Carbon Removal Newsroom

So much is happening in the world of biochar. It's both a physical product and can also be a more abstract concept called a "carbon removal". How is the industry balancing the divergent business logic of these two different markets, and what challenges and opportunities will it face? In today's episode of Carbon Removal Newsroom, producer and guest host Asa Kamer interviews Myles Gray, the program director of the US Bicohar Initiative about their 2023 Global Biochar Market Report. Biochar is responsible for a huge amount of currently delivered durable carbon removals. It's more shovel-ready than other forms of carbon removal, which have much higher CapEx requirements and are betting more on future cost-curves than present deployment. However, some participants in biochar production can face challenges from those concerned about additionality, among other issues. The discussion covers the production scale, market dynamics, economic challenges, and the growing number of biochar producers, particularly in the Global South. Gray also highlights the importance of high-quality standards, the role of innovative business models, and the need for better market development for physical biochar to help scale the industry globally. Listen in to learn more. On This Episode ⁠⁠Asa Kamer Myles Gray Resources US Biochar Initiative USBI's 2023 Global Biochar Market Report Connect with Nori ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nori⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nori's X account⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Nori's other podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Reversing Climate Change⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Nori's CDR ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠meme X account --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carbonremovalnewsroom/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carbonremovalnewsroom/support

Everyone used to say carbon removal was supply-constrained. Now everyone says it is demand-constrained. So which is it? Today's show has Dr. Gabrielle Walker, Co-Founder of the carbon removal marketplace CUR8 and the Founder of Rethinking Removals, an NGO working to change the conventional environmental story around CDR. She is hosted by Nori's VP of Supply and Methodology, Radhika Moolgavkar. Dr. Walker discusses her long history in the climate space, including time spent in carbon capture, and how she works to address questions from corporate buyers. The conversation covers the importance of portfolios in carbon removal strategies, the necessity of immediate action, and the challenges of gaining local and environmental community support. Additionally, Dr. Walker delves into major stories in carbon removal for 2024, including the XPRIZE finalists, Europe's policy actions, and private industry investments. On This Episode ⁠Dr. Gabrielle Walker ⁠⁠Radhika Moolgavkar⁠⁠ Resources Dr. Walker's LinkedIn Dr. Walker's Twitter Rethinking Removals ⁠CUR8 Connect with Nori ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nori⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nori's X account⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Nori's other podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Reversing Climate Change⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Nori's CDR ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠meme X account --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carbonremovalnewsroom/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carbonremovalnewsroom/support

The XPRIZE remains one of the top stories in carbon removal and one of the largest funding sources for CDR start-ups. The Elon Musk-backed competition will award $50 million to the winning CDR startup in 2025 and send $10 million to three other runner-up teams. Over 1000 teams worldwide have applied since the award was announced in 2021. This month, XPRIZE released the detailed “Getting to Gigaton” report, which provided comprehensive data and analysis of the top 100 teams. A few weeks later, they announced the top 20 finalist teams competing for the grand prize. The report and the selection of the top teams provide a state of play for the industry by showing what methodologies are most ready to grow to a gigaton scale, according to XPRIZE's expert CDR judges. Today's show is with Nikki Batchelor, the Executive Director of XPRIZE Carbon Removal, and Mike Leitch, the Senior Technical Lead, about how they selected the top 20, what they found in this report, and what comes next for the competition. On This Episode Nikki Batchelor Mike Leitch ⁠Radhika Moolgavkar⁠ Resources “Getting to Gigaton”⁠ report Connect with Nori ⁠⁠⁠⁠Nori⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Nori's X account⁠⁠⁠⁠ Nori's other podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠Reversing Climate Change⁠⁠⁠⁠ Nori's CDR ⁠⁠⁠⁠meme X account --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carbonremovalnewsroom/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carbonremovalnewsroom/support

Lots of news in carbon removal this past week! Frontier made their largest-ever purchase of $58 million from relatively new BiCRS company Vaulted Deep, Climeworks unveiled their Mammoth facility in Iceland, and Microsoft purchased 3.3 million tons of CO2 from BECCs in Sweden. These deals represent significant private market volume in CDR. But a new report in Nature called The carbon dioxide removal gap” highlights some of the policy needs that remain to get carbon removal where it should be to keep us on track for our climate goals. Listen in today to learn about VCM and policy updates from the world of carbon removal, and understand some of the biggest deals this space has yet seen. On This Episode ⁠⁠⁠Wil Burns⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Holly Jean Buck⁠⁠⁠ Radhika Moolgavkar Resources Nature report, "The carbon dioxide removal gap”⁠ Connect with Nori ⁠⁠⁠Nori⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Nori's X account⁠⁠⁠ Nori's other podcast ⁠⁠⁠Reversing Climate Change⁠⁠⁠ Nori's CDR ⁠⁠⁠meme X account --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carbonremovalnewsroom/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carbonremovalnewsroom/support

Biochar is an increasingly global carbon removal pathway. What does it look like to do business in Ghana and India? What does it mean for biochar to be decentralized? Mart de Bruijn is the Co-Founder and Director of Carboneers, a Dutch biochar company working to implement carbon removal solutions in India and Ghana. The conversation covers the challenges of securing enthusiastic participation from local farmers, navigating cultural and regulatory landscapes, and the technical aspects of biochar production. Additionally, the episode sheds light on the crucial role of monitoring, reporting, and verification in ensuring the efficacy of carbon credits, alongside the future expansion plans and potential bottlenecks faced by distributed/decentralized carbon removal systems. This episode is hosted by Radhika Moolgavkar, Nori's VP of Supply and Methodology. On This Episode ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Radhika Moolgavkar⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Mart de Bruijn⁠⁠ Resources Carboneers⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carbonremovalnewsroom/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carbonremovalnewsroom/support

Europe has a lot happening for carbon removal, and on several different levels. What is the state of CDR policy and industry? Today's episode has Nori's VP of Supply and Methodology, Radhika Moolgavkar, on hosting duties, and Sylvain Delerce, the Associate Research Direct of Carbon Gap, joining the show to catch listeners up on Carbon Gap and the latest on European carbon removal news. Sylvain highlights the European Union's efforts to structure and fund the industry amidst broader regulatory efforts, and how Carbon Gap fits into the ecosystem. The conversation also covers the importance of distinguishing carbon removal from carbon capture and storage (CCS) in policy texts, the need for a clear EU vision on CDR, and the potential impact of the Net-Zero Industry Act and the Carbon Removal Certification Framework on the industry. Sylvain also discusses the role of individual European countries in advancing CDR and the potential for France to deploy significant carbon removal solutions by 2050. On This Episode ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Radhika Moolgavkar⁠⁠⁠⁠ Resources "Decoding the Net-Zero Industry Act – Implications for carbon removal" by Carbon Gap "Envisioning a carbon removal strategy for Europe" by Carbon Gap --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carbonremovalnewsroom/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carbonremovalnewsroom/support

The Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) recently came out and announced they would be issuing guidance for how some carbon offsets may be used to address Scope 3 emissions (activities beyond direct business operations and energy). This set off a firestorm of protest within and outside of SBTi, as well as some calls of support. It was essentially a tabula rasa one could project one's carbon hopes and fears onto: would this lead to increased financing of sustainability efforts, or result in a race to the bottom of low-quality credits finding a new market? Something in-between, or just too early to tell? In today's episode of Carbon Removal Newsroom, host ⁠⁠⁠Radhika Moolgavkar⁠⁠⁠, Nori's VP of Supply and Methodology, is joined by her business panelists ⁠⁠⁠Susan Su⁠⁠⁠, a venture capitalist at Toba Capital, and ⁠⁠⁠Na'im Merchant⁠⁠⁠, the Co-founder and Executive Director of Carbon Removal Canada, to make sense of this news. They also cover other CDR industry headlines from April, including sustainable aviation fuel, biochar in the global south, and significant subsidy announcements from Denmark and Canada for carbon removal projects. On This Episode ⁠⁠⁠⁠Radhika Moolgavkar⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Susan Su⁠ ⁠Na'im Merchant⁠ Resources "Inside the Controversy That's Divided the Carbon Offsets Market" at Bloomberg "SBTi is committed to robust governance and will not shy away from debate" by Luiz Amaral, CEO, Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) "Carbon Offset Market Faces Chaos as African Mega-Project Collapses" at Bloomberg "Removals are better than some reductions - The case of electrofuels for aviation" by Robert Höglund 2023 Global Biochar Market Report Captura's fundraising news Mission Zero's fundraising news --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carbonremovalnewsroom/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carbonremovalnewsroom/support

