A student researching carbon capture technology has taken the following notes:
• Carbon capture removes CO2 from the atmosphere or industrial emissions • Direct air capture facilities pull CO2 directly from ambient air • The captured carbon can be stored underground or used in products • Current technology is expensive, costing $250-600 per ton of CO2 • Scaling up carbon capture could help achieve climate goals
The student wants to explain the current challenges facing carbon capture. Which choice most effectively uses relevant information from the notes?
Carbon capture removes CO2 from the atmosphere or directly from industrial emissions.
Direct air capture facilities can pull CO2 directly from the ambient air around us.
Despite its potential to help achieve climate goals, carbon capture remains expensive at $250-600 per ton, limiting widespread adoption.
Captured carbon dioxide can be stored underground or used in manufacturing various products.
Correct Answer: C
Choice C. High cost ($250-600/ton) shows the current challenge facing adoption.