A new study published in Environmental Research Letters explores how early-stage scientific advances in Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR) are having a concrete impact within and beyond the academic realm.
By linking CDR research to patents, policy documents, and media coverage, the study shows that these advances fuel further scientific research, shape public discourse, and spur technological development. However, the impact of CDR solutions is very heterogeneous. Conventional CDR methods, such as afforestation and reforestation programs, gather attention from policymakers and media outlets but hardly translate into technological applications. In contrast, novel methods, such as Direct Air Capture (DAC), show promising results across different dimensions.
The analysis also points to the geographic clustering of CDR scientific activities, with countries specializing in specific technologies and potentially facilitating the link between scientific discovery, commercial application, and policy impact.
Finally, the study emphasizes the urgent need for stronger coordination between science, technology, and policy to accelerate innovation in CDR solutions, which are essential to meeting global climate targets.
For more details, read the full article in Environmental Research Letters 
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