Climate Change Solutions Update

Category: Industrial Carbon Removal

Remove Carbon:
– Biomass Carbon Removal & Storage
– Carbon Removal & Storage

  • Environmental News Network – Corn Stalks. It’s What’s for Dinner … If You’re a Microbe.

    Engineers at UC San Diego have developed a versatile strain of bacteria that can feed on the sugars in corn stalks, showing potential for utilizing low-cost feedstocks like agricultural waste in biomanufacturing. By evolving strains under specific sugar mixtures, the research team has demonstrated the potential of leveraging evolution to create novel microbes for sustainable production processes. This work highlights the implications for biomanufacturing and the possibility of using mixed plastics as feedstocks, offering new solutions for sustainable production.

    https://www.enn.com/articles/78236-corn-stalks-it-s-what-s-for-dinner-if-you-re-a-microbe

  • Deploying biomass carbon removal and storage responsibly

    Forest-based biomass carbon removal and storage (BiCRS) projects have the potential to remove 2.5–5 Gt of CO2 per year, but concerns exist around overstated climate impact, lack of lifecycle emissions accounting, and potential for deforestation. To ensure effectiveness, projects must adhere to rigorous standards and consider a variety of feedstocks, prioritizing biomass that would otherwise decompose quickly. Companies are also implementing carbon capture units at waste-to-energy plants to remove carbon emissions and convert industrial biowaste to bio-oil through hydrothermal liquefaction. Overall, properly designed BiCRS projects and bio-oil conversion initiatives can be scalable approaches to carbon removal in the next decade, driving significant carbon removal alongside emissions reductions.

    https://frontierclimate.com/writing/deploying-bicrs-responsibly

  • Virginia lays groundwork to combine more solar with farming

    Climate solutions experts need to be aware of the latest advancements in renewable energy technology, such as solar and wind power, as well as the importance of transitioning away from fossil fuels. It is crucial for experts to collaborate with policymakers and businesses to implement sustainable practices and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Additionally, investing in carbon capture and storage technologies can play a significant role in mitigating the effects of climate change. Overall, a comprehensive approach that combines renewable energy sources, policy changes, and technological innovations is essential for addressing the climate crisis effectively.

    https://www.canarymedia.com/articles/food-and-farms/virginia-solar-with-farming

  • Congress reintroduces federal purchasing bill

    The Carbon Dioxide Removal Leadership Act (CDRLA) has been reintroduced by Representatives Tonko and Peters and Senators Whitehouse and Coons, aiming to establish a federal carbon removal purchasing program to support high-quality carbon removal solutions. This proposal includes specific evaluation criteria and ambitious volume targets for the next decade to accelerate the development and deployment of carbon removal technologies. The federal government's market certainty can help the industry raise capital, expand operations, and ultimately meet climate goals. Investing in policy support for these technologies is crucial for the United States to deploy solutions that can fulfill global demand for carbon removal.

    https://carbon180.org/blog/congress-reintroduces-federal-purchasing-bill/

  • Environmental News Network – Reducing Power Temporarily Improves Carbon Dioxide Conversion

    An international team of researchers, led by WashU McKelvey Engineering, has developed a method to control catalysts converting waste carbon dioxide into valuable products like acetate, allowing them to operate continuously on intermittent renewable energy sources for up to 750 hours without performance loss. This breakthrough reduces costs by approximately 25% and offers a promising solution for sustainable carbon utilization. Published in Nature Catalysis, this research provides a significant advancement in the quest for efficient climate solutions.

    https://www.enn.com/articles/78185-reducing-power-temporarily-improves-carbon-dioxide-conversion

  • Heirloom Blog – Carbon removal is entering the compliance era

    The European Union is proposing a plan to purchase 250 million tonnes of permanent carbon removals between 2031 and 2040 through its Emissions Trading System (ETS), making it the largest government demand signal for durable removals ever proposed. Discussions are also underway for international carbon removals and pathway-specific support for industries to decarbonize, aiming to achieve and sustain carbon-neutrality through a global approach to carbon removal technology and market mechanisms. Additionally, Europe is working on a framework to support the deployment of Direct Air Capture (DAC) at scale, with negotiations ongoing to shape policy that meets the needs of project investors and attracts industry-creating capital. This initiative could benefit Heirloom's projects in North America and potentially expand their operations to the EU, amplifying Europe's leadership in climate solutions and bringing DAC technology to more regions.

    https://www.heirloomcarbon.com/news/carbon-removal-is-entering-the-compliance-era

  • Consultation: Major Revision to Biochar Methodology (VM0044)

    Project Reignite, a climate action initiative by Together for Restoration, focuses on converting farm waste into sustainable solutions certified by Verra Project 4679. The project aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by turning agricultural waste into biochar, improving soil health and fertility in the process. By demonstrating a practical and effective approach to addressing climate challenges in the agricultural sector, Project Reignite showcases the potential for utilizing farm waste to mitigate climate change.

    https://verra.org/consultation-major-revision-to-biochar-methodology-vm0044/

  • Q&A: Chris Gould of the California Resources Corp.

    California Resources Corp. is leading the way in California's transition from oil production to carbon storage, injecting carbon dioxide underground in Kern County to store emissions from a nearby power plant in a depleted oil reservoir. This innovative project marks the first of its kind in the state, utilizing a depleted oil and gas reservoir for carbon storage. In addition to this initiative, CRC is planning to repurpose infrastructure originally built for oil production by constructing a data center campus powered by its gas plant, showcasing their commitment to sustainable solutions for reducing emissions.

    https://www.eenews.net/articles/qa-chris-gould-of-the-california-resources-corp/

  • TriplePundit • Rooted in Nature: How Three CPG Companies Are Scaling Regenerative Practices

    Climate solutions experts are focusing on innovative strategies to combat climate change, such as renewable energy sources, carbon capture technologies, and sustainable agriculture practices. These experts are advocating for policies that prioritize reducing greenhouse gas emissions and transitioning to a low-carbon economy. Collaboration between governments, businesses, and individuals is crucial in implementing these solutions on a global scale. The urgency of addressing climate change is underscored by the increasing frequency of extreme weather events and the impact on vulnerable communities. By prioritizing climate solutions, experts believe that we can mitigate the worst effects of climate change and create a more sustainable future for generations to come.

    https://triplepundit.com/2026/pg-oatly-lundberg-family-farms-regenerative-agriculture/

  • Scaling technology-based CDR

    Reaching gigaton-scale carbon dioxide removal by midcentury is crucial for mitigating the impacts of climate change. Carbon180's Road to 2030 outlines actionable policy blueprints for achieving this goal through ocean, technological, and agricultural carbon removal pathways. The US has the potential to lead the global market in carbon dioxide removal technologies, but faces barriers such as lack of public funding, demand, standards, and community trust. The newly released federal policy roadmap, Scaling Technology-based Carbon Dioxide Removal, provides recommendations to address these gaps and advance the growth of the carbon removal industry. The importance of advancing federal research, development, demonstration, and deployment (RDD&D) alongside building infrastructure, creating durable markets, and strengthening standards in order to scale up Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR) technologies is emphasized in the roadmap, serving as a starting point for policymakers, researchers, and advocates looking to advance CDR solutions and ensure the US remains a leader in technological CDR.

    https://carbon180.org/blog/scaling-technology-based-cdr/