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Mar 6, 2025

Headline: UCLA Samueli Dean Ah-Hyung Park Earns Multiple Awards for Teaching and Research

3 Key Points:
1. Ah-Hyung “Alissa” Park, dean of the UCLA Samueli School of Engineering, has received three prestigious awards recognizing her contributions to research and education.
2. She was awarded the 2025 Distinguished Women in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering...

Mar 6, 2025

Headline: US Hydrogen Lobbying Gets Quieter: Why?

Key Points:
1. Lobbying for clean hydrogen in the US has significantly decreased in 2025 compared to the previous year, with project developers focused more on preserving the existing clean hydrogen tax credit (45V) rather than seeking new policies.
2. There is a strong push from...

Mar 6, 2025

Trust For Governors Island Announces Winners Of 2nd Annual Climate Solutions Challenge

- The second annual Climate Solutions Challenge, focusing on Circular Economy, has announced its winners, awarding projects aimed at reducing urban waste and enhancing resource recovery.
- Eight innovative projects were selected, incorporating technologies such as Direct Air Capture...

Mar 5, 2025

Headline: Direct Air Capture of CO2 Could Extend U.S. Energy Independence

Key Points:
1. Direct air capture (DAC) technology has the potential to enhance U.S. energy independence by over a decade.
2. The effectiveness of DAC is significantly influenced by the types of sorbents used, which can affect the overall energy consumption and...

Mar 5, 2025

Headline: Alternative Storage Solutions for CO₂ Mitigation

3 Key Points:
1. Swiss scientists propose using excess renewable energy to capture atmospheric CO₂, converting it into methane or methanol, which can then be utilized to create polymers and other materials.
2. Carbon capture and storage (CCS) technologies, while necessary, face challenges such as high...

Mar 5, 2025

Headline: Tree Planting Remains Most Effective Carbon Removal Strategy Amidst Uncertainties

Key Points:
1. Tree planting is identified as the most cost-efficient method for carbon removal, emphasizing the need for strategic planning regarding species and locations.
2. Concerns arise over the potential displacement of agricultural land, impacting food security, especially given varying climate...

Mar 5, 2025

Headline: Building Lower-Carbon Industry Is About Future-Proofing Our Economy

Key Points:
1. There is a rising global demand for lower-carbon products, with over 100 countries committing to achieve net-zero emissions, motivating American industries to adopt carbon capture technologies.
2. Carbon capture utilization and storage (CCUS) is highlighted as a crucial technology for reducing...

Mar 5, 2025

Headline
Phlair and Frontier Advance Carbon Removal with Innovative DAC Partnership

Key Points
1. Frontier has signed a $30.6 million agreement with Phlair to remove 47,000 tonnes of CO₂ via energy-efficient direct air capture (DAC) technology powered by solar, slated for 2027-2030.
2. Phlair's DAC innovation utilizes an electrochemical process that minimizes...

Mar 5, 2025

Headline: Oil Executives Promote Economic Benefits of Carbon Capture Amid Political Shifts

Key Points:
1. Oil executives argue that carbon capture technology is crucial for economic growth and job creation, especially as pressure mounts to address climate change.
2. The Biden administration previously supported funding for carbon capture initiatives, which the Trump administration...

Mar 5, 2025

Headline: Amine-Functionalized Cellulose as a Sustainable Solution for CO2 Capture

3 Key Points:
1. The article reviews the effectiveness of amine-functionalized cellulose as a cost-efficient and environmentally friendly sorbent for directly capturing carbon dioxide (CO2).
2. It details various preparation methods for crafting cellulose supports with enhanced CO2 sorption capabilities, discussing the mechanisms...

Mar 5, 2025

Headline: Tipperary Renewable Energy Firm Appoints Adrian Costigan as New Managing Director

Key Points:
1. Woodco Renewable Energy has appointed Adrian Costigan as its new Managing Director to lead the company's expansion efforts.
2. Costigan has over 20 years of experience in energy, sustainability, and technology innovation, previously serving as Chief Commercial Officer...

Mar 5, 2025

Headline: Trump Acknowledges Zelensky's Letter on Rare Earth Minerals Deal

Key Points:
1. Trump expressed appreciation for a letter from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
2. The letter indicates Zelensky's willingness to engage in a deal concerning rare earth minerals.
3. This potential agreement could have implications for global supply chains and energy sectors.

Summary: Former...

Mar 5, 2025

Headline: Calix Limited Releases Newsletter with Key Project Updates and 1H25 Results

Key Points:
1. Calix Limited specializes in industrial decarbonization using patented technology and has released its 1H25 results.
2. The newsletter highlights major projects aimed at environmental sustainability and global partnerships that support net-zero emissions initiatives.
3. Calix employs a licensing and...

Mar 4, 2025

Headline: OCOchem Prepares to Launch Technology for Converting Captured CO2 into Industrial Chemicals

Key Points:
1. OCOchem is finalizing its pilot plant in Eastern Washington to convert captured CO2 into formic acid and other compounds, aiming to provide sustainable alternatives to petroleum.
2. The startup has secured $7.5 million in investments and $8.3...

Mar 4, 2025

Aircraft Synthetic Vision Systems Market Growth, Innovations, and Forecast 2034

Key Points:
1. The aircraft synthetic vision market is projected to expand from $1.5 billion in 2024 to $3.4 billion by 2034, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.5% from 2025 to 2034.
2. Major players in the market include...

Mar 4, 2025

# Ocean Carbon Removal Market Analysis

- The Global Ocean Carbon Removal (OCR) Market is projected to grow from $546.1 million in 2023 to $1,989.6 million by 2031, with a CAGR of 18.2%.
- Key drivers include the urgent need for climate change mitigation, advancements in carbon capture technologies, and regulatory support,...

Mar 4, 2025

Headline: United Airlines to Present at the J.P. Morgan 2025 Industrials Conference

3 Key Points:
1. United Airlines will present at the J.P. Morgan 2025 Industrials Conference on March 11, 2025, at 8:15 a.m. ET.
2. A live webcast of the presentation will be available on United's investor relations website.
3. An audio recording...

Mar 4, 2025

## How Phlair & Frontier Are Solving DAC’s Energy Problem

Key Points
1. Landmark Deal: Frontier has signed a US$30.6 million agreement with Phlair to capture 47,000 tonnes of CO₂ using energy-efficient direct air capture (DAC) technology powered by solar energy.
2. Innovative Technology: Phlair's unique electrochemical process significantly reduces energy demand...

Mar 4, 2025

Headline: The Durability Distraction That's Delaying Climate Action

3 Key Points:
1. Concerns regarding the durability of nature-based carbon storage solutions, like forests and peatlands, are leading businesses to favor less proven technological alternatives, which can slow climate action.
2. The IPCC emphasizes the importance of natural carbon sinks in meeting climate goals,...

Mar 4, 2025

Direct Air Capture (DAC) Market Growth Insights

Key Points:
1. The global Direct Air Capture (DAC) Market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 61.4% from 2025 to 2034, as governments and corporations pursue carbon neutrality.
2. DAC technology competes with sustainability concerns due to high operational costs and energy-intensive processes,...

Mar 4, 2025

# Mission Zero Tech: Developing Direct Air Capture

Key Points:
1. Mission Zero Technologies focuses on Direct Air Capture (DAC) to transform carbon dioxide from a pollutant into a valuable resource, aiming to integrate it into products like fuels and building materials.
2. Their innovative electrochemical solution utilizes water, a catalyst, and renewable...

Mar 4, 2025

Headline: Tree Planting Remains the Most Cost-Effective Carbon Removal Strategy Despite Risks

Key Points:
1. Strategic tree planting can effectively remove carbon, provided careful species selection and site choices are made.
2. There are significant risks associated with tree planting, especially regarding food security and agricultural displacement due to climate change.
3. A diversified...

Mar 4, 2025

# UCLA Samueli Dean Honored with Teaching, Research Awards

Key Points:
1. Ah-Hyung “Alissa” Park, Dean of the UCLA Samueli School of Engineering, has received multiple prestigious awards recognizing her contributions to teaching and research in chemical engineering.
2. Park's research focuses on sustainable energy and carbon capture technologies, addressing climate change through...

Mar 4, 2025

Headline: U.S. EPA Approves Class VI Injection Well Primacy for West Virginia

Key Points:
1. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has granted West Virginia primacy to oversee Class VI injection wells, the first of its kind in the Eastern U.S., allowing the state to manage its carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) program.
2....

