Work Area
Land Systems
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Strengthening Biomass Carbon Removal and Storage (BiCRS) Protocols
Biomass carbon removal, or CDR, can deliver gigaton-scale climate mitigation by pairing the power of photosynthesis with engineered technologies to store carbon for centuries or longer.
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New study shows biomass carbon removal can help tackle climate change, and strong standards are needed for the industry to scale sustainably
A new study from Clean Air Task Force (CATF) shows one-third of existing biomass carbon dioxide removal (CDR) credit protocols score satisfactory, providing a strong foundation for robust standards.
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CFTC should reinstate carbon market guidance and strengthen oversight, urges CATF
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has withdrawn its “Guidance Regarding the Listing of Voluntary Carbon Credit Derivative Contracts.”
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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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Expanding responsible biomass carbon removal could help California meet climate goals more affordably and strengthen rural economies, CATF finds
Sacramento, CA — A new study from Clean Air Task Force (CATF) finds that responsibly scaling biomass carbon removal and storage (BiCRS) could help California meet its carbon dioxide removal goals at a lower cost while generating additional jobs and clean energy. The report, Exploring Biomass Carbon Removal and Storage Scenarios for California, models several ways…
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Unlocking the potential of biomass carbon removal and storage: Highlights from New York Climate Week
Additional Contributors: Charlotte Levy, Carbon180; Dan Sanchez, Carbon Direct; and Audrey Denvir, World Resources Institute During New York Climate Week, Clean Air Task Force (CATF) brought together experts from Carbon180, Carbon Direct, the National Wildlife Federation, and World Resources Institute to present and discuss the opportunities and challenges of Biomass…
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California reauthorizes Cap-and-Invest program, providing market certainty for clean investments and setting limits on the use of carbon offsets
Sacramento, CA – This weekend, the California legislature passed AB 1207 and SB 840, reauthorizing California’s Cap-and-Invest program through 2045, developing a plan for allocating revenues from the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund, and defining requirements for compliance offsets. “California’s decision to extend and strengthen its Cap-and-Invest program is a powerful…
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CFTC withdrawal of carbon market guidance will weaken market integrity and undermine climate mitigation, warns CATF
Washington, D.C. – The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) today announced the withdrawal of its “Guidance Regarding the Listing of Voluntary Carbon Credit Derivative Contracts,” reversing a decision intended to provide greater transparency and accountability in voluntary carbon markets. “The short-sighted decision by the CFTC to withdraw its guidance on…
