Just Stopping Emissions May No Longer Be Enough to Stop Global Warming

Researchers argue that it’s time to invest in aggressive carbon capture

Ice melts on tundra and thawing permafrost in Newtok, Alaska. Photo: The Washington Post/Getty Images

Earlier this year, the Earth saw a huge dip in carbon emissions as nations around the globe locked down to slow the spread of the coronavirus. It offered a glimpse into what the world might look like if we took drastic steps to…