Emerging methane removal technologies modelled on CDR face feasibility and cost hurdles -report
Efforts to develop technologies that remove methane from the atmosphere, building on methods used in carbon removal (CDR) and carbon capture, remain in early research stages, with significant technical and economic barriers limiting their near-term viability, according to a recent report.
Read MoreGermany’s industrial powerhouse has strong potential for low-cost CDR -report
Residual emissions across Germany will amount to at least 55 million tonnes of CO2 equivalent in 2045, with strong potential for relatively inexpensive CO2 removal from industry in the North Rhine-Westphalia region, according to a new report.
Read MoreUK initiative launches new corporate net zero certification programme
A UK-based company has launched a new four-tier certification programme to that assesses the net zero plans of organisations under a membership model.
Read MoreSouth Pole unveils new advisory board to guide revamp
Large carbon asset developer and consultancy South Pole has announced a new strategic advisory board to help it usher in a new era with a focus on removals and Article 6 markets.
Read MoreOne-third of largest food companies fail to disclose fertiliser environmental risks -report
Analysis of 45 of the world’s largest food companies, worth a combined $2.6 trillion, has found that one-third fail to acknowledge the significant environmental and financial risks of fertiliser use, according to a report by a think tank published Wednesday.
Read MoreGerman startup raises €10 mln to advance forest MRV for carbon credits
A Munich-based company has secured €10 million in Series A funding to expand its operations across Europe and improve its platform for monitoring, reporting, and verification (MRV) of forest carbon projects, the company announced on Wednesday.
Read MoreEU-funded study makes new projections on carbon removals potential
European supply of CO2 removal (CDR) technology has the potential to reach 30 million tonnes of CO2 per year in 2035, according to an EU-funded study released this week, which also includes cost projections for the next decade.
Read MoreInvestigation reveals plastic producers lobbying for free EU ETS allowances
The European chemical industry, led by major plastic producers, has been pushing back on the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) and the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), claiming that carbon policies threaten their survival in Europe and will drive investment and jobs overseas, according to leaked documents.
Read MoreGeological CO2 storage development skewed towards wealthier nations, study finds
Rich countries with established oil and gas industries are leading the development of geological CO2 storage (GCS), leveraging existing infrastructure and expertise, while lower-income countries, despite often facing greater climate challenges, struggle to access the resources needed to implement this critical technology – exposing deep inequalities in global climate action.
Read MoreCDR project portfolio manager unveils initiative to widen access to BECCS market
A CO2 removal (CDR) project portfolio manager has unveiled a new initiative aimed at widening access to bioenergy carbon capture and storage (BECCS) technologies.
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