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Climate 201 NETS XI: Direct Air Capture, p2 and NETS conclusion
24 Jan 2022 · 41 min
Episode notes
In this episode, we will continue our analysis of Direct Air Capture and conclude the series on negative emissions - crucial component of decarbonisation, or a techno-utopian distraction from the real problems we face? [Don't expect an actual answer]
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Physical Attraction
Thomas · Tech & Science · English
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