Big Ideas Lab Roads to Removal
Jan 7, 2025
Jennifer Pett-Ridge, lead of the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory Carbon Initiative, discusses the urgent need for CO2 removal strategies alongside decarbonization. Kimberley Mayfield, a staff scientist focused on energy equity and carbon management, highlights the importance of community engagement and environmental justice in carbon removal initiatives. They dive into innovative pathways like forests, agricultural practices, and direct air capture. Both guests emphasize the economic benefits and job creation potential of these strategies in the fight against climate change.
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Geologic Storage Is Long-Term Fix
- Geologic storage injects concentrated CO2 a mile or more underground into porous reservoirs.
- Over time the CO2 becomes trapped in rock, effectively reversing fossil carbon extraction.
Center Equity In Project Design
- Include energy, equity, and environmental justice (EEEJ) in project planning and trade-off analyses.
- Create centralized resources so communities can understand benefits, risks, and questions to ask developers.
Ownership Shapes Who Wins
- Ownership patterns and farm scale shape who benefits from carbon programs.
- Prioritizing small, minority, and financially stressed farms helps avoid worsening inequality.