Mar 4, 2025

Headline: United Airlines Pioneers Sustainability Efforts in the Airline Industry

Key Points:
1. United Airlines is at the forefront of sustainability initiatives within the U.S. airline sector, aiming to reduce its carbon footprint significantly.
2. The company is investing in advanced carbon capture technologies, including partnerships with startups in direct air capture (DAC).
3....

Mar 4, 2025

Headline: Berkeley Chemists Develop Reusable Material for CO2 Capture

Key Points:
1. A new reusable material has been developed by Berkeley chemists that effectively pulls carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.
2. This material is designed to hold onto CO2 until it can be properly stored, potentially aiding in carbon capture efforts.
3. The research...

Mar 3, 2025

Headline: Understanding Lifecycle Assessments (LCA) in Climate Technology

3 Key Points:
1. Lifecycle assessments (LCA) measure not just emissions but also benchmark technologies, offering insights into cost-effectiveness and operational performance.
2. The interview highlights skepticism towards certain sectors like sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) due to questionable feedstocks and emissions accounting, while sectors like...

Mar 3, 2025

Headline: AI Boom Reshapes Power Landscape as Data Centers Drive Historic Demand Growth

Key Points:
1. The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) and the expansion of data centers are projected to significantly increase power demand, with predictions of a 1.2% increase in 2025 and a 38% rise by 2050.
2. Utilities are expected...

Mar 3, 2025

Headline
Canada Releases Draft Federal Offset Protocol for Direct Air Carbon Dioxide Capture

3 Key Points
1. The preliminary draft protocol by Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) outlines guidelines for Direct Air Carbon Dioxide Capture and Geological Storage (DACCS) projects aimed at reducing greenhouse gases (GHG) in Canada.
2....

Mar 3, 2025

# Can Carbon Removal Save the World?

Key Points:
1. Achieving net zero requires a multi-faceted approach, combining aggressive greenhouse gas emissions reductions with significant carbon dioxide removal (CDR) strategies, as current pledges would still lead to a temperature increase of 2.6-3.1°C.
2. Nature-based solutions like afforestation have limitations including the need for...

Mar 3, 2025

Headline: New Research Highlights the Longevity of Biochar as a Carbon Capture Solution

Key Points:
1. A recent study suggests that biochar, produced from biomass, can sequester carbon in soil for thousands of years, far exceeding previous estimates of around 100 years.
2. This enhanced understanding of biochar's stability, driven by insights into...

Mar 2, 2025

Headline: Starmer Pledges £2.26bn Weapons Loan to Ukraine Amid Tensions with Trump

Key Points:
1. Sir Keir Starmer expressed the UK's full backing for Ukraine during a meeting with President Volodymyr Zelensky, where they signed a £2.26bn weapons package agreement.
2. The meeting follows a contentious encounter between Zelensky and US President...

Mar 2, 2025

Low-cost method transforms ordinary rocks into carbon dioxide storage

Key Points:
1. Researchers at Stanford University have developed a low-cost process to activate common rocks, allowing them to capture carbon dioxide from the atmosphere at room temperature.
2. The method involves heating minerals like calcium oxide and magnesium silicate to create a...

Mar 2, 2025

Headline: Stanford Chemists Unveil Low-Cost Method for Efficient Carbon Capture

Key Points:
1. Stanford University has developed a new technique to enhance the natural weathering of minerals for effective CO2 capture, making use of common minerals heated in traditional kilns.
2. The process requires less than half the energy of leading Direct Air...

Mar 2, 2025

Headline: United Airlines Ventures Invests in Heirloom for Direct Air Capture Technology

Key Points:
1. The United Airlines Ventures Sustainable Flight Fund has made an investment in Heirloom, a company specializing in direct air capture (DAC) technology.
2. Heirloom focuses on reducing energy consumption and costs associated with carbon dioxide capture using innovative...

Mar 1, 2025

Headline: North Dakota Legislative Session Reaches Midpoint with Significant Developments

Key Points:
1. The North Dakota Legislature has reached the crossover point, exchanging nearly 750 bills between the House and Senate amid a historically high number of withdrawn or struck down measures.
2. Key issues include controversial legislation on property tax reform, education...

Mar 1, 2025

Headline: Delta Air Lines Expands International Routes with Marrakesh Flights

Key Points:
1. Delta Air Lines has announced the launch of flights to Marrakesh, Morocco.
2. This makes Delta the second U.S. airline to offer this route, following United Airlines, which started flights last year.
3. The new route is part of Delta's strategy...

Mar 1, 2025

Headline: Navigating the Path to Net Zero in the Transportation Sector

Key Points:
1. The transportation sector, which includes light-duty vehicles, heavy-duty trucks, maritime shipping, and aviation, accounts for approximately 24% of global greenhouse gas emissions.
2. Various strategies for decarbonization are being explored, including engine efficiency improvements and the adoption of low-carbon...

Mar 1, 2025

Headline: Albuquerque Regional Economic Alliance Discusses UNM-City Agreement for Downtown Expansion

Key Points:
1. The City of Albuquerque and the University of New Mexico (UNM) have reached an agreement to explore expanding UNM's presence in downtown Albuquerque.
2. The collaboration will involve identifying necessary sites and infrastructure for the expansion, with UNM engaging...

Mar 1, 2025

Climate Tech’s Big Moment: Why Early-Stage Investing is Booming

Key Points:
1. Climate tech investment reached $47 billion in 2024, marking a 20% growth from the previous year, fueled by institutional and early-stage investors.
2. Early-stage investors are focusing on high-potential innovations like direct air capture, next-gen batteries, and carbon-free cement, but...

Mar 1, 2025

Headline: Bry-Air Expands into Green Hydrogen, Carbon Capture, and Water Generation

Key Points:
1. Bry-Air, known for dehumidification and environmental control, is entering the fields of green hydrogen and carbon capture.
2. The company aims to enhance sustainability by incorporating water generation into its operations, focusing on reducing the environmental impact.
3. This expansion...

Mar 1, 2025

Revolutionary Lithium Extraction Method Developed by GW Researchers

Key Points:
1. Researchers at The George Washington University have created a non-invasive process to extract lithium from geothermal brine without harmful chemicals, replacing traditional mining methods.
2. The innovative technique utilizes a specialized material to selectively capture lithium ions and convert them into lithium...

Feb 28, 2025

Headline: Taxpayer Funds for Carbon Capture Redirected to Boost Oil Production

3 Key Points:
1. Billions in taxpayer dollars originally allocated for carbon capture and storage initiatives are likely being redirected to support fossil fuel companies, particularly in enhanced oil recovery using captured carbon dioxide.
2. Occidental Petroleum's CEO has highlighted the potential...

Feb 28, 2025

Headline
Renewable Friday: Cheap Carbon Capture

Key Points
1. Iceland has developed carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) technology using geothermal energy to inject CO2 into basalt for effective mineralization.
2. Recent studies indicate that using common minerals as fertilizers, such as olivine and serpentine, can significantly reduce atmospheric CO2 at a lower...

Feb 28, 2025

Headline: Enhanced Natural Weathering Processes Boost CO2 Storage

Key Points:
1. Stanford researchers have developed a novel method for trapping and storing CO2 that accelerates the natural weathering process, allowing for CO2 absorption in mere hours instead of centuries.
2. The new technique utilizes heat and specific minerals to create reactive materials (magnesium...

Feb 28, 2025

Headline: Frontier Commits $30.6M to Phlair’s Electrochemical DAC for 47,000 Tons CO₂ Removal

Key points:
1. Frontier’s $30.6 million agreement with Phlair will facilitate the removal of 47,000 tons of CO₂ by 2030, marking the first electrochemical direct air capture (DAC) deal.
2. Phlair’s unique all-electric DAC design improves energy efficiency, cutting energy...

Feb 28, 2025

United invests in CO2 capture technology

Key Points:
1. United Airlines Ventures Sustainable Flight Fund has invested in Heirloom, a leader in direct air capture (DAC) technology, and secured rights to purchase up to 500,000 tons of captured CO2.
2. Heirloom uses limestone in its DAC process, which is regarded as a...

Feb 28, 2025

Climate Adaptation Market Size to Hit USD 55.44 Billion by 2032, at a CAGR of 9.46%
Key Points:
1. The Climate Adaptation market is projected to grow from USD 24.58 billion in 2023 to USD 55.44 billion by 2032, with a CAGR of 9.46% during the forecast period....

Feb 28, 2025

Frontier Buyers Make First Investment In Energy-Efficient DAC By Phlair

Key Points:
1. The Frontier Commitment has invested $30.6 million in Phlair's electrochemical direct air capture (DAC) technology, aiming to remove 47,000 tons of CO2 between 2027 and 2030.
2. Phlair's DAC system is designed to operate without heating, using electrochemistry instead...

