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Achieving net zero: Why costs of direct air capture need to drop for large-scale adoption

Direct air capture is one of the most effective carbon dioxide removal technologies.

Direct air capture is one of the most effective carbon dioxide removal technologies. Image: CLIMEWORKS via REUTERS

David Webb
Chief Sustainability Officer, Managing Director and Senior Partner, Boston Consulting Group (BCG)
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Direct air capture costs are about 10 ten times what they could be.
Direct air capture costs are about 10 ten times what they could be. Image: BCG
Lowering direct air capture costs will require rapid deployment, supportive policy and incentives.
Lowering direct air capture costs will require rapid deployment, supportive policy and incentives. Image: BCG
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