achieve carbon neutrality and combat climate change effectively. Continued research, innovation, and investment in renewable carbon capture are essential to unlocking its full potential and accelerating the transition to a more sustainable and resilient future.