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Large-scale carbon removal could save trillions in climate damages, but at cost of forgone health benefits -study

Published 15:13 on June 8, 2026 / Last updated at 15:13 on June 8, 2026 / Americas (US & Canada), CO2 Management (CCUS, Engineered Removals), Nature-based Carbon (Other NbS), Voluntary (VCM Developments)

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Large-scale deployment of CO2 removal technologies could substantially reduce the cost of reaching net zero emissions in the US and generate trillions of dollars in revenues for project developers, but may also lead to worse air quality outcomes than pathways that rely more heavily on direct emissions cuts, according to a new study.
Large-scale deployment of CO2 removal technologies could substantially reduce the cost of reaching net zero emissions in the US and generate trillions of dollars in revenues for project developers, but may also lead to worse air quality outcomes than pathways that rely more heavily on direct emissions cuts, according to a new study.


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