Carbon removal is sometimes thought to be enjoying policy tailwinds. But is it anywhere close to what we need to avoid the worst of climate change? A new report from the Rhodium Group suggests the CDR industry is receiving about 1% of what it would need to reach a one CO2 gigatonne/year capacity! Our regular panelists, Drs. Holly Jean Buck & Wil Burns discuss the challenges of government budgeting, politics, eminent domain, profit-sharing Community Benefits Agreements, and so much else as this industry tries to scale. On This Episode ⁠⁠Wil Burns⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Holly Jean Buck⁠⁠ Asa Kamer Resources Rhodium Group's "The Landscape of Carbon Dioxide Removal and US Policies to Scale Solutions" report Connect with Nori ⁠⁠Nori⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Nori's X account⁠⁠ Nori's other podcast ⁠⁠Reversing Climate Change⁠⁠ Nori's CDR ⁠⁠meme X account --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carbonremovalnewsroom/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carbonremovalnewsroom/support

InPlanet is an enhanced weathering company spreading rock dust on agricultural fields to draw down CO2. In November, it announced a new investment of $4.6 million from a group of investors. Based in Germany, InPlanet collaborates with farmers in Brazil, aiming to remove 1 million tons of CO2 by 2026. As they work to scale their operations, they face a similar challenge all ERW operations are dealing with right now. While the basic science of rock weathering is well understood, accurately measuring CO2 removal in real-world conditions remains a significant hurdle. Ensuring trust in the process will require improved measurement and verification from what exists today- a problem InPlanet is working to solve.  On this episode we're joined by InPlanet's Head of Carbon Matthew Clarkson who recently released pre-print researchevaluating the different methods of measuring CO2 removal from rock weathering and made recommendations for areas of improvement.  ERW is technologically ready, has co-benefits, and has already attracted significant investment. It is ready to grow to climate relevant scale- but only if it can be properly measured.  On this episode we'll talk with Matthew about his MRV research, working on the ground with Brazilian farmers, and what hurdles he sees to InPlanet's goal of megaton removal in the next three years.  On This Episode Radhika Moolgavkar Mathew Clarkson Resources InPlanet Fundraising News Matthew's Pre-print paper Enhanced Weathering Alliance Bloomberg article on ERW funding Connect with Nori Nori Nori's Twitter Nori's other podcast Reversing Climate Change Nori's CDR meme twitter account --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carbonremovalnewsroom/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carbonremovalnewsroom/support

Criticism of VCM is very common. But what about CCM?! Compliance Carbon Markets face design and political economy issues as well. Could we replace them both with industrial policy? Maybe, but that has trade-offs too. For what is a climate-concerned person to root? This show delves into the fluctuations in the European Union's Emissions Trading System (ETS) carbon price and the U.S. Department of Energy's (DoE) efforts to boost carbon dioxide removal (CDR) investments through a purchasing challenge. The discussion spans the voluntary versus compliance carbon markets, with a focus on how the EU employs regulatory measures whereas the U.S. leverages financial incentives to address carbon emissions. The episode also addresses the impacts of these policies on multinational corporations, the potential effects on carbon credit pricing, and the interplay between public policy and private sector initiatives in driving innovation in carbon removal technologies. On This Episode ⁠Wil Burns⁠ ⁠Holly Jean Buck⁠ ⁠Radhika Moolgavkar ⁠ Resources "Carbon Removal Is Getting Gamified", Heatmap article from Emily Pontecorvo Connect with Nori ⁠Nori⁠ ⁠Nori's X account⁠ Nori's other podcast ⁠Reversing Climate Change⁠ Nori's CDR ⁠meme X account --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carbonremovalnewsroom/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carbonremovalnewsroom/support

Do carbon removal suppliers and registries have a responsibility in choosing their customers, or in enforcing how their carbon removals are used? Is it better that the money go to carbon removal than alternative uses? What matters, and at which magnitudes? In today's episode of Carbon Removal Newsroom, host Radhika Moolgavkar, Nori's VP of Supply and Methodology, is joined by her business panelists Susan Su, a venture capitalist at Toba Capital, and Na'im Merchant, the Co-founder and Executive Director of Carbon Removal Canada. A spirited debate ensues about Shell Environmental Product's purchase of biochar credits, SWISS and Lufthansa Group's support of Climeworks, as well as the Copenhagen Airport's carbon removal portfolio purchase from Klimate.co. This type of industry interest in carbon removal, while directionally correct, can trigger debate within the carbon removal community. Many are happy for the support in scaling the new industry. Others worry it is better to maintain CDR's independence. This question is unlikely to be settled any time soon, but tune in and listen to some hot and yet considered takes on the matter. On This Episode ⁠⁠⁠Radhika Moolgavkar⁠⁠⁠ Susan Su Na'im Merchant Resources The ETH Zürich report on DAC costs Robert Höglund's response Connect with Nori ⁠⁠⁠Nori⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Nori's X account⁠⁠⁠ Nori's other podcast ⁠⁠⁠Reversing Climate Change⁠⁠⁠ Nori's CDR ⁠⁠⁠meme X account --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carbonremovalnewsroom/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carbonremovalnewsroom/support

Law structures so much of our lives, but can feel inaccessible to those untrained. It is also in flux! How is the law being changed in response to climate change? Which laws can be adapted to suit our climate-changing country and world? And which are unprepared for new challenges? Today's episode of Carbon Removal Newsroom is hosted by Radhika Moolgavkar, Nori's VP of Supply and Methodology. She is joined by Romany Webb, the Deputy Director of the Sabin Center for Climate Change Law at the Columbia Law School. They discuss the evolving field of climate law, its critical role in the development of carbon dioxide removal (CDR) technologies, and the unique legal challenges presented by ocean-based CDR methods. Webb highlights the growing interest among law students in climate technology and emphasizes the importance of legal frameworks in addressing climate change. The conversation delves into the complexities of international and local laws governing oceans, the innovative concept of Community Benefits Agreements for climate projects, and the positive feedback on model law proposals intended to regulate CDR activities safely. The episode underscores the necessity of a diverse portfolio of CDR solutions to combat the climate crisis and explores the legal opportunities and challenges facing the CDR industry's advancement. On This Episode ⁠⁠Radhika Moolgavkar⁠⁠ Romany Webb Resources Sabin Center for Change Law at the Columbia Law School Connect with Nori ⁠⁠Nori⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Nori's X account⁠⁠ Nori's other podcast ⁠⁠Reversing Climate Change⁠⁠ Nori's CDR ⁠⁠meme X account --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carbonremovalnewsroom/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carbonremovalnewsroom/support

Biotech trees: the new frontier This week on Carbon Removal Newsroom, we sat down with Maddie Hall, CEO and co-founder of Living Carbon, to discuss how her company enhances the ability of photosynthetic organisms to draw down and store carbon from the atmosphere through the responsible use of biotechnology. Listen in to hear Maddie explain how these trees are designed to absorb more carbon dioxide by leveraging C4 photosynthesis, a more efficient form of photosynthesis. Learn about typical concerns and misconceptions regarding the risks of photosynthetically enhanced trees, and discover why tree resilience is as exciting to Living Carbon as carbon removal. Enjoy this foray into the promising potential of biotech trees! On This Episode ⁠Radhika Moolgavkar⁠ ⁠Maddie Hall⁠ Resources ⁠Living Carbon ⁠ ⁠CRISPER⁠ ⁠Loblolly Pines ⁠ ⁠Open AI⁠ Connect with Nori ⁠Nori⁠ ⁠Nori's X account⁠ Nori's other podcast ⁠Reversing Climate Change⁠ Nori's CDR ⁠meme X account --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carbonremovalnewsroom/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carbonremovalnewsroom/support

A lot has been happening in Europe lately.To break it all down for us, we're joined by Sebastian Manhart, senior policy advisor at Carbonfuture and Initiator and Chair of the DVNE, Germany's CDR association.The episode discusses three major topics: 1) The good, the bad, and the surprising news from the concluded trilog negotiations on the Carbon Removal Certification Framework - how did reductions make it in there?2) The EU's proposed 2040 emissions targets which quantifies the cost of inaction at 2.4 trillion euros. 3) The Green Claims Directive, which aims to address a critical issue: 53 percent of all environmental claims in Europe are misleading, and 40 percent are unfounded.Enjoy this power session on EU policy! On This Episode Radhika MoolgavkarSebastian Manhart Resources The Carbon Removal Certification Framework: Europe's Blueprint for Net-Zero  From Greenwashing to Green Trust: The State of European Environmental Claims Regulation Understanding Carbon Removal Policy Across Europe: An Exclusive Analysis Tech openness letter signed by 350 companies Connect with Nori Nori Nori's X account Nori's other podcast Reversing Climate Change Nori's CDR meme X account --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carbonremovalnewsroom/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carbonremovalnewsroom/support

