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Senate Committee Examines Marine Carbon Sequestration

The Standing Senate Committee on Fisheries and Oceans recently explored the potential of marine carbon dioxide removal (mCDR) technologies. Dr. Waite from the Ocean Frontier Institute pointed out the ocean's critical role in carbon absorption and the need for scientific leadership and regulatory frameworks in mCDR. Despite the ocean naturally absorbing a quarter of annual carbon emissions, Dr. McKinley noted that mCDR alone may not be sufficient to impact climate change significantly. The committee discussed the importance of emission reductions, understanding mCDR's scalability, and addressing geographical variations in carbon capture. Senator Deacon inquired about the risks of mCDR, with Dr. Waite citing potential ineffectiveness as a primary concern.

Sources: ['Transcripts: senparlvu.parl.gc.ca']