Why Humans Are Putting a Bunch of 'Coal' and 'Oil' Back in the Ground
Startups are using plant waste to create concentrated carbon that can be buried or injected underground.
This carbon removal technique is not a substitute for reducing emissions, but it can help in conjunction with other methods to combat climate change. [ more ]
Sucking Carbon from the Air Becomes A Lead Strategy
The Department of Energy is providing up to $100 million in funding for carbon removal pilot projects that aim to remove CO2 directly from the atmosphere.
Applicants are invited to focus on three specific pathways for carbon removal: biomass carbon removal, mineralization projects, and test bed facilities involving multiple pathways. [ more ]