Feb 28, 2025

Headline: United Airlines Invests in Heirloom’s Sustainable Flight Technology

Key Points:
1. United Airlines' UAV Sustainable Flight Fund has invested in Heirloom, a direct air capture (DAC) company, to enhance its carbon reduction strategies.
2. The fund has secured the right to purchase up to 500,000 tons of carbon dioxide removal for sustainable...

Feb 28, 2025

Headline: Introduction to Heatmap and Subscription Options for Climate News

Key Points:
1. Heatmap provides insightful coverage on climate change, with an emphasis on its impact on economy, politics, and culture.
2. Users can create an account to access free articles, with subscription plans offering unlimited access starting at $9.99 per month or...

Feb 28, 2025

# Carbon Capture And Storage In Aotearoa – Expert Q+A

Key Points:
1. The New Zealand government is introducing a framework to incentivize carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) through the Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) to help combat climate change.
2. Globally, CCUS is actively utilized, with around 40 million tonnes of...

Feb 28, 2025

Headline
Congress Passes Resolution to Eliminate Methane Fee, Undermining Bipartisan Support for Emission Reductions

Key Points
1. The Senate passed a joint resolution to disapprove the EPA's methane waste emissions charge, which had already been approved by the House.
2. Environmental advocates express disappointment, highlighting the potential loss of public health and...

Feb 27, 2025

Headline: United Airlines Invests in Direct Air Capture Technology to Meet Decarbonization Goals

Key Points:
1. United Airlines has invested in Heirloom, a direct air capture (DAC) company, to support its sustainability initiatives.
2. The airline's Sustainable Flight Fund may purchase up to 500,000 tons of carbon...

Feb 27, 2025

Headline: Frontier Signs First CDR Offtake Deal for Electrochemical DAC

Key Points:
1. Frontier, a coalition for carbon dioxide removals buyers, has finalized its first offtake agreement with a German company focused on electrochemical direct air capture (DAC) technology.
2. The collaboration emphasizes the growing demand for innovative DAC solutions to effectively remove...

Feb 27, 2025

Natural Rock Weathering Captures Carbon Over Millennia. Chemists Just Reduced It to Weeks.

Key Points:
1. Stanford University chemists have developed a method using crushed rocks in cement kilns to significantly accelerate the natural weathering process that captures carbon dioxide, reducing the timeframe from thousands of years to just weeks.
2. The...

Feb 27, 2025

Headline
United Airlines Invests in Heirloom’s Direct Air Capture Technology for Carbon Removal

3 Key Points
1. United Airlines Ventures is investing in Heirloom's Direct Air Capture (DAC) technology, securing the removal of 500,000 tons of CO₂ to support its sustainability and net zero goals.
2. Heirloom's scalable...

Feb 27, 2025

Headline: United Airlines Invests in Heirloom's Carbon Removal Technology

Key Points:
1. United Airlines Ventures (UAV) is partnering with Heirloom to acquire rights for carbon dioxide removal (CDR) technology, aiming to offset 500,000 tons of CO₂.
2. Heirloom utilizes direct air capture (DAC) technology, leveraging limestone to efficiently sequester CO₂ at a cost-effective...

Feb 27, 2025

Headline: United Airlines Invests in Carbon Removal Technology with Heirloom

Key Points:
1. United Airlines Ventures (UAV) Sustainable Flight Fund has invested in Heirloom, a Direct Air Capture (DAC) company, and secured a right to purchase 500,000 tons of carbon dioxide removal.
2. The Sustainable Flight Fund, launched to promote sustainable aviation fuel...

Feb 27, 2025

United’s Sustainable Flight Fund Secures 500,000 Tons of CO2 Removal with Heirloom’s Direct Air Capture Technology

Key Points:
1. United Airlines' Sustainable Flight Fund can secure up to 500,000 tons of CO2 removal using Heirloom's direct air capture (DAC) technology.
2. Heirloom's limestone-based DAC presents a scalable and cost-effective method for...

Feb 27, 2025

DAC-LAT: A New Tool for Navigating the Complexities of Direct Air Capture

Key Points:
1. Direct air capture (DAC) technologies utilize either solid sorbents or liquid solvents to efficiently extract CO2 from the atmosphere, but their energy intensity and emissions profile vary significantly based on energy sources.
2. The Direct Air Capture...

Feb 27, 2025

Headline: Canada Unveils Draft Protocol for Direct Air Carbon Dioxide Capture

Key Points:
1. The Draft Protocol for Direct Air Carbon Dioxide Capture and Geological Storage (DACCS) aims to establish standardized methodologies for generating federal carbon offset credits in Canada.
2. Eligible DACCS projects must meet specific criteria, including not having previously captured...

Feb 27, 2025

Key Driver Transforming The Direct Air Capture Market 2025: Rising Environmental Concerns And Escalating Greenhouse Gas Emissions Fueling The Growth Of Direct Air Capture Market

Key Points:
1. The direct air capture (DAC) market is projected to grow from $0.07 billion in 2024 to $0.11 billion in 2025, with a remarkable CAGR...

Feb 26, 2025

Headline: World Energy hopes for SAF output growth despite Air Products project exit

Key Points:
1. World Energy plans to increase production at its California sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) plant following Air Products' exit from their joint project.
2. Air Products announced it would withdraw from the $2 billion SAF expansion due to...

Feb 26, 2025

Trump’s $4.5T Tax Cuts & $2T Spending Slashes Sanctioned by House GOP

Key Points:
1. House Republicans passed a budget blueprint that facilitates President Trump's agenda for $4.5 trillion in tax cuts and $2 trillion in spending reductions, with a narrow vote of 217-215.
2. United Airlines invested in Heirloom, a startup...

Feb 26, 2025

Headline: The Five Most Active Early-Stage Climate Tech Investors

Key Points:
1. Early-stage climate tech investment saw a global capital increase of $47 billion in 2024, representing a 20% growth from the previous year, led by firms like TPG Inc and Brookfield Corp.
2. Notable early-stage investors include Margret Trilli of ImpactAssets, Michael...

Feb 26, 2025

United Sustainable Flight Fund invests in Heirloom

Key Points:
1. United Airlines' UAV Sustainable Flight Fund has invested in Heirloom, a direct air capture (DAC) company.
2. The agreement includes the option to purchase up to 500,000 tons of carbon dioxide removal (CDR) for sustainable aviation fuel production or permanent storage underground.
3....

Feb 26, 2025

## United Sustainable Flight Fund Invests in Heirloom to Scale Direct Air Capture

Key Points:
1. The United UAV Sustainable Flight Fund has invested in the direct air capture (DAC) company Heirloom, enhancing its portfolio of carbon reduction technologies.
2. United has secured the right to purchase up to 500,000 tons of carbon...

Feb 26, 2025

Headline: United Airlines Invests in Carbon Removal Startup Heirloom

Key Points:
1. United Airlines has invested in Heirloom, a direct air capture (DAC) startup, and has secured rights to purchase 500,000 tons of CO2 for sequestration or cleaner jet fuel production.
2. This investment is part of United's Sustainable Flight Fund, aiming to...

Feb 26, 2025

Headline: The US is destroying climate progress. Here’s a strategy to win over the right

Key Points:
1. The US has not developed a comprehensive climate policy, resulting in a fragmented approach that focuses more on localized interests rather than a cohesive climate strategy.
2. Successful climate action must emphasize co-benefits such as...

Feb 26, 2025

Headline: CCS Advocates Fight for Supportive US Policy

Key Points:
1. The US carbon capture and storage (CCS) sector is at a critical juncture with intense lobbying efforts aimed at influencing the future of the \45Q\ tax incentive.
2. Advocates for CCS are gaining bipartisan support, including backing from some Republican leaders, as...

Feb 25, 2025

United Airlines bets on direct air capture to help decarbonize aviation

- United Airlines Ventures (UAV) has invested in Heirloom, a direct air capture (DAC) startup, with options for significant carbon dioxide removal.
- The deal allows UAV to use captured carbon for offsetting emissions or as feedstock for sustainable aviation fuel...

Feb 25, 2025

United Airlines Invests In DAC Tech By Heirloom, Securing Right To Buy 500k Tons Of CDR

Key Points:
1. United Airlines Ventures (UAV) Sustainable Flight Fund has invested in Heirloom's direct air capture (DAC) technology, securing the option to purchase 500,000 tons of carbon dioxide removal (CDR).
2. The funds will help...

