Carbon capture surfaces: Supporting Canada’s agricultural sector and climate ambitions

Carbon capture surfaces: Supporting Canada’s agricultural sector and climate ambitions Canada is positioning itself as a global leader in carbon dioxide removal (CDR) as it addresses climate change and creates economic opportunities for farmers. Beth McDaniel, JD from Reactive Surfaces explains how. As the world accelerates its efforts to combat climate change, removing existing carbon dioxide (CO2) from the atmosphere has become an essential tool in the fight to limit global warming. According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), as of early 2025, total operational carbon capture and storage capacity worldwide is just over 50 million tonnes per year. However, direct air capture (DAC) – technologies that capture and sequester CO2 directly from ambient air – represents only a small portion of that total, with current capacity standing at approximately 10,000 tonnes per year (IEA, 2025).