New technology to capture CO2 from air set for Japan trials

One approach uses thousands of blocks of auto emission scrubbers

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Scrubbing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere is seen as a promising option to help reach net-zero emissions. © Reuters

RYOHEI SHIMIZU, Nikkei staff writer

NAGOYA, Japan -- Pulling carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere like trees do is easier said than done, but two Japanese companies are tackling this climate challenge from different angles.

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