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Carbon-sucking projects, also known as carbon capture and storage (CCS) or direct air capture (DAC), aim to reduce atmospheric CO2 levels by capturing and storing carbon dioxide. Here's an overview:

How it Works

- *Carbon Capture*: CO2 is captured from industrial sources or directly from the air using filters or other technologies.

- *Storage*: Captured CO2 is then injected deep underground into rock formations, where it's stored permanently.

Benefits

- *Reduced Emissions*: CCS can reduce emissions from industrial sources like cement production, which accounts for 6.5% of global emissions.

- *Negative Emissions*: DAC can remove CO2 from the atmosphere, potentially reversing climate change.

Challenges and Implications

- *Cost*: Currently, removing a ton of CO2 costs around $1,000, but companies like Climeworks aim to reduce costs to $100 per ton by 2050.

- *Energy Consumption*: DAC requires significant energy, potentially consuming over half the world's current energy supply.

- *Infrastructure*: Transporting CO2 would require extensive pipeline networks.

- *Controversy*: Some argue CCS perpetuates fossil fuel use, while others see it as a necessary tool for reducing emissions ¹ ² ³.

Large-Scale Projects

- *Climeworks' Mammoth Plant*: Located in Iceland, it can capture 36,000 tons of CO2 annually, ten times more than its predecessor, the Orca plant.

- *Other Projects*: Companies like Northern Lights and Britain's industrial clusters are exploring CCS for industrial emissions ¹ ³ ⁴.

Future Prospects

- *Scalability*: CCS and DAC need to be scaled up significantly to impact global emissions.

- *Technological Advancements*: Innovations can reduce costs and increase efficiency.

- *Policy Support*: Governments can incentivize CCS and DAC through tax credits, subsidies, or carbon pricing ³.

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