Is Large-Scale CDR Sustainable? Two recent journal publications point to potential risks associated with large-scale carbon dioxide removal (CDR). Is 10 gigatons annually a realistic and sustainable target? Should we aim for 1 gigaton, or could 28 be feasible? What land use and energy limitations are inherent in large-scale CDR, and what policy measures could ensure a just and scientifically rigorous implementation of this emerging technology? In this episode, our Policy Panel discusses both the potential pitfalls and the potential necessity of large-scale carbon removal, as humanity continues to emit over 40 gigatons of CO2 annually (and counting). A must-listen for those who question the viability of CDR as well as those who believe in the "gigatons or bust" approach. On This Episode Wil Burns Holly Jean Buck Radhika Moolgavkar Resources Science paperEnvironmental Science & Technology paperHolly's book Ending Fossil Fuels Connect with Nori Nori Nori's X account Nori's other podcast Reversing Climate Change Nori's CDR meme X account --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carbonremovalnewsroom/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carbonremovalnewsroom/support

What is Photochemical Carbon Removal? In this episode of Carbon Removal Newsroom we learn how two professors from the University of Washington went from studying coral on the late Marlon Brando's private island, to developing an energy efficient process that removes carbon dioxide from the ocean. Join co-founders Dr. Alex Gagnon and Dr. Julian Sachs of Banyu Carbon, as they dissect their groundbreaking photochemical process. Learn how carbon dioxide is the most abundant dissolved gas in water, making it a more concentrated source than ambient air. Discover the scalability of photochemical CDR, and why Banyu's been gaining so much momentum lately. Could Banyu's process end up being energy negative? In other words, will it produce more energy than is actually required to remove the carbon? Listen now. *A special Thank You from our guests to the Seeley Family: “Thank you to David Seeley and his father who brought Tetiaroa to our attention in 2014 and encouraged us to take advantage of the pristine coral ecosystem there for our research. The Seeley family generously supported our research and that of several others ever since. A kind, fun, and remarkable family we are grateful to have worked with.” On This Episode Alex Gagnon Julian Sachs Radhika Moolgavkar Resources Banyu Carbon DOE Voucher Program University of Washington marine research on Tetiaroa Activate FellowshipOcean Visions Launchpad  Tetiaroa Society The Brando resort Connect with Nori Nori Nori's X account Nori's other podcast Reversing Climate Change Nori's CDR meme X account --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carbonremovalnewsroom/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carbonremovalnewsroom/support

How's the CDR economic outlook for 2024? Sightline Climate recently reported that investment for the entire climate tech industry dropped 30% in 2023. Similarly, Pitchdeck released a report specifically outlining carbon removal's recent dip in VC funding. However, Captura just announced a $21.5 million Series A raise. So is CDR immune to the climate tech investing downturn? In this episode of Carbon Removal Newsroom, we talk about market responses to uncertainty, the role of large offtake agreements as funding mechanisms, and what stage governments are currently at in their carbon removal journeys. Tune in to hear about the latest CDR Market Outlook Survey, Kenya's proposed 15-25% carbon credit export tax, and if what we really need are some experienced solar folks to jump into the CDR waters.  On This Episode Susan Su Na'im Merchant Radhika Moolgavkar Resources CDR Market Outlook SurveyCTVC market reportPitchdeck reportKenya's proposed taxCarbon Removal Canada Connect with Nori Nori Nori's X account Nori's other podcast Reversing Climate Change Nori's CDR meme X account --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carbonremovalnewsroom/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carbonremovalnewsroom/support

What's new in carbon removal? Join us for the 2024 Carbon Removal Newsroom kickoff! Will 2024 see the emergence of universal carbon market standards? December saw a coalition formed by leading regulatory bodies.  We unpack the implications of California Bill 1305. How does this legislation mandate transparency in voluntary carbon offset marketing? What could this mean for combating greenwashing and ensuring data reliability? The EPA resources for marine carbon dioxide removal (mCDR) and marine solar radiation management (mSRM) are now online. How do these resources address environmental risks, and what regulatory responsibilities are outlined for safe implementation?How might common principles for high-quality carbon credits reshape industry practices, and what's the significance of transparency and public participation in this process? Join us as our policy panel takes a look at what's cooking for CDR in 2024. On This Episode Wil Burns Holly Jean Buck Radhika Moolgavkar Resources Article 6.4 Mechanism Crediting Program joint statement California Bill 1305 EPA MPRSA The London Convention mCDR and mSRM online resources Connect with Nori Nori Nori's X account Nori's other podcast Reversing Climate ChangeNori's CDR meme X account --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carbonremovalnewsroom/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carbonremovalnewsroom/support

The world's annual climate summit, COP28, has wrapped up in Dubai. As usual, the massive gathering will end without an all-encompassing deal to fix the climate, but with many new side deals, pledges, and announcements that are very relevant to our climate future.  Boosters and critics alike will all find lots of fodder from the past few weeks, and for better or worse carbon removal played a role in the deliberations.  On this episode, our policy panel reflects on the role CDR played at COP, and catch up on some other major industry news as we wrap up 2023 including- -The COP deal to “transition from fossil fuels” -Why the Article 6.4 rules on offsets were postponed -Which countries committed to going “carbon-negative” at COP28 -Record climate capital deployed all over the world  -“Carbon Removals at COP” coalition -Frontier's record CDR purchase from Lithos -The Road to Removals report -& the panels highlights of 2023 and what they hope to see in CDR in 2024   On This Episode Holly Jean Buck Wil Burns Radhika Moolgavkar   Resources ‘Unabated' fossil fuel debate Holly's book “Ending Fossil Fuels” COP's fossil fuel pledge Record capital deployed Carbon Removals at COP Frontier's purchase from Lithos Road to Removal report RMI's new CDR innovation report AGU Conference Connect with Nori Nori Nori's Twitter Nori's other podcast Reversing Climate Change Nori's CDR meme twitter account   --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carbonremovalnewsroom/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carbonremovalnewsroom/support

Biomass burial is a CDR methodology that we haven't yet dug into on our show. Compared to some CDR techniques, biomass burial is a surprisingly simple approach. It involves burying wood trimmings underground to prevent decomposition and thus, the release of carbon back into the atmosphere. Our guests today are Ning Zeng, a professor at the University of Maryland and founder of Carbon Lockdown, and Daniel Sanchez, chief scientist for biomass carbon removal and storage at Carbon Direct.  They are both developing this methodology which attempts to take advantage of nature's ability to capture CO2 in trees. By creating wood vaults in a underground oxygen-free environment - they aim to preserve carbon for potentially thousands of years. This method has begun to garner attention from investors, offset marketplaces like Puro, and the media. On this episode we'll explore the science behind biomass burial, its potential impact on reducing atmospheric CO2, and how it fits into the larger CDR portfolio.    On This Episode Ning Zeng Daniel Sanchez Radhika Moolgavkar Resources Carbon Lockdown Ning's academic work on Wood Vault approach Puro listing for Carbon Lockdown Potomac project Greenbiz article about woody biomass burial Implementation Guidance Connect with Nori Nori Nori's Twitter Nori's other podcast Reversing Climate Change Nori's CDR meme twitter account --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carbonremovalnewsroom/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carbonremovalnewsroom/support

2023 is coming to a close, and a lot has happened in the world of CDR this year. We're going to take a look at the year in carbon removal to find out what's changed in the last year- and what hasn't.  Investment in CDR remains strong, with many big deals making headlines- but what hasn't changed? Deployments remain small and few in number. The traditional offset market has faced scrutiny like never before, and seen a dip in investment. What's still the same? Corporate buyers are still seeking out the lowest quality products. Broadly climate progress is being made, but a new emissions gap report highlights how much more work there is and how much CDR has to grow to contribute.  So join us as our business panel takes a look at what's new in CDR, and what's the same as it ever was.    On This Episode Susan Su Na'im Merchant Radhika Moolgavkar Resources Oxy-Climeworks Deal New Frontier DAC Purchase Heirloom Announces First US DAC Plant Carbon Market Chaos Bloomberg Report on Offsets UN Emissions Gap Report Connect with Nori Nori Nori's Twitter Nori's other podcast Reversing Climate Change Nori's CDR meme twitter account   --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carbonremovalnewsroom/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carbonremovalnewsroom/support

This week, we're bringing you a panel discussion from the Institute for Carbon Removal Law and Policy's annual CDR conference. Our policy panelist, Wil Burns, hosted the conference and led this panel discussion on the role of mandates in growing CDR in the US. The US government has stepped forward into the role of subsidizing and encouraging CDR in recent years, offering a ‘carrot' to promote the new industry, in the form of large grants and tax incentives. But what could the government do to present a ‘stick'- requiring CDR using existing regulations? That's the topic of this policy panel featuring Dan Galpern, the Executive Director of the Climate Protection and Restoration Initiative, and Stephanie Arcusa, a researcher at the Arizona State University Center for Negative Carbon Emissions.  Dan spoke about using the Toxic Substances Control Act to regulate carbon emissions, including the possibility of mandating carbon dioxide removal as a condition for allowing ongoing emissions. He argues that the TSCA provides clear authority for such regulation, citing past precedents and legal interpretations. Stephanie discusses the concept of a Carbon Take Back Obligation, which would require fossil fuel producers to sequester a ton of carbon for every ton they extract. This policy aims to gradually transition to net-zero emissions by creating a demand for carbon removal and applying the policy upstream in the fossil fuel supply chain. Both approaches aim to address the challenges of scaling up carbon removal and mitigating climate change, but they also raise questions about political feasibility, environmental justice, and the impact on consumers, particularly those in lower-income households. We hope you enjoy this high-level look at the policy levers that may one day lead to the scaling up of CDR.   On This Episode Wil Burns Dan Galpern Stephanie Arcusa Resources Institute for Carbon Removal Law and Policy UN Production Gap Report Toxic Substances Control Act EU Industrial Net-Zero Act CA's CDR Market Development Act CBTO in the news Connect with Nori Nori Nori's Twitter Nori's other podcast Reversing Climate Change Nori's CDR meme twitter account   --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carbonremovalnewsroom/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carbonremovalnewsroom/support

