#carbon-removal

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Engadget
1 week ago
OMG science

Research indicates that carbon dioxide removal plans will not be enough to meet Paris treaty goals

Current carbon removal plans insufficient to meet Paris treaty 1.5C goal. [ more ]
WIRED
4 months ago
OMG science

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 ]
subscriber.politicopro.com
1 month ago
Science

U.S. Carbon Removal Needs Have a $100-Billion Price TagPer Year

The U.S. government needs to spend $100 billion yearly on carbon removal by 2050, 20 times more than previous commitments.
Carbon removal companies utilize various approaches, with the need for substantial funding driven by scientific and economic factors. [ more ]
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3 months ago
Environment

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 ]
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