Community-Centered Carbon Dioxide Removal: Opportunities and Challenges

Explore the opportunities and challenges of community-centered carbon dioxide removal (CDR) in this insightful webinar from the Institute for Responsible Carbon Removal's series "Scrubbing the Skies: The Role of Carbon Dioxide Removal in Combating Climate Change." Delve into crucial aspects of social license building, public engagement, and environmental justice as experts Aissa Dearing and Molly James share their research and practical experiences in CDR deployment. Examine real-world case studies from the Gulf South in the United States and Northern England in the United Kingdom, regions with complex histories of extractive operations and societal tensions now facing interest from industrial carbon developers. Gain valuable insights into mechanisms designed to ensure community-centric engagements in the CDR space, and participate in a discussion moderated by Wil Burns, Co-Director of the Institute for Responsible Carbon Removal at American University. Learn about the scientific, technological, legal, political, and justice-focused issues associated with carbon dioxide removal in this hour-long exploration of community-centered approaches to addressing climate change.