CWNYC25: Voluntary market must step up to drive US carbon removal until political “pendulum” swings back, says lawmaker

Published 14:50 on September 23, 2025 / Last updated at 15:29 on September 23, 2025 / / Americas (US & Canada), CO2 Management (CCUS, Engineered Removals), Net Zero Transition (Industrial Decarbonisation), Voluntary (VCM Developments)

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The voluntary market must play a critical near-term role to ensure that the momentum behind scaling carbon removals in the US does not falter amid a withdrawal of federal political support for climate action this year, a member of the country's House of Representatives told an event this week.
The voluntary market must play a critical near-term role to ensure that the momentum behind scaling carbon removals in the US does not falter amid a withdrawal of federal political support for climate action this year, a member of the country's House of Representatives told an event this week.


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