Growing the Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR) market

Public Perception

Public perception of Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR) technologies is shaped by their complexity and the diverse approaches they encompass. Ryan Orbuch highlights the various bottlenecks in CDR, from nutrient export in biological systems to energy requirements in inorganic systems 1. He emphasizes the need for high-quality founders to tackle these challenges, suggesting that a realignment of the ecosystem is crucial for progress. Shayle Kann adds that understanding radiative forcing is essential, as it goes beyond just CO2 emissions to consider broader climate impacts 2.

Some actions have pretty meaningful trade-offs on things that influence radiative forcing that aren't carbon.

--- Ryan Orbuch

   

Policy Influence

Governmental policies play a pivotal role in shaping the Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR) market. Shayle Kann notes the diverse approaches to carbon removal, spanning various disciplines and countries, which are expanding rapidly 3. He questions how to value different types of carbon removal and the market's potential size. Ryan Orbuch discusses the importance of adaptation in CDR strategies, emphasizing that the ultimate goal is to preserve human safety and biodiversity 4.

The point is to preserve human safety and flourishing and biodiversity and stuff.

--- Ryan Orbuch