Author
Rebecca Sanders-DeMott
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It’s not about Microsoft. Voluntary carbon markets alone can’t scale carbon removal.
For carbon removal to scale to a multibillion-ton industry, advocates, corporate executives, and project developers need to devote far more time and attention to advancing public policy to support long-term deployment and market certainty.
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Exploring Biomass Carbon Removal and Storage Scenarios for California
A new report from Clean Air Task Force (CATF) explores how California could meet its 2045 carbon dioxide removal (CDR) target using Biomass Carbon Removal and Storage (BiCRS) systems. CATF researchers assessed seven illustrative scenarios that vary in technology pathways, social acceptance, and costs, focusing on the utilization of waste and…
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Washington released a draft forest offset rule, and there’s a lot to like
The Washington Department of Ecology has released a new draft of its forest offset protocol within it’s cap-and-invest program. The draft rule includes significant updates that could have a positive impact on the quality of carbon credits and ultimately, the program’s ability to deliver real climate benefits. Many of these…
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5th Carbon Removal Expert Group Meeting: New methodologies introduced, challenges ahead
Achieving the EU’s proposed 2040 climate targets will require significant deployment of carbon removals.
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Six things the UK should consider when integrating greenhouse gas removals into its emissions trading scheme
In 2021, the United Kingdom (UK) took a bold step in its climate strategy and debuted the UK Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS).
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Ecosystem Carbon Management: A Paradigm Shift
Ecosystem carbon management is the intentional management of ecosystems to enhance and maintain carbon storage.
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Accounting for carbon removals in the EU: Highlights from the 4th meeting of the Carbon Removals Expert Group
Europe’s Carbon Removal Certification Framework (CRCF) aims to establish carbon removal regulation for the region.
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The Commodity Futures Trading Commission can raise the bar on voluntary carbon credits
By finalizing guidance with CATF’s recommendations, the CFTC has the chance to address quality issues in the voluntary carbon markets.
