Jan 24A Carbon180 cofounder peeks around the corner — againIt really isn’t goodbye, it’s see you later — by Giana Amador, cofounder and policy director Eight years ago, Carbon180’s first order of business as an organization somewhere between an idea and a startup was to conduct 600 conversations with folks all across the climate field. Noah Deich, my cofounder, and I learned a lot — how much people…3 min read3 min read
Jan 17What it means for DAC hubs to succeedAn original framework for evaluating hubs — Backed by $3.5 billion in federal funding, the Regional Direct Air Capture (DAC) Hubs program is a historic opportunity for the US to deploy carbon removal in a way that is just, equitable, and science driven. …Climate2 min readClimate2 min read
Dec 20, 2022A breakdown of the DAC hubs funding opportunity announcementThe need-to-know on DOE’s recent guidance — by Courtni Holness, policy advisor Earlier this month, the Department of Energy (DOE) issued a funding opportunity announcement (FOA) for the historic Regional DAC Hubs program. An investment of this size — $3.5 billion total, $1.2 …Carbon Removal4 min readCarbon Removal4 min read
Dec 19, 2022The 10 carbon removal trends that defined 2022From millions in capital to major legislation on Capitol Hill. Plus, where we think politics and technology are headed in 2023. — by Erin Burns, executive director We’re two years into the Biden presidency, with a host of new faces across federal agencies and more than $1 billion in public support for carbon removal in FY22. The field has come a long way in a short time. This year gave carbon removal…20225 min read20225 min read
Dec 15, 2022Carbon180’s 2022 Member of the YearRecognizing members of Congress who have championed carbon removal — By Londyn Marshall, deputy director of government affairs This year, for the first time, we’re announcing recipients of Carbon180’s Member of the Year award. These members of Congress have made exemplary efforts to develop and champion carbon removal policies, provide resources to communities, and build resiliency. …Congress2 min readCongress2 min read
Nov 30, 2022A peek into the inaugural Carbon Removers SummitWe brought big questions and even bigger ideas. — At Carbon180, we spend our days bringing together the people, resources, and ideas needed for a carbon-removing world — but rarely do we get to see our fellow carbon removers in person, far less in one room. …Carbon Removal7 min readCarbon Removal7 min read
Nov 1, 2022A buyer’s guide to high-accountability MRVIntroducing our early thinking and a tool to help — by Anu Khan, deputy director of science and innovation and Peter Minor, director of science and innovation Bolstered by landmark policies like the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and the Inflation Reduction Act, the carbon removal field is making big promises. Many of these promises are focused on increasing our capacity for…Carbon Removal5 min readCarbon Removal5 min read
Sep 30, 2022Integrating equity into the XPRIZE Carbon RemovalHelping startups center environmental justice from day one — by Alayna Chuney, senior policy advisor By now, you’ve likely caught wind of the XPRIZE Carbon Removal, the $100M competition to supercharge the CDR field. Over the last year, we’ve been working closely with XPRIZE to help applicants design their solutions with equity at the forefront of project development. …Environmental Justice5 min readEnvironmental Justice5 min read
Aug 25, 2022The CHIPS and Science Act doubles DOE investment in carbon removal researchThis bill marks a historic boost for RD&D. — Earlier this month, President Biden signed the CHIPS and Science Act into law, allocating significant funding towards carbon removal innovation. Included in the bill is an unprecedented $1 billion investment in carbon removal research, development, and demonstration at the Department of Energy’s Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management. …Climate2 min readClimate2 min read
Aug 12, 2022The IRA funding that’s boosting carbon removalIt’s a big federal (climate) deal — Update: As of August 16th, the Inflation Reduction Act was signed into law. Read more for our breakdown on the impact that the IRA will have on carbon removal. The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) is the biggest federal climate deal in history. The revived reconciliation package is a result of…Climate5 min readClimate5 min read
