As well they should. The only legitimate method is direct sequestration from the atmosphere forming the carbon into a valuable solid. Self incentivized. The dynamic already exists. Over a dozen companies are doing such for between six and $1200 per ton. With quality carbon fiber retailing at $32,000 per ton, I can only surmise the people with the capital to do so simply are not interested in the survival of complex lifeforms on earth.
Great post, thank you! Another issue is that offsetting is part of the messaging that there is still time to "save" ourselves, but you do touch on that a bit. Actually, the correct response to this climate catastrophe would be to ground all flights now and forever. Normal? You can't get there from here anymore.
There is time to save ourselves. That said, not much. There are two prerequisites, unequivocal absolutes.
Ending fossil fuel extraction, as in tomorrow. Sequestration of carbon directly from the atmosphere. Forming into a very valuable a solid. The possibilities are endless
Your commentary on air travel is nebulous gibberish. Sorry
Seriously, you complain about gibberish then wish to convert CO2 into a solid, supposedly black carbon? The rules of thermodynamics preclude that: It would take more energy to separate the carbon and oxygen than what was “gained” by burning the fuels in the first place, plus allowing for entropy. The purpose of ending air travel is multi-facetted. 1) It ends the blatant stupidity of emitting CO2 above a level where rain can bring it down. 2) It gets the point across to the vastly climate unaware public that something urgent needs to be done. A study by Adeel & Anable shows the role of long-distance travel on personal emissions level, see at https://www.nature.com/articles/s41560-024-01561-3.pdf 3) It does meaningfully reduce overall CO2 emissions. Since use of fossil fuels ENABLED this overpopulation, doubling since 1970, Fossil fuel DEMAND must decrease alongside population levels. This is a DEMAND-SIDE issue, not a supply-side issue.
Air travel under its current paradigm is definitely environmentally destructive .
You can’t just end something without bringing status quo society to a screeching halt and eventually starting a food worker. Bring the whole thing crashing down. All we need to do is implement a nationwide high-speed rail system is renewable power integrated with local light rail, source from euro power. The international flights would become a fraction of the carbon released overall for air travel. We had 900 million domestic flights last year. At least 750 million would be eliminated with the correct nationwide and local light rail integrated system.
I don’t do disingenuous bullshit. Say hello to Felicia for me. Ciao
There are over 10 entities already doing it. Anywhere from between 600 and $1200 per ton. High end $1200 company is forming into furniture. That’s a great start.
Now, one more disingenuous bullshit and work through. The ain’t baseball buddy, Slick.
Forgive me, I should’ve asked a less than rhetorical question.
As if the perpetrators of the greatest moral crime in history are going to correct it?
As well they should. The only legitimate method is direct sequestration from the atmosphere forming the carbon into a valuable solid. Self incentivized. The dynamic already exists. Over a dozen companies are doing such for between six and $1200 per ton. With quality carbon fiber retailing at $32,000 per ton, I can only surmise the people with the capital to do so simply are not interested in the survival of complex lifeforms on earth.
Great post, thank you! Another issue is that offsetting is part of the messaging that there is still time to "save" ourselves, but you do touch on that a bit. Actually, the correct response to this climate catastrophe would be to ground all flights now and forever. Normal? You can't get there from here anymore.
There is time to save ourselves. That said, not much. There are two prerequisites, unequivocal absolutes.
Ending fossil fuel extraction, as in tomorrow. Sequestration of carbon directly from the atmosphere. Forming into a very valuable a solid. The possibilities are endless
Your commentary on air travel is nebulous gibberish. Sorry
Seriously, you complain about gibberish then wish to convert CO2 into a solid, supposedly black carbon? The rules of thermodynamics preclude that: It would take more energy to separate the carbon and oxygen than what was “gained” by burning the fuels in the first place, plus allowing for entropy. The purpose of ending air travel is multi-facetted. 1) It ends the blatant stupidity of emitting CO2 above a level where rain can bring it down. 2) It gets the point across to the vastly climate unaware public that something urgent needs to be done. A study by Adeel & Anable shows the role of long-distance travel on personal emissions level, see at https://www.nature.com/articles/s41560-024-01561-3.pdf 3) It does meaningfully reduce overall CO2 emissions. Since use of fossil fuels ENABLED this overpopulation, doubling since 1970, Fossil fuel DEMAND must decrease alongside population levels. This is a DEMAND-SIDE issue, not a supply-side issue.
Not to mention, it’s just not gonna fucking happen. Keep your head and your ass wired together and join the team.
It’s not a market issue. Supply or demand side. Because, it’s not a fucking free market.
JFC
Air travel under its current paradigm is definitely environmentally destructive .
You can’t just end something without bringing status quo society to a screeching halt and eventually starting a food worker. Bring the whole thing crashing down. All we need to do is implement a nationwide high-speed rail system is renewable power integrated with local light rail, source from euro power. The international flights would become a fraction of the carbon released overall for air travel. We had 900 million domestic flights last year. At least 750 million would be eliminated with the correct nationwide and local light rail integrated system.
I don’t do disingenuous bullshit. Say hello to Felicia for me. Ciao
Um….”Seriously, you complain about gibberish then wish to convert CO2 into a solid, supposedly black carbon?”
Bruh! You’re a pseudo intellectual bullshit is not becoming.
https://www.ted.com/talks/jan_wurzbacher_the_massive_machines_removing_carbon_from_earth_s_atmosphere
There are over 10 entities already doing it. Anywhere from between 600 and $1200 per ton. High end $1200 company is forming into furniture. That’s a great start.
Now, one more disingenuous bullshit and work through. The ain’t baseball buddy, Slick.
Two your out…..