To effectively address climate change, cutting emissions and actively removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere are necessary. The US has made progress in this area, but challenges remain, including a small and concentrated market for carbon removal. A three-part policy framework called the "Demand Triangle" is proposed to address these challenges, including public procurement, shifting costs to industrial emitters, and leveling the playing field with trade policy. This framework aims to support the growth of a successful carbon removal industry while limiting consumer exposure to price increases, ultimately leading to the US leading a global carbon removal industry worth up to $1 trillion by 2050. The section discusses the importance of finding solutions that benefit the climate, industry, and communities most affected by climate change, emphasizing the need for action to address the consequences of inaction.
Category: Industrial Carbon Removal
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– Biomass Carbon Removal & Storage
– Carbon Removal & Storage
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A Company Funded by Bill Gates Wants to Capture BC’s Carbon
A Bill Gates-backed American startup, Graphyte, plans to build a carbon-storage facility in Valemount, B.C., which could start operating as early as next January. The facility aims to capture carbon from forestry and agriculture industries by compressing unusable organic matter into bricks that do not decompose and burying them underground. Graphyte has sold carbon credits to companies like Microsoft and J.P. Morgan to offset their emissions. The company's initiative, called "Project Red Cedar," is expected to bring 20 jobs to the community and repurpose the local industrial park. Enkon consulting firm is ensuring compliance with environmental regulations for the project, which has garnered support from the Simpcw First Nation and the Valemount Community Forest.
https://thetyee.ca/News/2026/05/28/Company-Funded-Bill-Gates-Wants-Capture-BC-Carbon/
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Environmental News Network – Hot Spring Microbiomes Could Transform Industrial CO2 Waste into Valuable Products, Manchester Researchers Find
Researchers at The University of Manchester have discovered that microbial communities from terrestrial hot springs have the potential to convert industrial CO2 emissions into valuable products, providing a new avenue for a circular, low-carbon economy. Industrial activities such as steel and cement production produce significant amounts of CO2-rich waste gases, creating environmental issues. The study, published in Environmental Microbiome, highlights the possibility of utilizing these emissions as a valuable resource. Microbiomes in terrestrial hot springs are well-suited to conditions found in industrial waste streams, offering a promising solution for mitigating CO2 emissions.
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Introducing, the CORE Carbon Removal Framework
The CORE Carbon Removal Framework, launched this week, emphasizes the importance of benefiting communities, the climate, and environmental systems through responsible carbon removal practices. It outlines principles such as justice, equity, transparency, and accountability to ensure successful projects and provides resources for those involved. As carbon removal transitions from research to practical applications, governments, companies, and policymakers are investing in shaping the development of programs. The framework aims to establish shared expectations and a common language for the growing field, with success dependent on responsible real-world implementation.
https://carbon180.org/blog/introducing-the-core-carbon-removal-framework/
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Communicating Carbon Removal in a Fractured Media Landscape
Despite challenges in climate communication and lack of awareness about carbon removal, there is bipartisan support for carbon removal policies once understood. The climate movement must shift messaging from fear to hope, address concerns about environmental justice, and invest in local storytellers for effective action. Carbon180 is focusing on community-based initiatives in Alaska, Hawaiʻi, and Puerto Rico, emphasizing engagement with local communities for responsible deployment. Media coverage of climate change is declining, but there is growing interest in carbon removal among voters. The importance of climate policy and the need for urgency, hope, and transparency in climate solutions are key issues for 2025.
https://carbon180.org/blog/communicating-carbon-removal-in-a-fractured-media-landscape/
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CO2 Mineralization in Concrete and Its Future Impact
Concrete producers are under pressure to deliver lower carbon materials while maintaining performance. CarbonCure's webinar discussed how CO2 mineralization can help achieve these goals by storing carbon dioxide in concrete, improving microstructure, and reducing cement costs. The demand for lower carbon concrete is driving innovation in the industry, with global deployment resulting in significant CO2 savings and improved concrete performance. Producers are finding ways to operationalize CO2 mineralization through cement screening, laboratory validation, and batching trials to optimize CO2 dose and achieve cement reduction with equivalent performance, ultimately delivering lower carbon concrete at scale.
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Photovoltaics for cattle dung gasification
An international team of researchers has developed a solar PV system that efficiently converts cattle dung into syngas, reducing CO2 emissions and demonstrating a net energy recovery of 40.17%. The system has a payback period of 3.75 years and can generate annual revenue of 98,703 PKR ($352.1) at a processing capacity of 5 kg/day. Gasification at 800 C was found to produce optimal syngas yields and is scalable for larger CAFOs. The study highlights the importance of system utilization, operational factors, and maintenance in determining the overall feasibility of biomass energy systems. Further research will focus on scaling up the system, optimizing syngas yield, and evaluating its performance in different environmental conditions.
https://www.pv-magazine.com/2026/03/09/photovoltaics-for-cattle-dung-gasification/
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Altitude Partners With Alcom For +360.000t Carbon Removals
Altitude, a top carbon dioxide removal (CDR) financier, has partnered with Alcom to purchase over 360,000 tonnes of CO2 Removal Certificates (CORCs) from biochar-based carbon removal facilities in the Philippines and India. This collaboration aims to accelerate the deployment of high-quality CDR capacity, bringing long-term climate benefits and creating local economic value. Alcom, a pioneer in biochar project development, has a successful track record in building and delivering on growth ambitions. Altitude's significant contribution as a top CDR buyer globally is helping to scale up large-scale CDR efforts, furthering climate solutions.
https://cleantechnica.com/2026/02/09/altitude-partners-with-alcom-for-360-000t-carbon-removals/
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Environmental News Network – Turning Industrial Exhaust Into Useful Materials With a New Electrode
Researchers have developed a specialized electrode that captures airborne CO2 from flue gas and converts it into formic acid, outperforming existing electrodes in tests with simulated flue gas and ambient CO2 concentrations. This innovation simplifies the process of CO2 utilization, crucial for widespread implementation of carbon capture methods in industrial emissions. The system is designed to function in real-world flue gas conditions and convert even small amounts of captured CO2 into a useful product, offering a promising solution for reducing carbon emissions.
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Carbon Clean ranked among Britain’s fastest-growing private technology companies in The Sunday Times 100 Tech
Carbon Clean, a UK technology company, has achieved significant revenue growth of 86.35% over three years, driven by global demand for their CycloneCC technology designed for mass production and deployment at scale. Their success underscores the importance of carbon capture technologies in enabling decarbonisation in hard-to-abate industries like cement, steel, and refineries. Being included in The Sunday Times 100 Tech highlights the maturity of innovative carbon capture solutions in the UK's clean energy economy, positioning Carbon Clean as a leader in revolutionising carbon capture technologies for industrial applications.
https://www.carbonclean.com/en/press-releases/sunday-times-100-tech