In recent months, we've covered CDR developments in the EU, followed CDR's role in international climate agreements, and interviewed startups working to bring DAC to Kenya. There's so much happening with CDR around the globe that it's a challenge to cover all the news of carbon removal's rise. That's why on this episode we're fortunate to have Tom Mills and Shantanu Agarwal join us today to share their work scaling up CDR in India with a new consortium called Carbon Removal Alliance India (CRIA).  Tom is a co-founder of the organization, and Shantanu is a founder of Mati, an enhanced rock weathering startup in India that is a member of CRIA.  India has existing climate policies, immense amounts of working lands, a rising working-age population, and a wealth of business and science resources. Can these assets allow it to become a CDR powerhouse?  Our guests today will tell us about their work, what they think of India's CDR potential, and what needs to happen within India to unlock carbon removal there.   On This Episode  Tom Mills Shantanu Agarwal Radhika Moolgavkar Resources Our Episodes on the EU & Kenya Susteon & Sustaera- Shantanu's previous companies Carbon Removal Alliance India Mati Carbon Removal Partners Connect with Nori Nori Nori's Twitter Nori's other podcast Reversing Climate Change Nori's CDR meme twitter account --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carbonremovalnewsroom/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carbonremovalnewsroom/support

As CDR's notoriety increases, so too does the scrutiny upon it. Carbon removal companies are beginning to deploy in communities, and are facing local concerns about the effect their projects will have communities. As these companies work to communicate the benefits of their projects, a CDR trade group is announcing a new program to help companies responsibly deploy carbon removal.    Scrutiny of CDR continues in the press as well.    An article from Reuters tracked the growing effort to standardize and legitimize CDR as startups and marketplaces try to attract large corporate buyers, showing that the industry is now front and center on business pages worldwide.    And the year's biggest climate event is around the corner. A group of CDR organizations, including one led by today's guest, are working to ensure the industry is ready as the global climate spotlight prepares to turn on them. The debates over CDR at COP28 will surely be contentious, and we'll hear about a new effort to make the carbon removal community ready for when that happens.    Locally, and globally, from communities to newsrooms to international bodies, CDR is under scrutiny like never before. In this episode, we're discussing what the industry can do to respond and continue to grow.    On this episode we're joined today by Ben Rubin, the Carbon Business Council's Executive Director, a trade organization representing over 100 CDR businesses. Welcome, Ben.    We're also joined by our regular policy panelist, Susan Su, a partner focused on climate investing at TOBA Capital. She also serves as a board member of the Carbon Business Council and a board advisor to the Environmental Voter Project. On This Episode Ben Rubin Susan Su Asa Kamer Resources Carbon Business Council CDR RDT Confidence Ebbs in Carbon Markets- article Study: 13% of Renewable Projects that Face Opposition are Completed Reuter's ‘Wild West' article “Three Big Letters in CDR are MRV” CDR.fyi NextGen CDR Facility Carbon Removals at COP Our Episode with Sebastian Manhart Connect with Nori Nori Nori's Twitter Nori's other podcast Reversing Climate Change Nori's CDR meme twitter account   --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carbonremovalnewsroom/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carbonremovalnewsroom/support

In our guest's corner of the geoscience field, inertinates are well-known to be stable forms of carbon. So Hamed Sanei was surprised to learn that there was significant debate over the stability of CO2 storage in biochar, which is an inertinate. In his view, the science of that question has been settled for a long time, and the answer is clear: biochar is durable carbon removal.  Biochar represented 92% of permanent carbon removal sales in the first part of 2023.  It is technologically ready and accessible by a larger share of businesses and populations than other ‘permanent methods' due to its relatively low-tech production. A recent report found it could one day deliver three gigatons of CDR annually. More investment money is flowing to companies doing biochar, and it has become a staple of CDR portfolios among buyers who are diversifying.  Not only that, but it is thousands of years old and works as a soil amendment that helps crop productivity. It can be made from various biomass types, and the potential uses are just as numerous. However, a major question has hovered over the reputation of biochar: Is the carbon removed from the atmosphere by biochar stored permanently, or will it quickly seep back into the air? However, recent research has drawn some optimistic conclusions.  Hamed walks us through why there has been debate, what his research has found, and why he thinks the debate over carbon storage permanence needs to be closed so that the biochar community can focus on improving and scaling the use of biochar.   On This Episode Radhika Moolgavkar Hamed Sanei Resources CDR.fyi- How Much of CDR Sales are Biochar Report on Global Potential of Biochar Recent Biochar Purchase from Microsoft Biochar is 1000's of Year Old! Hamed's Research The Lithospheric Organic Carbon Lab European Biochar Industry Consortium Connect with Nori Nori Nori's Twitter Nori's other podcast Reversing Climate Change Nori's CDR meme twitter account   --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carbonremovalnewsroom/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carbonremovalnewsroom/support

A few weeks ago, the US government announced it would directly purchase carbon removal. The Department of Energy released news of a $35 million fund to procure CDR credits. The prize fund will take the form of offtake agreements and cover four pathways.  More and more governments are funding CDR pilots, supporting research, and adding CDR targets to their climate plans. CDR has quickly entered an era of widespread support throughout North America and Europe.  But while the support is wide, it is also shallow; most policies take the form of modest grants or targets, with a few more ambitious countries leading the way. Many CDR commentators have come to the conclusion that without a compliance market, carbon removal won't ever scale up.  On this episode we asked our policy panel about recent government actions on CDR: will they work, are they enough, and what more needs to be done? Are today's policies sufficient to get us where we need to go? Radhika is joined by Wil Burns, Co-Executive Director of the Institute for Carbon Removal Law and Policy at American University, and Holly Jean Buck, Assistant Professor of Environment and Sustainability at the University at Buffalo.   On This Episode Radhika Moolgavkar Wil Burns Holly Jean Buck Resources DOE Announces CDR Procurement National Academy Report on CDR Research DOE RFP for Responsible Carbon Management Congress Members Letter on CO2 Pipelines Heirloom commitment to DOE principles Boston Consulting Group Report Reykjavik Protocol Connect with Nori Nori Nori's Twitter Nori's other podcast Reversing Climate Change Nori's CDR meme twitter account --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carbonremovalnewsroom/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carbonremovalnewsroom/support

Not long ago it was difficult to find any information about the carbon removal ecosystem in Europe. Beyond academic papers, and a researcher or two at larger environmental non-profits, CDR policy was not an area with a mature ecosystem. The situation is much different today. Not only is the EU considering ways to incorporate removals into their existing cap-and-trade scheme, but there are non-profits, carbon marketplaces, startups, and a new trade group offering sophisticated information and analysis of the rapidly developing CDR policy landscape in Europe. One of them is Carbon Gap they describe themselves as “a science-based and philanthropy-funded expert non-profit"   NGO working to bring just and equitable carbon removal policies to Europe through informed scientific research. Launched two years ago, the organisation keeps the carbon removal ecosystem informed through its Policy Tracker and regularly publishes articles.” Their most recent piece released last week approaches the thorny topic of avoiding emissions deterrence. Their senior researcher is Kayla Cohen, whose work focuses on the developing soil carbon policies in Europe and climate justice issues. Another organization that continues to provide high-level insight in Europe is Carbonfuture, a marketplace for ‘durable' carbon credits. They claim over 40% of the market for durable carbon removal this year. And luckily for the public they also continue to publish information on the CDR market, including work on the topic of creating a trusted and inclusive MRV system, which we delved into on this show just a few weeks ago. The author of much of this work is their Senior Policy Advisor Sebastian Manhart. The EU is poised to be a world leader in CDR, as it has been with climate policy. It features ambitious climate targets, robust academic research in the field, a talented labor pool, and a sophisticated non-profit sector taking on the challenge. But it also faces many of the headwinds found elsewhere against CDR such as high-costs, ambivalence from some of the public and existing environmental sector, fear of moral hazard, and broader macro-economic challenges threatening investment into newer climate tech. On this episode Kayla and Sebastian join to talk about the current situation in Europe, the developments they'd like to see, and where they predict policy will be in 2030 and beyond.   On This Episode Sebastian Manhart Kayla Cohen Asa Kamer   Resources Carbonfuture Carbon Gap Carbon Gap article on ‘solutions to mitigation deterrence' Our show on Carbonfuture's work on Trust + MRV EU Soil Monitoring Law Sebastian's Article on Incorporating CDR in the ETS Kayla's Article on the EU Soil Monitoring Law Carbonfuture report on CDR law in 31 EU States   Connect with Nori Nori Nori's Twitter Nori's other podcast Reversing Climate Change Nori's CDR meme twitter account --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carbonremovalnewsroom/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carbonremovalnewsroom/support

