UK universities introduce hydrochar with £100/t capture potential
Two UK universities last week announced an advanced form of hydrochar that could remove 30 million tonnes of CO2 per year globally by 2030 at £100 per tonne.
Read MoreOslo launches pilot biochar project to test carbon storage potential
The Norwegian capital is testing the potential of biochar to store carbon and improve urban planting conditions in a new pilot project along a cycle path in the Oppsal suburb, the local municipality announced last week.
Read More“Last throw of the dice”: UK council targets carbon removal to support negative emissions goal
A UK council announced this week it has become the first local authority to commit to a beyond net zero strategy, with plans to help scale carbon removal (CDR).
Read MoreFinnish carbon project developer expands into green steel with biochar solution
A Helsinki-headquartered project developer has unveiled plans to decarbonise heavy industry by introducing biochar as a biogenic alternative to fossil-based products in steelmaking.
Read MoreVoluntary carbon developer launches tool to sell offsets via e-commerce platforms
A Canada-based carbon credit developer has this week launched a tool allowing e-commerce shoppers to offset emissions at checkout from shipping.
Read MoreDutch carbon removal company acquires direct air capture startup
An Amsterdam-based direct air capture (DAC) firm announced on Thursday the purchase of another Dutch company to integrate the latter’s filtration and sorbent technology into its systems.
Read MoreEKI Energy earns ‘stable’ ratings outlook amid carbon market challenges
A ratings agency has revised the outlook for India’s largest carbon credit developer EKI Energy to “stable” from “negative”, reflecting improving financials despite continued challenges in the global carbon credit market.
Read MoreGermany cuts power sector emissions by 9% as energy use hits record low in 2024 -report
Germany’s energy sector CO2 emissions fell to 188 million tonnes in 2024, a 9% decrease from 2023 and 60% below 1990 levels, according to a new report released on Wednesday.
Read MoreUS startup secures $2.3 mln to scale food waste-based carbon credits
A Boston-headquartered startup has raised $2.3 million to generate carbon offsets from methane emissions avoided by diverting edible food from landfills, the company announced on Monday.
Read MoreCDR industry faces inflection point amid funding slowdowns and delivery gaps -report
The carbon removal (CDR) sector is facing an inflection point, with rising delivery delays, funding slowdowns, and a hyper-concentrated buyer market, according to new research.
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