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How not to solve the climate change problem

  • Written by Kevin Trenberth, Distinguished Scholar, NCAR; Affiliated Faculty, University of Auckland
How not to solve the climate change problemThis direct air capture plant in Iceland was designed to capture 4,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide per year.Climeworks 2021 via AP Photos

When politicians talk about reaching “net zero” emissions, they’re often counting on trees or technology that can pull carbon dioxide out of the air. What they don’t mention is just how...

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