It's been a few months since our business panel has gathered to break down the many headlines coming from the world of CDR. On this episode we'll talk about some of the biggest news from September: new funds, new deployments, new corporate purchases, and a gathering of the who's who in carbon removal in New York City. You'll hear news about Amazon + Occidental Microsoft + Heirloom DOE's DAC Hubs Microsoft + Carbon Streaming Climeworks The Reykjavik Protocol Climate Weeks NYC & more… Joining us on this episode is our business panel: Susan Su, a partner focused on climate investing at TOBA capital, a board member at the Carbon Business Council, and a board advisor to the Environmental Voter Project and Na'im Merchant the Executive Director of Carbon Removal Canada, an Elemental Excelerator policy fellow and the author of the The Carbon Curve, a newsletter about the policies and technologies needed to grow the carbon removal market. On This Episode Radhika Moolgavkar Susan Su Na'im Merchant Resources Amazon's deal with Occidental Microsoft's deal with Heirloom Heirloom DAC Hub Microsoft's deal with Carbon Streaming Climeworks in Kenya Our interviews with Octavia's CEO The Reykavik Protocol Web Summit Climate Track Carbon Removal Canada's launch event Connect with Nori Nori Nori's Twitter Nori's other podcast Reversing Climate Change Nori's CDR meme twitter account --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carbonremovalnewsroom/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carbonremovalnewsroom/support

Carbon removal credits need to be much more trustworthy than carbon offsets are today in order to scale-up CDR. On last week's show, we covered the news that the voluntary carbon markets have shrunk this year. After many carbon offset projects have come under scrutiny, corporate buyers have grown more hesitant. To prove that carbon removal is worth investing in and better than the status quo, project developers and sellers of credits will need to be able to prove that a credit sold actually means CO2 was removed from the air.  It's one thing to do that in a lab when the technique is being developed in a lab. It's another to do it at scale, in the field, in real-world conditions.  The tools available today won't be enough to create market-wide trust. What software, MRV, and accounting technologies are being built today, that will manage the carbon markets of the future? Dr. Anna Lehner at Carbonfuture is one of the people trying to answer this question. Today, we're talking to Anna about how a wide range of CDR methodologies can be measured, quantified, certified, and sold to make it easy for buyers, all while creating more trust in the market.  On This Episode Radhika Moolgavkar Dr. Anna Lehner Resources Carbonfuture Carbonfuture's Trust Framework SBTi Standards cdr.fyi Robert Höglund's post on which companies are buying carbon removal CCS+ Initiative European CRCF Connect with Nori Nori Nori's Twitter Nori's other podcast Reversing Climate Change Nori's CDR meme twitter account   --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carbonremovalnewsroom/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carbonremovalnewsroom/support

The voluntary carbon market (VCM) has a total value of over $2 billion, and some predictions show it growing to $10 billion in just a few years.  But the integrity of the carbon offsets available has come under increasing scrutiny in recent years, causing demand to slow and prices to go down. According to a new report from Morgan Stanley the market is approaching a ‘tipping point', as more and more companies hesitate to stake their environmental claims on offsets that may be debunked in the newspaper the next day. If the market does hit a tipping point, what's next? And what does it mean for the companies and governments hoping that “carbon removal” can fill the gap with a more reliable type of offset? Our panel will take a look at implications of the oil company Oxy purchasing Carbon Engineering. Is big oil good for DAC?  Whether or not oil and gas should be involved in carbon removal is healthy debate within the CDR community, and this announcement made headlines in the broader environmental media too.  Listen to hear what our policy panel, Holly Buck and Wil Burns, think about this news and its aftermath.  On This Episode Radhika Moolgavkar Wil Burns Holly Jean Buck Resources Size of VCMs Article on “Tipping Point” report West et al. Paper on Carbon Offsets Liberia + Dubai Offset Deal Oxy buys Carbon Engineering NOAA Awards Connect with Nori Nori Nori's Twitter Nori's other podcast Reversing Climate Change Nori's CDR meme twitter account --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carbonremovalnewsroom/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carbonremovalnewsroom/support

This month, there's been a flurry of business news in the CDR world. We're taking August off from the show, but before we go we're going to dive into 10 stories that broke in the last few weeks, that have big implications for the carbon removal industry.  On this episode hear about companies putting CO2 into concrete, plastics, and fuel, new investment funds, announcements of new engineered carbon removal facilities, and analysis of the macroeconomic conditions the industry is facing.  To explain what's behind these headlines, we're by our regular business panel, Susan Su and Na'im Merchant.  They tell us all about news from… ·      CarbonCure ·      Airminer's Kiloton Fund ·      Twelve ·      EU Climate VC funding ·      Prime Coalition ·      Avnos ·      Brimstone ·      Deep Sky + Captura ·      Octavia ·      “500 Climate Unicorns in 20 Years?” On This Episode Susan Su Na'im Merchant Asa Kamer Resources CarbonCure announcement Airminer's Kiloton Fund Twelve's new plant Sifted article on EU climate funding Prime Coalition fund Avnos Brimstone announcement Deep Sky hub in Canada Octavia Our Episode w/ Octavia's CEO Sean O'Sullivan Interview Connect with Nori Nori Nori's Twitter Nori's other podcast Reversing Climate Change Nori's CDR meme twitter account --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carbonremovalnewsroom/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carbonremovalnewsroom/support

Last week Octavia Carbon announced they are planning to build a DAC plant in the Great Rift Valley in Kenya, the first such plant in the Southern Hemisphere.  The Valley formed as a result of three tectonic plates meeting in one place. This phenomenon has created unique geology, which the entrepreneurs at Octavia feel could be an ideal place to capture and store CO2 underground.  An hour away in Nairobi, they are building commercial-scale DAC machines and planning to deploy their technology with plans to begin storing CO2 underground in 2024.  They want to leverage advantageous local renewable energy, geology, and personnel to attract global customers.  Today we'll be talking with Octavia's CEO, Martin Freimüller, about why Kenya is right for DAC, what they are working on now, and why the price of a DAC credit in Kenya will differ from one from the U.S. On This Episode Radhika Moolgavkar Martin Freimüller Resources Octavia Carbon Octavia's Project Hummingbird Announcement Puro.earth Cella Connect with Nori Nori Nori's Twitter Nori's other podcast Reversing Climate Change Nori's CDR meme twitter account --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carbonremovalnewsroom/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carbonremovalnewsroom/support

We've been covering a lot of US state and federal CDR policy in the last few episodes. Today we're taking a much-needed international trip and discussing some critical stories happening across the globe.  Zimbabwe's government has announced new regulations on voluntary carbon offset trading to prevent greenwashing and ensure that local communities benefit. Carbon credit schemes in Zimbabwe have been unregulated. The new policy mandates that all carbon projects register with the program, ensuring that a percentage of the revenue goes directly to local communities.  Deforestation rates in Brazil's Amazon rainforest have fallen by 33.6% during the first six months of 2023 under the new administration of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. This contrasts sharply with the record-breaking deforestation rates in 2022 under former president Jair Bolsonaro, who promoted mining and farming in protected areas. The UK government has announced comprehensive changes to its Emissions Trading Scheme: a program designed to decarbonize the country eventually. The ETS will now include more sectors, set new emissions limits for the power sector, energy-intensive industries, and aviation, and incorporate carbon removal technologies into the ETS. CDR solutions, like direct air capture, BECCs, and nature-based removals, will now be traded in the ETS program.  Today I'm with our regular policy panel of Holly Buck Assistant Professor of Environment and Sustainability at the University at Buffalo and the author of Ending Fossil Fuels, and Wil Burns the Co-Executive Director of the Institute for Carbon Removal Law and Policy at American University. On This Show Holly Jean Buck Wil Burns Radhika Moolgavkar Resources New Zimbabwe Regulations Amazon Deforestation Decrease Cerrado Deforestation Increase “Brazilian Amazon Indigenous Territories” paper Petrobras Increasing Oil Output UK ETS Changes Drax BECCS projects Our Episode on California's SB 308 Connect with Nori Nori Nori's Twitter Nori's other podcast Reversing Climate Change Nori's CDR meme twitter account --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carbonremovalnewsroom/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carbonremovalnewsroom/support

