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Babbage: Carbon sucks

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Scientists are experimenting with different ways to reduce the amount of carbon being emitted into the Earthโ€™s atmosphere. Nilay Shah, of Imperial College London, explains how carbon capture and storage works. And, Wang Jian, a tech chief of Alibaba, on how data can be harnessed to make cities more efficient. Plus, three low-tech innovations that could make a big difference to sustainable living. Kenneth Cukier hosts


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