Tech companies poured money into carbon removal projects now in Trump’s crosshairs

The article discusses the tech industry's investment in carbon removal projects, specifically direct air capture (DAC) technologies, and the potential impact of the Trump administration's policies on these efforts. Tech companies have poured significant funding into developing DAC technologies as a way to mitigate the effects of climate change. This aligned with the Biden administration's push to support regional hubs for DAC. However, the Trump administration, which denies climate change and promotes fossil fuel extraction, now poses a threat to these clean energy initiatives. The article highlights the industry's efforts to champion the development of carbon removal technologies and the potential challenges they may face under the new administration's policies. It emphasizes the tension between the tech industry's climate-focused initiatives and the Trump administration's stance on environmental issues.