The Xprize's Carbon Removal prize has been one of the most exciting stories in CDR. As it seeks to pump $100 million towards carbon removal projects, the organization is also taking steps to ensure that funding supports companies that benefit, rather than harm, the communities they work in.  This is no small detail, but in fact a main question about the future of carbon removal: can it become embraced by local communities who will host projects? We've been focusing on that very question on this show because we feel it is just as important as funding news and scientific advancements.  In order to help build an environmentally just industry, Xprize has partnered with Carbon180 to write a comprehensive report on environmental justice in the context of carbon removal projects.  This report discusses the importance of environmental justice for carbon removal companies, the concept of climate justice, and the need for fair distribution of project benefits. In this episode we're joined by two of the authors of this report, who are leading the effort build environmental justice into the CDR industry: Nikki Batchelor, the Executive Director of the Carbon Removal Prize, and Ugbaad Kosar, the Director of Environmental Justice for Carbon180. On The Show Ugbaad Kosar Nikki Batchelor Radhika Moolgavkar Resources Xprize Carbon Removal Carbon180 From the Ground Up report Connect with Nori Nori Nori's Twitter Nori's other podcast Reversing Climate Change Nori's CDR meme twitter account         --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carbonremovalnewsroom/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carbonremovalnewsroom/support

If you've been following the development of CDR policy, you've probably heard of the volunteer advocacy group OpenAir Collective. Just a few weeks ago our guest Sebastian Manhart said on this show “There's no state that has policy movement that OpenAir collective didn't have their fingers all over. I'm really impressed by the results of this kind of grassroots activism."  Now, OpenAir is working to pass SB308 in the U.S.'s largest economy: California. This proposed bill mandates that high-emitting facilities purchase "negative emissions credits" to offset their climate impact. It would be the first state-level legislation to create a compliance mechanism carbon removal.  This legislation makes polluters pay to remove CO2, a statewide public-sector source of funds that would have a catalytic effect on the CDR industry. On this episode we're joined by one of the founders of OpenAir, a leader of the advocacy effort in California, and the Director of Initiatives at Rethinking Removals: Chris Neidl.  Chris will help us understand the workings of SB308, its potential contribution towards California's climate targets, and share his personal experiences advocating for this important legislation.  On This Episode Radhika Moolgavkar Chris Neidl  Resources OpenAir Collective Our Ep w/ Sebastian Manhart SB308 Josh Becker OpenAir Action Page for SB308 Join a Citizen Lobbying Call Sign the Support Letter for Companies and Orgs Connect with Nori Nori Nori's Twitter Nori's other podcast Reversing Climate Change Nori's CDR meme twitter account   --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carbonremovalnewsroom/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carbonremovalnewsroom/support

This conversation is a re-run of a segment from an episode we released earlier this month.  On this episode we welcome a thought leader in free-market environmental policy - Todd Myers, the Director of the Center for the Environment at the Washington Policy Center. His 2022 book, “Time to Think Small: How nimble environmental technologies can solve the planet's biggest problems,” sheds light on how compact, innovative technologies are giving individuals the power to safeguard endangered wildlife, cut back on CO2 emissions, and combat the issue of ocean plastic. With his extensive background in environmental policy and public relations, Todd offers a unique perspective on the interplay between the marketplace and environmental action. "Todd's insights are set to provide a clear understanding of the political and social dynamics facing advocates of carbon removal in the environmental landscape." Just last month, a landmark decision in Washington State made headlines as it became the first in the U.S. to pass its capital budget with funding specifically allocated for carbon dioxide removal, or CDR. This move is groundbreaking as it goes beyond just CO2, marking the first time a U.S. state has endorsed investments into technologies designed to actively remove a full spectrum of greenhouse gases, including methane and nitrous oxide, from our atmosphere. The state will distribute these funds—totaling $12 million—as grants. Businesses, academic institutions, and non-profit organizations can apply, leveraging this opportunity to further their research, development, and demonstration projects focused on carbon and greenhouse gas removal. This decision is a timely one.  Todd and Radhika talk about his work on environmental policy, its applications to carbon removal, and the recent news from Washington State.  On This Episode Radhika Moolgavkar Todd Myers Resources Washington Policy Center “Time to Think Small” Washington State Funding Connect with Nori Nori Nori's Twitter Nori's other podcast Reversing Climate Change Nori's CDR meme twitter account --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carbonremovalnewsroom/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carbonremovalnewsroom/support

CDR startups are under pressure from numerous sources including current economic downturns, criticisms from the United Nations about carbon removal methods, and problems within the carbon offset market. Despite these challenges, significant investments continue to flow into the industry. This is largely due to the perception among investors that CDR plays a crucial role in reaching the goal of net-zero emissions. In this episode our business panel analyze the impacts of three recent significant announcements from CDR startups. Charm Industrial has secured a $100 million Series B funding round to further their bio-oil pyrolysis approach. Carbon to Sea has successfully obtained $50 million in philanthropic funding to progress their work on ocean alkalinity enhancement. Newcomer DAC startup, Holocene, has formed a partnership with the Department of Energy to accelerate their next-generation technology from lab to market.  These developments represent new scientific research supported by philanthropy, fresh cutting-edge technology, and significant funding efforts. Radhika and the business panel unpack what these milestones mean for CDR startups. Providing expert commentary and analysis on these developments are Na'im Merchant and Susan Su. They lend their expertise to help us understand the potential implications these headlines will have on the future of the CDR sector. On This Episode Na'im Merchant Susan Su Radhika Moolgavkar Resources Charm funding Carbon to Sea news Holocene article Prime Coalition Na'im's Carbon Curve episode w/ panel from Carbon Unbound Connect with Nori Nori Nori's Twitter Nori's other podcast Reversing Climate Change Nori's CDR meme twitter account --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carbonremovalnewsroom/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carbonremovalnewsroom/support

On this episode we're joined by Sebastian Manhart, a tech entrepreneur and policy expert who is serving as the Senior Policy Advisor at Carbonfuture, a purveyor of high-quality CDR credits based in Germany.  He is analyzing the growth of CDR policy worldwide and has recently published “CDR Policy Maturity” across all 50 U.S. states. This comprehensive report maps each state's progress based on factors like specific CDR targets, funding incentives, and legal frameworks. We'll hear about what states are leading the way, the role of federal policy in pushing things forward, and the challenges of public acceptability. Sebastian also fills us in on a new CDR trade organization in Germany, which will work to focus the world's fourth biggest economy on drawing down co2 and his gives insights on some recent industry gatherings he's attended.  Join Radhika and Sebastian as they talk about the explosive growth of CDR policy throughout the U.S. and Europe.  On This Episode Radhika Moolgavkar Sebastian Manhart Resources Carbonfuture CDR Policy Report Article about California's SB 308 OpenAir Collective LECCLA Federal CDR Leadership Act Our Interview with Planetary 4 Corners Carbon Coalition Sebastian's Posts on the DAC Summit and the CDR Summit Connect with Nori Nori Nori's Twitter Nori's other podcast Reversing Climate Change Nori's CDR meme twitter account --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carbonremovalnewsroom/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carbonremovalnewsroom/support

Since last year's landmark climate legislation, members of congress are looking for niche areas of climate progress. Enter the Carbon Removal and Emissions Storage Technologies (CREST) Act, a bipartisan piece of legislation aimed at accelerating carbon removal and storage solutions.  It was introduced by U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Maria Cantwell and also has a bipartisan version in the House, the CREST Act tasks the Departments of Energy with initiating research programs and exploring the feasibility of a number of carbon removal pathways. The legislation focuses on several carbon removal techniques, such as biomass-based removal, ocean CDR, and DAC and geologic storage. A wide swath of organizations, including many familiar to the CDR industry like Clearpath, Stripe, and Vesta, have signed a letter of support.  In this episode, we going to delve into the details of the CREST Act, its potential impact on our climate, and the implications of its bipartisan support. Will it help scale up a domestic CDR industry? How will the Act's pilot reverse auction purchasing program facilitate the commercialization of carbon removal? We'll also take a look at the recent developments at the UNFCCC and their work on revising Article 6.4. The tone of their first draft has attracted a lot of attention and controversy for the way it characterized CDR.  Joining our policy panel are two experts in the field of carbon removal: Savita Bowman,  Program Manager at ClearPath, who works on organization's carbon dioxide removal initiatives, and Holly Buck, Assistant Professor of Environment and Sustainability at the University at Buffalo and author of “Ending Fossil Fuels: Why Net-Zero is Not Enough”. On This Episode Holly Jean Buck Savita Bowman Asa Kamer Resources CREST Act CREST Support Letter Article 6.4 draft Note Connect with Nori Nori Nori's Twitter Nori's other podcast Reversing Climate Change Nori's CDR meme twitter account --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carbonremovalnewsroom/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carbonremovalnewsroom/support