Feb 25, 2025

Headline: Research Unveils Solution for Large-Scale CO2 Sequestration

Key Points:
1. New research published in *Nature* presents a thermal calcium/magnesium ion exchange method using magnesium-rich silicate minerals to enhance CO2 removal efficiency.
2. The innovative technique significantly reduces energy consumption for CO2 capture to less than 1 megawatt-hour per ton, which is about...

Feb 25, 2025

Headline: United Sustainable Flight Fund Invests in Direct Air Capture Firm Heirloom

Key Points:
1. The United Airlines Sustainable Flight Fund has made an investment in Heirloom, a firm specializing in direct air capture (DAC) technology.
2. This investment aims to enhance United Airlines' carbon reduction strategies as the company focuses on decarbonization...

Feb 25, 2025

Headline: United Airlines Plans to Remove 500,000 Tons of CO2 With Direct Air Capture Investment

Key Points:
1. United Airlines is investing in the direct air capture company Heirloom to purchase up to 500,000 tons of CO2 removal.
2. Direct air capture (DAC) technology captures CO2 directly...

Feb 25, 2025

Headline: Airline-backed fund invests in high-flying direct air capture startup

3 Key Points:
1. United Airlines led an investment in direct air capture company Heirloom as part of the Sustainable Flight Fund, which aims to drive advancements in lower carbon jet fuel alternatives.
2. While specific financial details were not disclosed, the average...

Feb 25, 2025

Headline: Heatmap: Your Guide to Climate Change Insights

Key Points:
1. Heatmap offers subscription plans for unlimited access to articles and resources focused on climate change.
2. Subscribers receive exclusive newsletters, early access to events, and in-depth analysis of climate issues.
3. The platform encourages users to register and provide their email to access...

Feb 25, 2025

United Sustainable Flight Fund Invests in Heirloom to Scale Direct Air Capture

- United Airlines' UAV Sustainable Flight Fund has invested in Heirloom, a company specializing in direct air capture (DAC) technology.
- This investment allows United to secure rights to purchase up to 500,000 tons of carbon dioxide removal for...

Feb 25, 2025

Headline: Boys & Girls Club Opens New STEAM Lab of Learning

Key Points:
1. The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Permian Basin has inaugurated a new STEAM Lab of Learning at the Odessa Wilkerson Club.
2. The space, funded by a donation from 1PointFive, aims to enhance youth education in science, technology,...

Feb 24, 2025

Headline: Young Innovators Lead Climate Solutions Amid Urgent Environmental Challenges

Key Points:
1. A climate change challenge launched by Oxford's Saïd Business School showcased high school students' innovative solutions, with over 1,000 global applications highlighting their creative approaches to environmental issues.
2. Notable projects included a sludge management system by Team Plethora that...

Feb 24, 2025

Inside Amazon’s Forward-Thinking Carbon Credits Strategy

Key Points:
1. Amazon is integrating carbon credits into its sustainability strategy, focusing on forest protection, land restoration, and innovative carbon removal technologies to offset emissions in its operations.
2. The company emphasizes high-quality carbon credits and has co-founded the LEAF Coalition, mobilizing over $1 billion to...

Feb 24, 2025

Headline: California State Senator Tables Bill on CDR Purchase Programme

Key Points:
1. A California state senator has introduced a bill mandating the carbon market regulator to oversee a carbon dioxide removal (CDR) purchase program.
2. The bill aims to enhance state efforts in carbon capture technology, particularly focusing on direct air capture...

Feb 24, 2025

Headline: The Road to Scaling Durable Carbon Removal Will Be Long and Expensive

3 Key Points:
1. Direct air capture (DAC) facilities, which extract CO2 from the atmosphere, are the most costly carbon-removal methods currently available.
2. The energy consumption associated with DAC is significant, raising concerns about its overall sustainability and practical...

Feb 24, 2025

Solar-Powered Device Captures Carbon Dioxide to Make Sustainable Fuel

Key Points:
1. Researchers at the University of Cambridge have created a solar-powered reactor that captures CO2 directly from the air and converts it into syngas, an important intermediate for fuel and chemical production.
2. The system operates by capturing CO2 at night...

Feb 24, 2025

New tech uses sunlight to produce solar syngas

Key Points:
1. Researchers at the University of Cambridge have created a solar-powered reactor that captures CO2 directly from the air and converts it into syngas, potentially usable for fuel or industrial chemicals.
2. This process offers a more efficient alternative to traditional carbon...

Feb 24, 2025

# A tiny amount of this powder can absorb as much CO2 as a tree

Key Points:
1. Researchers at UC Berkeley have developed a new covalent organic framework (COF) that captures carbon dioxide from the air more efficiently than existing direct air capture (DAC) technologies.
2. Just 200 grams of this new...

Feb 24, 2025

Common rocks turned into great carbon trappers with new technology

Key Points:
1. Stanford University researchers have developed a cost-effective method that enhances the reaction of common minerals to absorb CO2, addressing a significant contributor to global warming.
2. The new technique requires less than half the energy of existing carbon capture...

Feb 24, 2025

Opinion: Climate Change Is About Economics, Not Politics

Key Points:
1. Climate change should be viewed as an economic issue rather than a political one, focusing on infrastructure modernization and job creation.
2. The economic impacts of climate change are substantial, with natural disasters costing the U.S. approximately $140 billion annually from...

Feb 23, 2025

Headline
Renewable Energy More Cost-Effective than Carbon Capture, Study Claims

Key Points
1. A new study published in _Environmental Science and Technology_ shows that investing in clean energy sources like wind, solar, and geothermal is more economical than relying on carbon capture technology.
2. Scenarios analyzed indicated that a complete transition to...

Feb 23, 2025

Climate Change and the Evolving Role of Technology: A Critical Juncture for Global Sustainability

Key Points:
1. Technological Innovations: AI and big data are transforming climate prediction and response, while renewable energy technologies and smart grids facilitate the transition from fossil fuels to sustainable energy sources.
2. Carbon Capture Strategies: Direct...

Feb 23, 2025

Headline: Occidental Petroleum's Strategic Shift Toward Carbon Capture Technology

3 Key Points:
1. Occidental Petroleum is investing heavily in carbon capture technologies, particularly Direct Air Capture (DAC), through its subsidiary 1PointFive, to position itself as a leader in reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
2. The company aims to produce \net-zero\ oil by integrating captured...

Feb 23, 2025

Headline: Occidental CEO Draws Parallels Between CO2 Utilization and Fracking

Key Points:
1. Vicki Hollub, CEO of Occidental, likens the use of CO2 for enhanced oil recovery to the fracking technology that boosted U.S. oil and gas production.
2. CO2 capture and utilization are critical to enhancing oil recovery and advancing energy sustainability.
3....

Feb 23, 2025

Occidental Petroleum’s Robust Earnings Call Highlights

Key Points:
1. Record Oil Production: Occidental achieved a record output of 1.33 million barrels of oil equivalent per day in the U.S., exceeding annual guidance.
2. Debt Management: The company reduced its near-term debt by $4.5 billion ahead of schedule, showcasing effective financial stewardship.
3. **Carbon...

Feb 23, 2025

Headline: Stanford Chemists Develop Low-Cost Method to Capture CO2 Using Rocks

Key Points:
1. Researchers at Stanford University have created a cost-effective technique for capturing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.
2. The innovative process utilizes naturally occurring rocks as sorbents for CO2 absorption.
3. This method is expected to reduce energy consumption and overall...

Feb 22, 2025

Headline: Repsol Bullish on Brazil's DAC Potential

Key Points:
1. Repsol is increasing its direct air capture (DAC) strategies in Brazil, identifying the region as particularly suitable for the technology.
2. Jose Salinero, Repsol Sinopec Brasil's head of R&D, emphasizes Brazil's unique advantages in developing DAC.
3. The company is optimistic about utilizing Brazil's...

Feb 22, 2025

Headline: Stanford Chemists Develop Affordable Carbon Capture Method Using Common Rocks

Key Points:
1. Researchers at Stanford University have created a low-cost process that utilizes common minerals to capture and sequester carbon dioxide from the atmosphere more effectively and rapidly.
2. The method involves heating silicate minerals to induce a reaction that transforms...

Feb 22, 2025

Headline: Oxy Highlights Oil & Gas Advantages of Direct Air Capture Amid Policy Changes

Key Points:
1. Occidental Petroleum announced plans to utilize direct air capture (DAC) technology to enhance shale oil and gas production.
2. The initiative comes in response to recent rollbacks in White House policies supporting emissions reduction strategies.
3. Details...

