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First marine CDR focused Bill introduced in Congress
Congress is now considering the first-ever bill dedicated exclusively to marine carbon dioxide removal (mCDR). Introduced by Senators Murkowski (R-AK) and Schatz (D-HI), and Representatives Bonamici (D-OR-01) and Carter (R-GA-01), …
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Carbon removal and the path back to 1.5°C
A growing number of reports warn that the world is crossing over the 1.5℃ threshold set out in the Paris Agreement and into overshoot. In some contexts, “overshoot” simply means …
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Reflections from a day at a DAC facility
One of the most exciting aspects about the current state of CDR is the opportunity to witness projects as they come online. It’s something I’ve heard from many stakeholders as …
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Energy and water use for DAC
This is part one of a planned series on the environmental and resource impacts of direct air capture. Energy and water use are only part of the picture. In future …
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The Endangerment Finding was repealed
Today, the Endangerment Finding was repealed. Specifically, the determination that greenhouse gas emissions endanger public health and welfare, first issued by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in 2009 and upheld …
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Testing the Waters Together: Launching The mCDR Forum
The ocean plays a major role in absorbing carbon dioxide and moderating the climate. Marine carbon dioxide removal, or mCDR, builds on this natural process through a range of approaches …
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Carbon removal prevails in the final FY26 Appropriations package
Over the weekend, President Trump signed H.R. 6938 – Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act of 2026, three bills that encompass our CDR …
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A new bill aims to fund locally-led climate action
The ongoing delays in passing a full Farm Bill have created uncertainty for producers. However, in the absence of a full reauthorization, new policy ideas can help address gaps to ensure …