First French prototypes that extract CO₂ from the air offer promise and uncertainty
- Posted on May 9, 2026
- By Le Monde
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First French prototypes that extract CO₂ from the air offer promise and uncertainty
French start-ups and researchers are developing technologies capable of capturing carbon dioxide directly from the atmosphere. While promising on paper, these 'negative emissions' solutions remain costly, uncertain and controversial.