An important climate body at the U.N. is causing controversy as they seek to define use of CDR, and many supporters of carbon removal are not happy.  The UNFCCC is in the process of figuring out how carbon removal fits into emissions reduction plans. A recent draft statement caused a stir among advocates of CDR and climate experts, as it described CDR as 'unproven' and ‘not contributing to sustainable development'. Many CDR advocates have contested these claims, especially given the crucial role attributed to CDR in last year's report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). In response, the Carbon Business Council is drafted a letter, with support from over 100 CDR experts, in an attempt to persuade the UNFCCC to provide a clearer definition of CDR. In today's discussion, we'll speak with Wil Burns, Co-Executive Director of the Institute for Carbon Removal Law and Policy at American University. We'll explore the purpose of this new definition, what's been proposed so far, and why it's so important." This episode's second segment is an interview with - Todd Myers, the Director of the Center for the Environment at the Washington Policy Center. His 2022 book, “Time to Think Small: How nimble environmental technologies can solve the planet's biggest problems,” sheds light on how compact, innovative technologies are giving individuals the power to safeguard endangered wildlife, cut back on CO2 emissions, and combat the issue of ocean plastic. Radhika talks with Todd about a landmark decision in Washington State that recently made headlines as it became the first in the U.S. to pass its capital budget with funding specifically allocated for carbon dioxide removal. Todd also discusses his work on environmental policy and its applications to carbon removal.  On This Episode Radhika Moolgavkar Wil Burns Todd Myers Resources Axios on UNFCCC process Draft of UNFCCC revision Carbon Business Council Letter Washington Policy Center “Time to Think Small” Washington State Funding Connect with Nori Nori Nori's Twitter Join Nori's Discord to hang out with other fans of the podcast and Nori Nori's other podcast Reversing Climate Change Nori's CDR meme twitter account --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carbonremovalnewsroom/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carbonremovalnewsroom/support

Robert Höglund refers to himself as a "chronicler of CDR" or Carbon Dioxide Removal. He has established himself as an authority in this area, providing enlightening insights through his popular blog, Marginal Carbon. His significant contributions to Milywire, a CDR fund, coupled with his extensive involvement in various roles as a Climate Advisor, have further solidified his status as a thought leader. Recently, Robert attended Carbon Unbound, the world's first conference solely focused on carbon removal businesses. His reflections from this groundbreaking event, which he shared under the intriguing title "Cautiously Optimistic Removers," shed light on the current state and future direction of the CDR sector. Radhika and Robert delve into his eight key insights from the event, uncovering the crucial issues facing the CDR sector - from the challenges of scale and certification standards to the essential role of public engagement.  This episode is an inside look at the pressing issues of carbon removal and their significance in our increasingly carbon-conscious world. Why, despite the hurdles, is Robert's mood was one of cautious optimism? Tune in to find out. On This Episode Radhika Moolgavkar Robert Höglund Resources Carbon Unbound Robert's Blog Post about the conference Klarna Announcement JP Morgan Announcement Microsoft BECCS purchase Connect with Nori Nori Nori's Twitter Join Nori's Discord to hang out with other fans of the podcast and Nori Nori's other podcast Reversing Climate Change Nori's CDR meme twitter account --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carbonremovalnewsroom/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carbonremovalnewsroom/support

Following 2015's UN Paris Agreement, each signatory country submitted a strategy indicating how they intend to decarbonize their economy. While much of the work comes from cutting emissions, plans can also include a ‘residual emissions' category- that's where carbon removal comes in.  But recent research from our panelist Holly Buck and her colleagues found no standard definition of residual emissions. Residual emissions are significant; most come from agriculture, industry, and mobility. Crucially, land-use sinks won't offset all residual emissions by 2050- meaning many countries hope new CDR technologies are reliable.  For the world to meet climate goals, countries must achieve the ambitions set out in their plans. If those plans are not well-defined, it is unlikely they will achieve success.  Also on this episode, the panel discusses Climeworks' call to differentiate CDR from emissions cuts, as well as Stanford's new CDR program and some controversy surrounding it.    One of the authors, Holly Buck, joins us today to talk about this important research. And returning to our policy panel is another leading expert in the legalities of CDR- Wil Burns, the Co-Director at the Institute for Carbon Removal Law & Policy at American University.  On This Episode Holly Jean Buck Wil Burns Radhika Moolgavkar Resources Holly's Research on Residual Emissions Climate Action Tracker SBTI Climework's Announcement Stanford CDR Program Chronicle of Higher Education Article on Stanford + Oil Companies Connect with Nori Nori Nori's Twitter Join Nori's Discord to hang out with other fans of the podcast and Nori Nori's other podcast Reversing Climate Change Nori's CDR meme twitter account --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carbonremovalnewsroom/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carbonremovalnewsroom/support

Last year Planetary Technologies won the Carbon Xprize Milestone award for their ocean-based CDR method. That same year they started testing their ocean alkalinity enhancement process in a small trial in England, partnering with the local water company. The test showed improved alkalinity and reduced CO2 in local waters. Now the company plans to do a longer, 120-day test this summer, hoping to remove 200 net tons of CO2 from the water.   Planetary has conducted public outreach about their plan, and published a public code of conduct laying out how they intend to make the experiments safe.    But last month protesters gathered at Gwithian beach in North Cornwall, expressing concerns about the potential impact on the bay's marine ecosystem.    In a Guardian article about the project Mike Kelland CEO of Planetary Technologies said “People often say to me: ‘You wouldn't want to swim in this stuff, would you?' But the answer is that we already do because it's already widely used in wastewater management.”    He said that the company would be transparent and diligent in their evaluations and monitoring during the study.    Joining us on this episode are two people who are working firsthand on the issues of public acceptability and community outreach that we've set out to explore CRN- Will Burt, Chief Ocean Scientist at Planetary and Pete Chargin, Planetary's VP of Commercialization and Community Relations.    On This Episode Will Burt Pete Chargin Radhika Moolgavkar   Resources Planetary Technologies Milestone award Planetary's public code of conduct Guardian article on Planetary's proposal   Connect with Nori Nori Nori's Twitter Join Nori's Discord to hang out with other fans of the podcast and Nori Nori's other podcast Reversing Climate Change Nori's CDR meme twitter account   --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carbonremovalnewsroom/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carbonremovalnewsroom/support

In December 2022, the carbon credit platform Puro added a methodology for enhanced rock weathering (ERW) credits. This announcement opens the door for the ERW to be sold into the billion-dollar voluntary carbon marks.    ERW is one of the oldest known forms of carbon removal, long studied by geologists. But it is only recently that a growing number of startups are applying the science of this technique on a larger scale.    Other businesses are taking note. Microsoft is expanding its carbon removal portfolio to include ERW credits purchased from UNDO. They will pay the Scottish company to spread basaltic rock onto farmland, hoping to sequester 5000 tons of CO2 over the next few decades.    ERW can potentially deliver massive amounts of CDR if scaled up. Nearly every country has the necessary basaltic rock to spread on its farmland and it doesn't require any new technological innovations. But an industry large enough to affect global temperatures will need to build lots of new infrastructure, supply chains, and rock crushers.   That's going to take significant investment, along with MRV, that can grow with the industry.   Is all that possible? Today we'll discuss this exciting technique's business dimensions with our business panel. Welcome, Susan Su and Na'im Merchant.     On This Episode Na'im Merchant Susan Su Radhika Moolgavkar   Resources New Puro Methodology UNDO/Microsoft Announcement Energy Monitor Article on ERW Business South Pole Investigation Climeworks Expansion Announcement Ebb Carbon Funding   Connect with Nori Nori Nori's Twitter Join Nori's Discord to hang out with other fans of the podcast and Nori Nori's other podcast Reversing Climate Change Nori's CDR meme twitter account --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carbonremovalnewsroom/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carbonremovalnewsroom/support

About one year ago we were joined on this show by Toby Bryce, who works with the volunteer-advocacy group the OpenAir Collective on a variety of projects that support the growth of carbon removal. Toby told us about the groups work advocating for state-level legislation called the Carbon Dioxide Removal Leadership Act in New York State.  Since then, the legislation has been proposed in several more states, and the group's network of policy advocates has grown along with it.    Today we'll talk to Toby about what's going on with CDRLA, and what kind of political dynamics he's found as OpenAir wades into state-level policymaking.    Radhika and Toby will also delve into some of the bigger questions about the public acceptability challenges of growing carbon removal. What should advocates and CDR companies be doing to communicate with the public, and what are the stakes?   On This Episode Toby Bryce Radhika Moolgavkar   Resources OpenAir Collective Carbon Dioxide Removal Leadership Act MA Legislation CO Cleantech Legislation Co Biochar to Oil Wells Legislation CA Legislation Xprize Report DFP Wyoming polling   Connect with Nori Nori Nori's Twitter Join Nori's Discord to hang out with other fans of the podcast and Nori Nori's other podcast Reversing Climate Change Nori's CDR meme twitter account   --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carbonremovalnewsroom/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carbonremovalnewsroom/support

