Carbon removal registry seeks to certify credits under EU’s CRCF
A major carbon removal (CDR) registry will evolve to issue three different classes of credits, it said Tuesday, after announcing plans to certify units under the EU’s Carbon Removals and Carbon Farming (CRCF) scheme.
Read MoreCarbon removals vulnerable to uncertain demand, concentration -report
Concentration among a handful of buyers, weakening prices, and policy uncertainty are threatening the scale-up of carbon removal (CDR) despite recent growth in the sector, according to a report released on Tuesday.
Read MoreF1 racing engineers play a role in soil carbon measurement breakthrough
A developer of enhanced rock weathering projects has worked with Formula 1 racing engineers on a new soil carbon measurement process that significantly reduces sampling time and associated emissions.
Read MoreVCM Report: CORSIA prices struggle to recover despite hopes for post-war demand rebound
CORSIA prices failed to rebound last week, with price assessments for eligible units down by more than 12% week-on-week and benchmark ICE futures dipping below $10/tonne amid higher jet fuel prices, even as market executives expressed hope for resurgence in demand once the Middle East conflict ends.
Read MoreAustralian biochar developer begins pyrolysis trial in Queensland
An Australian biochar developer has begun harvesting and pyrolysis trials at a project in North Queensland that aims to convert invasive woody biomass into biochar-based carbon removals (CDR).
Read MoreMajor DAC developer clinches backing for future plant in North America
The developer of the world’s largest direct air capture (DAC) facility has received backing to develop a new plant in North America alongside a mix of other carbon removal (CDR) projects.
Read MoreIsometric shortens default public comment period in latest standard update
Carbon credit registry and certification body Isometric has certified Version 2.1 of its standard, introducing a more streamlined validation process designed to accelerate the issuance of carbon removal credits.
Read MoreFrench carbon standard consults on bio-oil in asphalt module
A French carbon standard last week opened a public consultation on a new module that would allow carbon credits to be issued from the use of bio-oil as a lower-carbon substitute for fossil-based asphalt binder.
Read MoreAustralia cannot rely on carbon removals to offset gas emissions, think tank says
Australia’s plans to keep pumping out gas while reaching net zero emissions rely on unrealistic assumptions about the future availability of carbon removals, hydrogen, and carbon capture technologies, according to a new report.
Read MorePoland could deliver 45 Mt of removals by 2050, driven mainly by nature-based solutions -report
Poland is projected to have around 45 million tonnes of carbon removal (CDR) potential in 2050 under a high-ambition scenario, led by ecosystem enhancement such as afforestation and peatland restoration, while its abundant biomass resources could support pathways like biochar, according to a climate non-profit.
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