Feb 22, 2025

Cumulative capital requirements for upstream, midstream natural gas infrastructure estimated at $11tn: Hamel

Key Points:
1. Global primary energy demand is projected to increase by 18% by 2050, with natural gas anticipated to be the second-fastest-growing energy source, following renewables.
2. Cumulative capital investments required for upstream and midstream natural gas infrastructure...

Feb 22, 2025

Air Canada Returns to Israel with New Direct Flights from Toronto & Montreal Restarting June 2025

- Air Canada will resume direct flights between Toronto and Tel Aviv starting June 8, 2025, with four flights per week.
- An additional flight from Montreal to Tel Aviv is set to be added in...

Feb 22, 2025

Headline
Zuri Sky Reconnects The UK and Sierra Leone With Long-Awaited Direct Flights

Key Points
1. Zuri Sky Ltd is set to restore direct flights between London Gatwick and Freetown’s Lungi International Airport after more than a decade.
2. The new flights will reduce travel time from over eleven hours to just...

Feb 20, 2025

Headline: Scientists develop cheap and effective way to trap carbon in common rocks

Key Points:
1. Researchers at Stanford University have created a method using heated minerals to rapidly capture CO₂ from the atmosphere, enhancing the natural weathering process.
2. This innovative approach, which transforms silicate minerals like olivine and serpentine into highly...

Feb 20, 2025

Headline: Carbon Capture Faces Technological and Economic Limits

Key Points:
1. Achieving the goal of capturing 450 million tonnes of CO2 by 2050 requires a long-term national strategy and a combination of technological solutions, including CCS and CCU.
2. Economic assessments highlight that France's climate inaction could cost up to 7% of its...

Feb 20, 2025

Headline: Climeworks inks carbon removal deal with TikTok

Key points:
1. Climeworks has partnered with TikTok and Two Drifters Distillery to remove over 6,000 tons of CO2.
2. The collaborations highlight growing interest from major companies in carbon capture solutions.
3. Climeworks continues to enhance its presence in the carbon removal market as firms...

Feb 20, 2025

Headline
Urgent Need for Sustainable Solutions to Combat Pollution, Climate Change, and Energy Security

Key Points
1. Severity of Issues: Air pollution kills over seven million people annually, with 90% stemming from energy use; global warming poses dire threats requiring an 80% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 to avoid...

Feb 20, 2025

TikTok Taps Climeworks to Remove CO2 From the Atmosphere

Key Points:
1. TikTok has partnered with Climeworks to remove 5,100 tons of CO2 from the atmosphere over five years through direct air capture, reforestation, and biochar techniques.
2. Climeworks employs a costly direct air capture technology that uses fans and CO2-absorbing filters,...

Feb 19, 2025

Climeworks Partners with TikTok and Two Drifters to Remove CO₂

Key points:
1. Climeworks has partnered with TikTok to remove 5,100 tons of CO₂ and with Two Drifters Distillery to remove an additional 1,067 tons through Direct Air Capture and other methods.
2. TikTok's multi-year commitment reflects a broader sustainability strategy, while Two...

Feb 19, 2025

Headline: Stanford Study Finds Renewable Energy Infrastructure Cheaper and More Efficient than Carbon Capture

Key Points:
1. The study asserts that investing in renewable energies—such as wind, solar, geothermal, and hydropower—is more cost-effective and efficient than using carbon capture technology across 149 countries.
2. By switching entirely to renewable sources, countries could reduce...

Feb 19, 2025

Carbon Capture Costlier Than Full Switch to Renewables: Study

- Researchers indicate that transitioning to renewable energy by 2050 would be significantly cheaper than employing carbon capture technologies.
- The study suggests that investing in carbon capture raises costs by 6 to 8 times when considering associated emissions and public health...

Feb 19, 2025

Thermal Ca²⁺/Mg²⁺ Exchange Reactions for CO₂ Removal

Key Points:
1. Mg-rich silicate minerals can theoretically sequester over 105 Gt of CO₂, but their reaction rates under ambient conditions are too slow for practical applications.
2. The study reveals that materials like CaCO₃ and CaSO₄ can enhance the reactivity of Mg-rich silicates, substantially...

Feb 19, 2025

CIEL Experts Engage in Critical IPCC Session Amidst Urgent Climate Crisis

- CIEL experts will participate in the 62nd Session of the IPCC in Hangzhou, focusing on the Seventh Assessment Report (AR7) and the significance of developing effective climate policy.
- The session will address methodology reports on carbon dioxide removal and...

Feb 19, 2025

Headline: New APS Report Highlights Carbon Dioxide Removal Challenges and Emission Reduction Necessity

Key Points:
1. The APS report evaluates various carbon dioxide removal (CDR) technologies, emphasizing that reducing emissions is often more cost-effective than large-scale CDR.
2. Major CDR methods explored include direct air capture (e.g., Climeworks) and ecosystem-based approaches, with significant...

Feb 18, 2025

Revolutionary Solar-Powered DAC Reactor To Convert CO2 Into Sustainable Fuel

Key Points:
1. Researchers from Cambridge University have developed a novel solar-powered direct air capture (DAC) reactor that converts atmospheric CO2 into syngas, a key component for sustainable fuel and chemical production.
2. The reactor utilizes custom-made filters to capture CO2 at night...

Feb 18, 2025

Burns & McDonnell Honored With Four 2024 Business Achievement Awards for Environmental Contributions

Key Points:
1. Burns & McDonnell received four 2024 Business Achievement Awards for initiatives in environmental leadership, including compliance with the U.S. EPA’s CCR Legacy Rule and community engagement events for Earth Day.
2. The firm is developing a...

Feb 18, 2025

Headline: Carbon Credits Surge: $16B Fuels 2024’s Race for High-Quality Offsets

Key Points:
1. The voluntary carbon market is experiencing exponential growth, with funding reaching $16.3 billion in 2024, significantly surpassing credit retirements.
2. Major corporations like Microsoft, Google, Delta Air Lines, and Amazon are increasingly investing in high-quality carbon removal projects to...

Feb 18, 2025

Third Derivative Celebrates Graduation Of 35 Startups Advancing Climate Innovation

- Diverse Cohort: 35 climate innovation startups from 11 countries graduate, showcasing a wide array of technologies aimed at addressing climate challenges.
- Significant Funding: The cohort collectively raised over $107 million in funding, indicating strong investor confidence despite shifting market trends.
-...

Feb 18, 2025

Headline: TerraFixing Pioneers Affordable Direct Air Carbon Capture Solutions

Key Points:
1. TerraFixing is developing cost-effective and scalable Direct Air Carbon Capture (DAC) technology to combat climate change.
2. The innovation in DAC focuses on improving the efficiency of sorbents, which are crucial for capturing CO2 from the atmosphere.
3. The company aims to...

Feb 18, 2025

Headline: Occidental Petroleum Releases 2024 10-K Report Highlighting Financial Performance and Strategic Directions

Key Points:
1. Occidental's net sales decreased to $26.7 billion due to lower oil prices, leading to a net income of $3.1 billion, down from the previous year.
2. The company is investing $5.8 to $6.0 billion in oil...

Feb 18, 2025

Headline: KLM Calls for Stricter EU SAF Policies to Advance Sustainable Aviation

Key Points:
1. KLM urges the EU to implement stricter policies on Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and electro-Sustainable Aviation Fuel (e-SAF) to tackle aviation emissions, which are currently at 90% of pre-Covid levels.
2. E-SAF, produced from renewable energy, has the...

Feb 18, 2025

The Opportunity Costs of Carbon Capture

- A study indicates that switching to 100% renewable energy sources by 2050 would minimize costs, energy needs, and pollution compared to investing heavily in carbon capture technologies.
- Utilizing funds for carbon capture increases CO2 emissions and air pollution because it diverts resources away from...

Feb 18, 2025

Headline: Hydron Energy Receives Funding for Game-Changing DAC and Rare Gas Production Solution

3 Key Points:
1. Hydron Energy Inc. has secured funding from the NRC IRAP and Innovate BC through the BC Fast Pilot Program to advance their Direct Air Capture (DAC) and Rare Gas Production technology.
2. The company's INTRUPTor™ platform...

Feb 18, 2025

Headline: Zelensky Declares Ukraine's Non-Participation in US-Russia Talks

Key Points:
1. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that Ukraine will not engage in upcoming US-Russia negotiations set to take place in Saudi Arabia.
2. The decision underscores Ukraine's stance on its sovereignty and independence in handling its diplomatic relations.
3. Zelensky's statement reflects ongoing tensions...

