No new CDR bill this year, says California senator

Published 21:25 on February 16, 2026 / Last updated at 21:25 on February 16, 2026 / / Americas (US & Canada), CO2 Management (Engineered Removals), Nature-based Carbon (Forestry), Voluntary (VCM Governance)

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A California state senator who has led recent efforts to legislate on carbon removals (CDR) will not introduce a new bill this year, instead calling to prioritise regulatory implementation and directing existing climate funds toward the sector, he said on Monday.
A California state senator who has led recent efforts to legislate on carbon removals (CDR) will not introduce a new bill this year, instead calling to prioritise regulatory implementation and directing existing climate funds toward the sector, he said on Monday.


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