The ramifications of Silicon Valley Bank's collapse two weeks ago are still rippling across the global economy. SVB was a major lender to VCs, and served silicon valley: two factors that meant its rapid demise will affect the climate tech industry.  SVB worked with 1550 climate tech companies, and gave the industry billions in loans.  Other banks may fill the void to support this lucrative sector, but many carbon removal companies are now spending time figuring out their financial stability, rather than developing their CDR products.  Peter Reinhardt, Founder and CEO of Charm Industrial, told Semafor that “…the SVB collapse will cause a one to two-quarter delay on a lot of things in climate tech. That doesn't sound like a lot, but when you look at how much needs to get deployed in the next decade, losing half a year is really not good.” The business panel also discusses some other recent CDR business news:  South Korea's announced carbon exchange a new alliance of carbon removal companies Na'im's work as the ED of the brand-new org Carbon Removal Canada On This Episode Na'im Merchant Susan Su Radhika Moolgavkar Resources NYT Article on SVB's climate lending Semafor Article w/ Reinhardt quote Jeff Snider's podcast Na'im on diverse sources of funding Dai Ellis blog post South Korea's new carbon exchange Carbon Removal Alliance Giana Amador Carbon Business Council Carbon Removal Canada Carbon Removal Canada jobs- work with Na'im! Connect with Nori Nori Nori's Twitter Join Nori's Discord to hang out with other fans of the podcast and Nori Nori's other podcast Reversing Climate Change Nori's CDR meme twitter account --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carbonremovalnewsroom/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carbonremovalnewsroom/support

The Canadian company Planetary is currently seeking regulatory approval to release Magnesium Hydroxide into the ocean off the coast of Cornwall, England. Another ocean CDR firm, Running Tide, announced last week that they are partnering with global consulting giant Deloitte to evaluate the quality of their carbon credits. Last month, a research team at MIT received news coverage for their ocean carbon capture technique which they say is a breakthrough that is more effective than direct air capture. These recent announcements indicate real and widespread interest in researching techniques that pull CO2 from the ocean. But how is research into these approaches governed? And what important regulatory issues have yet to be resolved, that will have a big impact on the climate? On this episode, we'll take a look at the state of ocean CDR research governance with one of the field's foremost experts, Wil Burns. Wil talks us through some the main international agreements that govern the seas, and experiments within them. What does existing law mean for plans to test ocean CDR? The panel also discuss the recent news of a geoengineering experiment in England that was leaked to the press. Holly Jean Buck is also back with us as part of our regular policy panel. On This Episode Holly Jean Buck Wil Burns Radhika Moolgavkar Resources Planetary Experiment Planetary Project website Running Tide + Deloitte Coverage of MIT Ocean Capture announcement 2022 London Protocol Announcement on Geoengineering UN Treaty on Ocean Biodiversity Law of the Sea Convention Project Vesta Beach in Southhampton, NY Holly's Research on What Farmers Think of Carbon Sequestration in Soils Haida Salmon Music Video- “40 Million Salmon Can't Be Wrong” Connect with Nori Nori Nori's Twitter --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/carbonremovalnewsroom/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/carbonremovalnewsroom/support

Blue carbon has emerged as a popular climate solution, with offset marketplaces like Verra and Gold Standard eyeing blue carbon methodologies and Salesforce and the World Economic Forum teaming up to announce their own blue carbon credit framework at COP27 last year. Crediting for blue carbon usually means protecting ecosystems like mangrove forests, seagrass beds, and salt marshes. It can also include restoring these ecosystems when they've been degraded or destroyed. A recent paper published in the journal “Earth Science Reviews” titled “Remote Sensing for Effective Blue Carbon Accounting” reviewed the potential for new technology to improve the remote sensing of blue carbon ecosystems. Carbon markets continue to grow, and billions of dollars will likely flow toward blue carbon projects. So how well can scientists even tell when ecosystems are sequestering CO2? And what is the promise of new technologies to improve those estimates? Joining Radhika on this episode are Holly Jean Buck and Shannon Valley. On This Episode Holly Jean Buck Shannon Valley Radhika Moolgavkar Resources Verra Blue Carbon Project Article about Gold Standard Blue Carbon Project Salesforce Blue Carbon initiative Paper: Remote Sensing for Effective Blue Carbon Accounting Bloomberg NEF Report on Potential Growth of Carbon Markets Vox Article about Palm Oil Industry WSJ Article about Indonesia Deforestation Inside Climate News Article on Satellite Monitoring of Flood Zones Report on 50 Years of Endangered Species Act Connect with Nori Nori Nori's Twitter Join Nori's Discord to hang out with other fans of the podcast and Nori Nori's other podcast Reversing Climate Change Nori's CDR meme twitter account --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/carbonremovalnewsroom/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/carbonremovalnewsroom/support

The Emission Trading Systems is the cap-and-trade carbon market that Europe has been using since 2005 to decarbonize its economy. Companies have to pay to pollute, and this week that price hit an all-time high as it traded for over 100 euros/ton. In the first segment of today's show Na'im Merchant and Asa Kamer discuss the significance of that milestone, what it might mean for the CDR industry, and news that Lanzatech became the first carbon capture company ever to go public. On the other side of the planet a different government made steps towards capitalizing on the money flowing towards carbon markets. Earlier this month, Alaska's GOP Governor proposed a package of bills that would expand the state's ability to store carbon via both forestry projects and underground storage of CO2 if passed. Will these ambitions contribute to actually increasing carbon sequestration? On the second segment of today's show we explored this topic with one of the people behind Alaska's push toward carbon management: the state Department of Natural Resource's Deputy Commissioner John Crowther. Radhika is out this week, this episode is hosted by CRN producer Asa Kamer. On This Episode Na'im Merchant Asa Kamer John Crowther Resources ETS Price Hits All-Time High CCUS Investment Hits All-Time High Lanzatech SPAC Alaska Governor's Proposed Legislation Legislation FAQ Connect with Nori Nori Nori's Twitter Join Nori's Discord to hang out with other fans of the podcast and Nori Nori's other podcast Reversing Climate Change Nori's CDR meme twitter account --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/carbonremovalnewsroom/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/carbonremovalnewsroom/support

Should carbon removal be included in institutional climate plans? It's a debate that's taken place across business, government, and science in recent years. The rise of the net-zero framework has sharpened the focus on how and when organizations should decarbonize. And how carbon removal fits in. Last week two influential organizations weighed in on how they plan to use carbon removal in the coming years. The Net-Zero Owner Alliance, a UN-convened group of 84 large investors, declared that their members will not be able to invest in carbon removal to reach their climate goals until at least 2030. And the European Commission released its draft Green Deal Industrial Plan, a new set of policy objectives to build out their climate infrastructure. It includes support for many decarbonization technologies, but at least one CDR NGO says it doesn't do enough for carbon removal. We're pleased to announce the return of long-time friend of the show Holly Jean Buck. Welcome back, Holly! On a less happy note, it is the last episode for Chris Barnard as a regular panelist. Chris, you will be missed. On This Episode Holly Jean Buck Chris Barnard Radhika Moolgavkar Resources Net-Zero Owner Alliance Glasgow Alliance for Net-Zero NZOA coverage from Reuters European Commission's Green Deal Industrial Plan EC's Q&A about new plan Carbon Gap Carbon Gap post about Green Deal Reuters article about US/EU trade dynamics Clean Energy is Cheaper Than Coal Across Whole US, Study Finds Connect with Nori Nori Nori's Twitter Join Nori's Discord to hang out with other fans of the podcast and Nori Nori's other podcast Reversing Climate Change Nori's CDR meme twitter account --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/carbonremovalnewsroom/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/carbonremovalnewsroom/support

In January, a team of researchers led by the University of Oxford's Smith School of Enterprise and the Environment released a report titled “The State of Carbon Dioxide Removal.” The authors called it the first global assessment of the field and what gaps need to be closed to scale carbon removal. The 101-page report covered how much CDR currently exists, the research landscape, existing policy support, and the gap between current plans and what will be needed to reach climate goals. It contained some good news: CDR is scaling fast, and managed forests are doing a lot of drawdown already- and some bad: we're not on track to have enough. Today we'll review this comprehensive snapshot with our science panel: Dr. Jane Zelikova and CRN producer Asa Kamer. On This Episode Dr. Jane Zelikova Asa Kamer Radhika Moolgavkar Resources State of CDR Report CarbonBrief article about the report- w/ charts Guardian article on Verra Bloomberg article on potential of voluntary carbon markets Connect with Nori Nori Nori's Twitter Join Nori's Discord to hang out with other fans of the podcast and Nori Nori's other podcast Reversing Climate Change Nori's CDR meme twitter account --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/carbonremovalnewsroom/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/carbonremovalnewsroom/support