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Direct Air Capture: Climate Solution or Climate Distraction

San Francisco, CA, United States
Mar 20, 2025
Carbon Removal
Onye Dike
Added by Onye Dike
Published February 15th, 2025
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Summary

Join the Cleantech Group in San Francisco for a panel discussion on Direct Air Capture (DAC), a technology aimed at removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. This event will address the technical and economic challenges of DAC, exploring its feasibility as a climate solution.
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Details

Location
San Francisco, CA, United States
Date
March 20th, 2025
Type
In Person
Website
Event website

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Event Overview

The event titled Direct Air Capture: Climate Solution or Climate Distraction will take place on March 20, 2025, from 3:30 PM to 6:30 PM PST at the Silicon Valley Bank, located on the 17th floor of the LinkedIn building in San Francisco. This live event will feature a panel discussion focusing on the potential of Direct Air Capture (DAC) technology, which has garnered significant attention as a method for carbon removal.

Key Discussion Points

Participants will delve into several critical aspects of DAC:

  • Technical Hurdles: Addressing the energy consumption and engineering challenges associated with DAC technology.

  • Economic Feasibility: Evaluating the cost-effectiveness of DAC for carbon removal and its implications for sustainable practices.

  • Policy and Industry Collaboration: Discussing the roles of government and business in facilitating the scaling of DAC technologies.

Agenda

  • 3:30-4:30 PM: Welcome and networking with hors d'oeuvres and cocktails.

  • 4:30-5:30 PM: Panel discussion featuring audience Q&A.

  • 5:30 PM: Open discussion and further networking opportunities.

The event will be moderated by Breanne O'Reilly, VP of Business Development & Strategic Initiatives at the International CCS Knowledge Centre. Notable speakers include Adrian Corless, CEO of Carbon Capture Inc., who will share insights on the current state and future of DAC technologies.

This event is an excellent opportunity for professionals interested in climate solutions to engage with experts and discuss the future of carbon removal technologies. For more information, visit the Cleantech Group's event page.

Onye Dike
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Onye Dike
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Onye Dike is a staff writer at Net Zero Compare.