This document discusses direct carbon capture and storage (DAC) technology and argues that it is a waste of time and energy. DAC is an extremely expensive technology, which requires a large amount of energy to capture a relatively small amount of CO2 from the atmosphere. The cost of capturing a tonne of CO2 using DAC is around €1,000, while the price of CO2 on the EU emissions market is around €70 per tonne.

The document argues that there are much cheaper and more effective ways to reduce CO2 emissions, such as investments in renewable energy, energy efficiency and electromobility. For example, a single wind turbine can prevent the same amount of CO2 emissions as the DAC Mammoth facility, which is currently the largest in the world.

Another problem is limited availability of suitable storage facilities for captured CO2Even if suitable storage sites are found, there is a risk of CO2 leakage, which would nullify efforts to reduce emissions.

The document further criticizes DAC funding by the oil and gas industry and billionaireswho are trying to present DAC as a miracle technology that will solve the climate crisis without the need for radical changes.

In conclusion, the document states that DAC is an ineffective and costly way to combat climate changeInstead of investing in DAC, resources should be redirected to proven and cheaper solutions such as renewable energy sources and energy efficiency. Spring