¿La captura directa de aire realmente puede eliminar el dióxido de carbono? | Anthony Taylor | TEDxKings College School

La captura directa de aire es una tecnología propuesta para eliminar el dióxido de carbono de la atmósfera después de haber sido liberado. La charla evalúa su viabilidad, analizando los costes energéticos que impone la química del proceso y quién pagaría la tecnología a gran escala. El ponente, alumno de sexto curso en King's College School de Wimbledon, llega a una conclusión medida, ni desdeñosa ni optimista. El video es de TEDx Talks.

• Eliminación del CO2 del aire tras su liberación
• Costes energéticos de la química del proceso
• Quién pagaría la tecnología a gran escala

Direct Air Capture proposes to remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere after it has been released. Anthony assesses how realistic this is, working through the energy costs the chemistry imposes and the question of who would pay for the technology at scale. His conclusion is measured rather than either dismissive or optimistic. Anthony is a sixth form pupil at King's College School, Wimbledon. He is studying the International Baccalaureate, taking Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry at higher level. He hopes to study Engineering at university and was recently awarded an Arkwright Engineering Scholarship, sponsored by the Royal Air Force. He is also a keen sportsman, with a passion for rugby and rock climbing, and enjoys volunteering with his local Scout group. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx