The Mammoth machine in Iceland, developed by Climeworks, captures carbon dioxide (CO2) from the air using large fans and converting it into a solid mineral. The system can remove 36,000 tons of CO2 annually, equivalent to the emissions of 8,000 cars. Despite its promise, critics argue that carbon capture technology does not address the fundamental issue of CO2 emissions from fossil fuels. Greenpeace has labeled the technology a 'scam' reliant on taxpayer funding. The facility operates using energy from a nearby geothermal power plant and aims to store CO2 permanently underground.
The 'Mammoth' machine stationed in Iceland removes up to 36,000 tons of carbon dioxide per year, equivalent to taking 8,000 cars off the road.
Critics warn that carbon capture technology does not tackle the root cause of global warming, which is the release of CO2 from fossil fuel combustion.
Environmental organisation Greenpeace has labeled carbon capture a 'scam' that relies on public funding, highlighting concerns about the technology's overall effectiveness.
Mammoth captures CO2 by drawing in ambient air, dissolving the gas in water, and pumping it deep underground to be transformed into solid mineral.
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