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Why Kenya could take the lead in carbon removal

The Economist 2023

Geothermal energy and cheap talent offer comparative advantage | Middle East & Africa

Carbon removal; the great carbon valley. Kenya is a surprisingly good place to clean the atmosphere. East Africa’s Rift Valley has key attributes that make it attractive for “direct air capture” (DAC) stations to suck carbon dioxide from the air.

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This article is about Kenya's potential to become a leader in carbon removal initiatives due to its available resources such as geothermal energy and talented workforce. Kenya could be well-positioned to take advantage of innovative technologies that bring down the costs of carbon removal, allowing it to make more progress towards climate change mitigation than other nations. The article looks at the possibility of investing in the country's potential in order to achieve meaningful results in reducing greenhouse gases.

Keywords: Kenya, Carbon Removal, Geothermal Energy, Talent, Climate Change Mitigation, Investing

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