Atmosphere Quote by Thomas Homer-Dixon
“hen the price of carbon reaches $100 a tonne, then it will become an economically viable business proposition to start taking COâ‚‚ out of the atmosphere and sequestering it underground.”
About This Quote
If carbon pricing reaches $100 per tonne, capturing CO₂ and storing it underground becomes financially attractive.
In simple terms: High carbon price makes sequestration viable.
Key Takeaway
Economic incentives drive climate tech.
Themes
climate policy
carbon pricing
carbon capture
Mood
analytical
optimistic
Type
policy
technical
When to use this quote
- government policy design
- investment decisions
- energy sector planning
Key Concepts
market mechanisms
technology adoption
Practical Applications
- advocate for price mechanisms
- support R&D in CCS
Questions to Reflect On
- What other policies could complement carbon pricing?
- How can we ensure equitable outcomes?
A Different Perspective
Price forecasts are uncertain; technology costs may not drop as expected.
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