A new way to remove CO2 from the atmosphere

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July 5, 2018 Today's TED Talk A new way to remove CO2 from the atmosphere 14:15 minutes · TED2018 Our planet has a carbon problem -- if we don't start removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, we'll grow hotter, faster. Chemical engineer Jennifer Wilcox previews some amazing technology to scrub carbon from the air, using chemical reactions that capture and reuse CO2 in much the same way trees do ... but at a vast scale. This detailed talk reviews both the promise and the pitfalls. Watch now »   Playlist of the Day What is the Anthropocene? Humanity's increasingly permanent mark on the planet has spurred a new geological age in Earth's history -- The Anthropocene. Learn how we've come to this point in time and what our footprint means to the future of this planet. Watch » 8 talks · Total run time 2:04:49 NEW ON IDEAS.TED.COM What I learned from crossing Antarctica on skis, alone In attempting the first solo crossing of Antarctica, Ben Saunders battled white-out landscapes, shifting snows and mind-altering monotony — all while pulling hundreds of pounds of supplies. Here’s what he discovered on his incredible journey. Read more » ​   Download the TED app

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