Feb 18, 2025

Headline: What Is Carbon Dioxide Removal? Top Buyers and Sellers of CDR Credits in 2024

3 Key Points:
1. Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR) aims to capture and store CO₂ to combat climate change, requiring the removal of 5–16 billion metric tons annually by 2050, as emissions continue to rise.
2. The market for...

Feb 18, 2025

New Solar Tech Captures CO₂ from air and Turns It into Fuel

- A new solar-powered direct air capture (DAC) system extracts CO₂ from the atmosphere and converts it into syngas, a crucial component for synthetic fuels.
- This innovative technology leverages sunlight, eliminating the need for high temperatures and pressures often...

Feb 17, 2025

# 4 Cheap Warren Buffett Stocks to Consider

Key Points:
1. Berkshire Hathaway's recent 13F filing highlights new positions in Constellation Brands, along with increased holdings in Domino’s Pizza and Occidental Petroleum.
2. Several stocks held by Berkshire are identified as undervalued according to Morningstar's analysis, including Ally Financial, Constellation Brands, Kraft Heinz,...

Feb 17, 2025

# Lawmakers vote down 6 bills to limit carbon capture in North Dakota

Key Points
1. North Dakota lawmakers voted against six bills aimed at regulating the carbon capture industry, emphasizing their support for energy development and enhanced oil recovery.
2. Supporters of carbon pipelines argue that they are essential for the...

Feb 17, 2025

Germany Carbon Capture and Storage Market Analysis

Key Points:
1. The Germany Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 17.6%, reaching an estimated valuation of USD 3,197 million by 2035, driven by stringent emissions reduction targets and increased industry adoption.
2. Key sectors for CCS implementation...

Feb 17, 2025

Headline: Transitioning to Renewable Energy Could Lower Carbon Capture Costs by 2050

Key Points:
1. A shift to renewable energy sources like wind, solar, and geothermal could significantly cut energy needs and costs for carbon capture technologies.
2. The use of sorbents in direct air capture (DAC) is emphasized, which includes advancements from...

Feb 17, 2025

“Solar energy that can be poured in a tank”: the Aldo Steinfeld Weltwoche interview

Key Points:
1. Aldo Steinfeld discusses innovative methods to capture solar energy for use in synthetic fuels.
2. He emphasizes the potential of storing solar energy in a liquid form, making it easier to transport and use.
3. The conversation...

Feb 17, 2025

Why The Science-Based Targets Initiative Are Turning To Carbon Removals

Key Points:
1. The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) is altering its approach by setting interim targets for carbon removals to ensure companies act now rather than delaying their commitments to climate goals.
2. The cost of carbon removal technologies, such...

Feb 17, 2025

IndiGo Shifts Gears with Premium Offerings and Expands Its Global Reach

Key Points:
1. IndiGo is transitioning from a low-cost airline model to a hybrid model, introducing premium services and expanding internationally, with plans to increase its international destinations to about 40.
2. Under CEO Pieter Elbers, the airline has secured a...

Feb 17, 2025

Headline: Understanding Your Privacy and Data Consent Mechanisms

Key Points:
1. The article outlines how user data is processed for content delivery and advertising, emphasizing the importance of consent and legitimate interest.
2. It details various types of cookies, including necessary, social media, performance, targeting, and their respective impacts on user experience and...

Feb 17, 2025

Headline: Aircapture Founder Matt Atwood Discusses the Future of Direct Air Capture Technology

3 Key Points:
1. Direct Air Capture (DAC) technology is entering a crucial growth phase, with costs decreasing as real-world implementations arise.
2. Aircapture's current focus is on developing modular systems to capture CO2 efficiently, either for commercial use or...

Feb 16, 2025

Headline: Cambridge Scientists Create Solar-Powered Device to Convert CO2 into Fuel

3 Key Points:
1. Researchers from the University of Cambridge have developed a solar-powered device that captures atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2) and converts it into syngas, a cleaner fuel alternative.
2. This innovative reactor operates without the need for cables or batteries,...

Feb 16, 2025

Headline: Satellites to Collect Air Pollution Data

Key Points:
1. The Ministry of Environment plans to launch satellites in collaboration with the Taiwan Space Agency to monitor air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions more accurately.
2. The initiative includes integrating satellite data with existing monitoring stations to improve the understanding of air quality...

Feb 16, 2025

Start-up Raises $12M to Turn Rocks into Carbon-Busting ‘Superpower’

- A Canadian start-up has developed technology that utilizes a byproduct of mining to potentially remove gigatonnes of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.
- The company has raised $12 million to advance its efforts in carbon capture and storage.
- Their collaboration with...

Feb 16, 2025

Sky not the only limit for JAL and ANA’s climate goals

Key Points:
1. Japan Airlines (JAL) and All Nippon Airways (ANA) have both set ambitious goals to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, though progress has been slow and challenging.
2. Both airlines are investing in Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and...

Feb 16, 2025

Solar-Powered Reactor Gobbles Up Carbon Dioxide And Spits Out Sustainable Fuel

Key Points:
1. A new solar-powered device from the University of Cambridge captures carbon dioxide from the air at night and converts it to fuel during the day using sunlight.
2. The reactor employs specialized filters made of solid silica-amine adsorbents...

Feb 16, 2025

Headline: Renewables More Cost-Effective Than Carbon Capture

3 Key Points:
1. A study led by Mark Jacobson indicates that transitioning to 100% renewable energy sources (wind, water, solar) could significantly reduce air pollution, CO2 emissions, and energy costs while improving public health.
2. Implementing carbon capture technologies, both direct and synthetic, presents vast...

Feb 16, 2025

Warren Buffett Bets Big on Troubled Oil Giant: What Does He See That Others Don’t?

- Berkshire Hathaway increases its stake in Occidental Petroleum to 28.3%, investing $35.7 million for over 763,000 shares.
- Despite Occidental's stock dropping nearly 32%, Buffett views market downturns as opportunities and maintains confidence in the company's...

Feb 16, 2025

New Study: Carbon Capture Is a Waste of Money, & Counterproductive

- A recent study suggests that investing in carbon capture technology is less effective and more costly than transitioning to renewable energy sources like wind and solar.
- Researchers argue that funds used for carbon capture could better serve to...

Feb 16, 2025

Headline: Opportunity Costs of Carbon Capture Highlighted in New Study

Key Points:
1. Transitioning to 100% renewable energy by 2050 could significantly reduce costs and air pollution, achieving better environmental outcomes than carbon capture technologies.
2. The study suggests that investing in carbon capture instead of renewable energy leads to higher CO2 emissions...

Feb 15, 2025

Headline: 1PointFive Receives $500M in Funding for Carbon Capture Technology

Key Points:
1. Occidental Petroleum's 1PointFive subsidiary has been awarded up to $500 million by the U.S. Department of Energy to advance its direct air capture (DAC) technology.
2. The funding aims to enhance the efficiency of sorbents used in carbon dioxide capture,...

Feb 14, 2025

CO2 Captured from Air to Fuel Finnish Aviation

Key Points:
1. Soletair Power, a Finnish direct air capture (DAC) company, has provided CO2 extracted from ambient air to Liquid Sun for producing sustainable aviation fuel (e-SAF).
2. This initiative is part of Liquid Sun’s demonstration of e-SAF technology, which utilizes low-temperature electrolysis to...

Feb 14, 2025

Headline: Innovative Solar Reactor Turns Atmospheric CO2 into Sustainable Fuel

3 Key Points:
1. Researchers at the University of Cambridge have created a solar-powered reactor that captures carbon dioxide directly from the atmosphere and converts it into syngas, a precursor for various fuels and chemicals.
2. Unlike traditional carbon capture and storage (CCS)...

Feb 14, 2025

Headline: Mission Zero Technologies Advances Direct Carbon Dioxide Capture Technology

Key Points:
1. Mission Zero Technologies has secured over £22 million in funding, supported by prominent investor Bill Gates.
2. The company focuses on developing efficient direct air capture (DAC) technologies to effectively remove CO2 from the atmosphere.
3. The advancements aim to lower...

Feb 13, 2025

Headline: Researchers Debunk \Net-Zero Oil\ Claims from Fossil Fuel Companies

Key Points:
1. Fossil fuel companies are using carbon dioxide captured from the air to claim that their enhanced oil recovery (EOR) process can produce \net-zero oil.\
2. Researchers argue that this concept is misleading, stating that it does not genuinely contribute to...

