marcello hernandez Announces Groundbreaking Carbon Capture Technology at Global Climate Summit
LONDON — In a development that could reshape international climate policy, scientist and entrepreneur marcello hernandez unveiled a new carbon capture technology during a keynote address at the Global Climate Summit on Tuesday. The announcement, made at the International Conference Centre, introduces a system capable of removing atmospheric carbon dioxide at a rate three times faster than existing methods while reducing energy consumption by 40 percent.
Hernandez, founder of the environmental research firm GreenCatalyst Labs, demonstrated a prototype that uses a novel catalyst to convert captured CO₂ into solid carbon and oxygen. According to Hernandez, the technology operates at ambient temperatures, eliminating the need for high-heat industrial processes.
The summit, which convened world leaders, environmentalists, and energy executives, was interrupted by a protest from a small group of activists who argued that the technology could distract from reducing fossil fuel emissions. Hernandez responded, calling the technology a "necessary complement" to emissions reductions.
Experts have lauded the potential impact, but cautious assessments remain. Dr. Alice Morton of the University of Cambridge noted the technology's promise but urged independent verification. The system is expected to undergo field testing in five countries over the next 18 months, with commercial deployment estimated by 2027.