While a promising technology, carbon capture is not a perfect solution. Poor management or misplaced trust can cause it to backfire.
If carbon capture is seen as a **magic fix**, it could dangerously delay the shift to **renewable energy** and systemic change.
Underground CO₂ storage must remain sealed **for centuries**. Leaks could undermine climate goals and endanger communities.
The **energy** required for capture and transport can reduce climate benefits, especially if it's not from renewable sources.
The immense **cost** of these projects can lead to **misplaced investments** that might have been more effective in renewable energy.
Using captured CO₂ for **Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR)** stores carbon but encourages **more fossil fuel extraction**, creating a "climate catch-22."
Complex systems can fail due to **mechanical breakdowns** or **human error**, wasting money and reducing climate benefits.
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