Feb 13, 2025

Headline
Irish Company Competes for Global Environmental Grant

Key Points
1. An Irish company is developing innovative and affordable climate change technology aimed at carbon capture.
2. The company is in contention for a significant £1 million global environmental grant, showcasing its potential impact.
3. This initiative highlights the role of startups in...

Feb 13, 2025

Headline: Could a carbon credit-backed digital currency help us fight climate change?

Key Points:
1. Toco, a digital currency backed by carbon credits, aims to create demand for carbon mitigation by allowing users to purchase goods with the currency, thereby supporting environmental projects.
2. Every Toco represents one metric ton of carbon removal,...

Feb 13, 2025

Headline: Sun-Powered Device Converts Air into Sustainable Fuel, Reducing CO2 Emissions

Key Points:
1. Researchers at the University of Cambridge have developed a reactor that utilizes sunlight to capture carbon dioxide from the air and convert it into synthesis gas (syngas), a precursor for various fuels and chemicals.
2. The dual-chamber system collects...

Feb 13, 2025

Headline: Scientists Just Built a CO2-Eating Machine That Runs on Sunlight

3 Key Points:
1. Researchers at the University of Cambridge have created a solar-powered reactor that captures carbon dioxide from the air and converts it into sustainable fuel, mirroring photosynthesis.
2. This innovative technology eliminates the need for fossil-fuel energy typically required...

Feb 13, 2025

# Direct Air Carbon Capture Technology Market Forecasts Strong Growth

- The Direct Air Carbon Capture Technology market is projected to grow from USD 3.85 billion in 2023 to USD 7.53 billion by 2030, with a CAGR of 10.05%.
- Key drivers of this growth include rising climate change concerns, government support...

Feb 13, 2025

Headline:
Innovative Dual-Bed Reactor for Direct Air Capture and Solar Fuel Production

Key Points:
1. Researchers have developed a gas-phase dual-bed reactor to enable direct air capture (DAC) of CO2, converting it into renewable syngas (CO + H2) using simulated sunlight without requiring high temperature or pressure.
2. The system operates in a diurnal...

Feb 12, 2025

# Sustainable Aviation Fuel - IDTechEx Explores Bio and e-Fuels

Key Points:
1. Virgin Atlantic recently made history by operating the first flight using 100% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).
2. SAF can be produced through various methods, including biofuels made from waste oils and e-fuels created from CO₂ and clean electricity, potentially reducing...

Feb 12, 2025

Headline: Microsoft Powers AI Ambitions with 400 MW Solar Purchase

Key Points:
1. Microsoft has signed agreements for an additional 389 megawatts (MW) of renewable energy, sourced from three solar projects developed by EDP Renewables North America.
2. This purchase is part of the company's effort to meet the increasing power demands of...

Feb 12, 2025

Headline: Finance Infrastructure Firm Locks in Long-Term CDR Supply

Key Points:
1. Swiss finance infrastructure firm Six Group has secured a long-term carbon dioxide removal (CDR) supply agreement with Carbonfuture.
2. This partnership aims to enhance Six Group's sustainability initiatives and support carbon neutrality efforts.
3. No specific details regarding sorbents, energy consumption, or...

Feb 11, 2025

Headline: SIX Secures Long-Term Carbon Removal Credits with Carbonfuture

Key Points:
1. SIX has formed a multi-year agreement with Carbonfuture to secure a portfolio of high-quality carbon removal credits, emphasizing a phased approach for scaling up carbon removal efforts over time.
2. The partnership supports various durable carbon removal technologies, including Direct Air...

Feb 11, 2025

Headline: Countries Update Nationally Determined Contributions Ahead of COP30

3 Key Points:
1. Most countries have missed the February 2025 deadline to update their Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) for reducing greenhouse gas emissions as outlined in the Paris Agreement.
2. Several nations, including the UK, Brazil, and the UAE, have announced ambitious targets...

Feb 11, 2025

Headline: Will Trump cut the oil industry’s favorite climate subsidies?

Key Points:
1. Trump’s potential rollback of federal subsidies for carbon removal technologies could jeopardize significant investments by oil companies like Exxon Mobil and Occidental Petroleum, threatening jobs in Republican states.
2. The bipartisan $3.5 billion funding for carbon removal projects, including major...

Feb 11, 2025

Headline: Direct Air Capture Market Set for 62.00% CAGR Growth by 2032 Due to Rising Demand for Carbon Removal

Key Points:
1. The Direct Air Capture (DAC) market is projected to reach USD 3.27 billion by 2032, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 62.00%.
2. Key players in the DAC market...

Feb 11, 2025

Virgin was 1st – But Will Other Airlines Fly With 100% SAF?

Key Points:
1. Virgin Atlantic became the first airline to operate a flight using 100% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in November 2023, setting a milestone in the aviation industry's pursuit of sustainability.
2. Despite the increasing adoption of SAF by...

Feb 11, 2025

Direct Air Capture Market Size USD 11,786.3 Mn by 2034 at CAGR of 60.6%

- The Direct Air Capture (DAC) market is projected to grow from USD 103.4 million in 2024 to approximately USD 11,786.3 million by 2034, achieving a remarkable compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 60.6%.
- Key challenges include...

Feb 11, 2025

Bosch CarbonCapture Startup Challenge 2025: Applications Open

- Deadline: February 28, 2025, for application submission.
- Focus Areas: The challenge prioritizes innovative solutions in Direct Air Capture (DAC), Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage (CCUS), and downstream solutions across the carbon dioxide value chain.
- Benefits: Participants can receive up to 15,000 EUR to...

Feb 10, 2025

Headline: European Aviation Industry’s Net Zero Promise ‘Aspirational’ as Huge Investment Needed

3 Key Points:
1. The European aviation sector has released a roadmap to achieve net zero emissions by 2050, primarily reliant on sustainable aviation fuel and enhanced aircraft efficiency.
2. Hydrogen-powered aircraft are expected to have a minimal impact on reducing...

Feb 10, 2025

Headline
Global Potential of Sustainable Single-Cell Protein Production Through Renewable Energy Sources

Key Points
1. Single-Cell Protein (SCP) presents a sustainable solution to protein production using renewable energy, such as hydrogen generated from water electrolysis, CO2 captured via Direct Air Capture (DAC), and nitrogen from the atmosphere.
2. The study projects that...

Feb 10, 2025

Headline: EFT Signs Master License Agreement with Highbury Energy for Biomass-to-Fuel Project

3 Key Points:
1. Emerging Fuels Technology (EFT) has entered a Master License Agreement with Highbury Energy Inc. and a Site License with Wanagekong-Biiwega'iganan Clean Energy Corporation to produce renewable fuels from wood waste biomass in Ontario.
2. The project aims...

Feb 10, 2025

Headline: Carbon Markets in 2025: A New Era of Accountability, Quality, and Transparency

Key Points:
1. The carbon market will shift towards high-quality, credible carbon offsets, with a focus on integrating rigorous standards and transparency.
2. Enhanced methodologies and frameworks such as the Core Carbon Principles (CCPs) will improve project credibility, while governments...

Feb 10, 2025

Headline: Back to Basics: Reducing Your Carbon Footprint

3 Key Points:
1. Businesses can track and reduce their carbon footprint by measuring emissions across three scopes: direct (Scope 1), indirect energy-related (Scope 2), and other indirect emissions (Scope 3).
2. To lower carbon emissions, companies should focus on energy efficiency and transitioning...

Feb 10, 2025

Chevron, GE Vernova, Engine No.1 Join Race to Co-Locate Natural Gas Plants for U.S. Data Centers

Key Points:
1. Chevron has partnered with GE Vernova and Engine No. 1 to build natural gas power plants specifically for powering data centers, with expected capacity surpassing 4 GW by 2027.
2. The total planned natural...

Feb 10, 2025

Transforming U.S. Agriculture to Combat Climate Change

Key Points:
1. Enhanced weathering (EW) involves adding crushed basalt to soil to capture carbon dioxide (CO2), potentially removing 160-300 million metric tons of CO2 annually by 2050.
2. This low-cost carbon dioxide removal strategy is projected to drop to around $150 per ton of...

Feb 10, 2025

Keeping 1.5°C Target Alive: Accountability for Emissions

Key Points:
1. Recent analyses suggest that the global carbon budget for limiting warming to 1.5°C is at risk of being exceeded unless major emitting countries such as the EU, China, and the USA enhance their climate targets and implement robust carbon removal strategies.
2....

Feb 10, 2025

Headline: Opportunities for Polish Biomass Industry through BECCS Technology

Key Points:
1. Implementation of BECCS: Bioenergy with carbon capture and storage (BECCS) combines biomass energy production with CO₂ capture and permanent storage, potentially enabling net carbon removal from the atmosphere.
2. EU and Poland's Role: The EU is pushing for BECCS development as...

