Today’s Solutions: June 07, 2026

If we can efficiently capture CO2 from the air, that would solve a lot of problems. By next summer, the world’s first commercial plant that captures carbon dioxide directly from air will begin operation in Switzerland. A handful of other startups are working on similar technology, but Climeworks AG may be first to start turning pollution into cash. The plant pulls air inside, where it gets absorbed in a reusable filter. When it’s heated up,…

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