U.S. Energy Department to Invest $1 Billion in Carbon Removal

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In a landmark move. The Energy Department is investing up to 1.2 billion into projects focusing on removing carbon dioxide from the air Energy Secretary, Jennifer Granholm emphasized the potential of this technology in reaching net zero emissions. Saying quote, if we deploy this at scale, this technology can help us make serious headway towards our net zero emissions goals. End quote. The investment is viewed as the largest ever investment in engineered carbon removal. However, critics argue the investment could be better spent on proven clean energy solutions like wind and solar.