Feb 10, 2025

Headline: Trump Claims Progress on Ceasefire After Phone Call with Putin

Key Points:
1. Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin discussed potential advancements toward a ceasefire.
2. The conversation highlights ongoing diplomatic efforts amidst ongoing hostilities.
3. Trump expressed optimism regarding the negotiations and their potential outcomes.

In a recent phone call, Donald Trump conveyed to...

Feb 9, 2025

Headline: Africa Carbon Removal Accelerator (ACRA) Program 2025 for CDR Startups

Key Points:
1. The ACRA program is a six-month accelerator aimed at supporting early-stage startups in carbon dioxide removal (CDR) across Sub-Saharan Africa.
2. Eligible startups can focus on various CDR methods, including direct air capture, biochar, and soil carbon sequestration, and...

Feb 8, 2025

Headline
Texas Oil and Gas Companies Push for State Oversight of Carbon Dioxide Injection Amid Delays from EPA

3 Key Points
1. Texas oil companies are urging the Texas Railroad Commission to gain \primacy\ for permitting carbon dioxide injection projects, due to ongoing delays from the EPA in approving their proposals.
2....

Feb 8, 2025

Enhanced Weathering Could Transform U.S. Agriculture for Atmospheric CO₂ Removal

Key Points:
1. Enhanced weathering (EW), involving the addition of crushed basalt to agricultural soils, could remove 160 to 300 million metric tons of CO₂ annually by 2050, increasing to 250-490 million tons by 2070.
2. This approach could significantly contribute to achieving...

Feb 8, 2025

Headline: Google Contracts Over $100 Million in Carbon Removal Credits for 2024

Key Points:
1. Google surpassed its initial goal by contracting $100 million in carbon removal credits, almost triple the planned $35 million.
2. The tech giant has acquired over 790,912 tons of carbon credits from various initiatives, including enhanced rock weathering,...

Feb 7, 2025

Headline: Google Invests Over $100 Million in Carbon Removal in 2024

Key Points:
1. Google contracted over $100 million in carbon removal credits across various technologies, including enhanced rock weathering (ERW), biomass capture, and direct air capture (DAC).
2. This investment is approximately three times the company's commitment made in March 2024 and...

Feb 7, 2025

# Spheres of Influence: Capturing CO2 with Graphene and Amine

3 Key Points
1. A new carbon capture technology developed by Sam Adams leverages graphene-coated ceramic beads to efficiently capture CO2, addressing issues of high costs and energy intensity faced by traditional methods.
2. The innovative system operates at a low energy...

Feb 7, 2025

Headline: Google Invests More Than $100M in Carbon Removal, Tripling 2023 Commitment

Key Points:
1. Google has significantly increased its investment in carbon removal by contracting over $100 million in carbon credits, three times its 2023 commitment.
2. The company is focusing on various methods such as restoring natural carbon sinks, enhancing rock...

Feb 7, 2025

LEGO turns to biochar, rock weathering for carbon removal solutions

Key Points:
1. LEGO has invested approximately DKK 19 million (about $2.6 million) in four carbon removal projects, aiming for net-zero emissions by 2050.
2. Partnerships include UK-based Climate Impact Partners and French firm ClimeFi, focusing on reforestation and innovative technologies like...

Feb 7, 2025

Headline: Canada’s Carbon Removal Obligations Surge with Equity Principles

Key Points:
1. Integrated assessment models reveal that Canada's carbon dioxide removal (CDR) obligations significantly increase when equity principles are applied, necessitating up to 20.3 gigatons of CO2 removal by 2100 under certain scenarios.
2. The study emphasizes the importance of diverse CDR technologies,...

Feb 7, 2025

Headline: Google spends $100 million on carbon removal in past year, triple its target

3 Key Points:
1. Google has spent over $100 million on carbon removal efforts within the past year, significantly exceeding its original target.
2. The company reports acquiring 790,912 tons of carbon removals through independent purchases and partnerships with...

Feb 7, 2025

Headline: Carbon Removal Sector Sees Significant Growth Amid Policy Changes

3 Key Points:
1. The carbon removal sector is experiencing rapid growth as major companies like Microsoft and Google announce significant carbon removal agreements, driven by heightened awareness of climate change impacts.
2. The Carbon Removal Alliance is expanding its efforts to advocate...

Feb 7, 2025

Headline: Direct Air Capture Market Set to Reach USD 120,811 Million by 2034 at 61.4% CAGR

Key Points:
1. The Direct Air Capture (DAC) market is projected to grow from USD 1,007 million in 2024 to approximately USD 120,811 million by 2034, reflecting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 61.4%.
2. Major...

Feb 7, 2025

Headline
AWS Partners with Orbital Materials to Enhance Data Center Sustainability

Key Points
1. AWS and Orbital Materials are collaborating to incorporate generative AI to improve carbon removal in data centers.
2. The partnership aims to utilize innovative sorbents to efficiently capture CO2, potentially reducing energy consumption and operational costs.
3. This effort...

Feb 7, 2025

Rhoic's Innovative Nanofiber Manufacturing Technology

Key Points:
1. Rhoic's nanofiber technology offers a cost-effective solution for carbon dioxide capture and conversion by creating durable air contactors for direct air capture (DAC) systems.
2. The technology aims to enhance capture rates, improve kinetics, and increase durability, resulting in lower levelized costs of carbon...

Feb 7, 2025

Key Trend Shaping the Carbon Capture, Utilization, And Storage Market in 2025: Pioneering Sustainable Carbon Capture Solutions

Key Points:
1. The carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) market is anticipated to grow from $2.78 billion in 2024 to $3.11 billion in 2025, driven by increasing industrial emissions and rising demand in the...

Feb 7, 2025

Headline: Sign In or Create an Account for Heatmap News Subscription

3 Key Points:
1. Heatmap News is focused on climate change and offers subscriptions for unlimited access to articles and insights.
2. Subscription options include a monthly plan for $9.99 or an annual plan for $99, both auto-renewing unless canceled.
3. Users can...

Feb 7, 2025

Headline: OSU Researchers Develop Innovative Carbon Capture Material to Combat Climate Change

Key Points:
1. Oregon State University (OSU) chemists have discovered a new compound that can effectively pull carbon dioxide (CO2) from the air, improving carbon capture technology crucial for climate action.
2. The material, described as a...

Feb 7, 2025

Headline: OSU Researchers Develop Innovative Carbon Capture Material to Combat Climate Change

Key Points:
1. Oregon State University (OSU) chemists have discovered a new compound that can effectively pull carbon dioxide (CO2) from the air, improving carbon capture technology crucial for climate action.
2. The material, described as a...

Feb 6, 2025

Headline: LEGO Commits $2.6 Million to Carbon Dioxide Removal Initiatives

Key Points:
1. LEGO Group, in collaboration with ClimeFi and Climate Impact Partners, has announced a $2.6 million commitment towards carbon dioxide removal (CDR) projects, expanding its existing portfolio including direct air capture with Climeworks.
2. The investment will support four distinct CDR...

Feb 6, 2025

Headline: Lankford Introduces Bill to Enhance Carbon Capture Incentives

Key Points:
1. Senator James Lankford, along with five other Senators, introduced the \Enhancing Energy Recovery Act\ to improve incentives for carbon capture and energy production.
2. The legislation aims to provide equal treatment under the Section 45Q carbon capture tax credit, facilitating increased...

Feb 6, 2025

Headline: Understanding the Physics of Carbon Dioxide Removal Technologies

Key Points:
1. Carbon dioxide removal (CDR) technologies are vital for mitigating climate change by directly removing CO₂ from the atmosphere and sequestering it, a contrast to carbon capture methods that target emissions at source points.
2. A new report led by MIT physicist...

Feb 6, 2025

Headline: The Fate of Major Direct Air Capture Projects in a Shifting Climate Policy Landscape

Key Points:
1. A significant direct air capture (DAC) project is underway, spearheaded by Carbon Engineering in Squamish, B.C., seeking to filter CO2 directly from the atmosphere.
2. The project faces opposition as concerns over its environmental impact,...

Feb 6, 2025

Headline: Google Accelerates Carbon Removal Initiatives

Key Points:
1. In 2024, Google contracted over $100 million in carbon removal credits, three times more than the previous year, to support diverse CO2 removal strategies.
2. The company's initiatives focus on restoring natural carbon sinks, enhancing rock weathering, optimizing waste biomass utilization, and advancing direct...