Plans to stabilize Earth's climate rely on emerging carbon removal technology—we need to get moving, say researchers

Earth is hurtling towards a climate catastrophe, with more than 3C of warming under current global policies.

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change says carbon dioxide removal technology will be required to achieve global and national net zero targets.

Carbon dioxide removal accelerates natural processes such as storing carbon in trees, rocks, soil and the ocean.

Australia 's large oceans mean we have greater physical capacity to store carbon.

Australia requires a national dialogue and clear vision around how to deliver carbon dioxide removal responsibly and sustainably. Of course, prevention is better than cure. It's always better to cut emissions and stop carbon dioxide entering the atmosphere in the first place, than to try to remove it afterwards. But time is running out, carbon dioxide levels are already too high and we need to reach net zero by 2050 . Carbon dioxide removal is now essential, along with deep and urgent emissions reduction. We must get moving on permanent carbon dioxide removal if we are to preserve the planet for future generations. Provided by The Conversation.