[m4x]

Do you think we can avoid multiple-degree temperature increases with the amount of CO2 (and equivalents) in the atmosphere already?

If not, how do we mitigate those increases without CDR?

[mikestew]

If not, how do we mitigate those increases without CDR?

Maybe we don't, and the magical CDR unicorn isn't going to come and save us. I don't mean to speak for parent, but CDR is the "least effective way", yet many are speaking as if it's the most viable solution. And maybe it is, because $DEITY forbid that a dollar of CO2-producing profit be left on the table, but if that's the case then we are most certainly doomed.

[silverquiet]

> Do you think we can avoid multiple-degree temperature increases with the amount of CO2 (and equivalents) in the atmosphere already?

If we ceased all economic activity today, then probably, but I assume you'd have to nuke most of the population or something equally catastrophic.

> If not, how do we mitigate those increases without CDR?

The half-assed approach (which I assume we'll take), is solar radiation management.