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Carbon Capture Specialist
Designs systems that remove CO₂ from industrial processes or the air
£50k–£100k Climate-driven
What it involves
Develops post-combustion capture, direct air capture and ocean-based carbon removal technologies to address emissions that can't be eliminated at source.
Skills & knowledge needed
Chemical engineeringProcess simulationCO₂ chemistryProject economicsLife-cycle assessment
Why it's emerging now
The IPCC says carbon removal is unavoidable to meet 1.5°C — the industry is building from scratch.
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