Potential for low-cost carbon dioxide removal through tropical reforestation
This paper analyzes the effects of a carbon price for increased CO2 removals via tropical reforestation in 90 countries.
THE LCFS AND CCS PROTOCOL: AN OVERVIEW FOR POLICYMAKERS AND PROJECT DEVELOPERS
This report provides a summary of the CCS Protocol of the California Low Carbon Fuel Standard and how it compares to other significant regulations and policies in the US associated with the injection and geologic sequestration of CO2.
Shopify Pledge
Shopify has committed to investing at least $1 million each year into carbon sequestration.
Governing geoengineering research for the Great Barrier Reef
this paper contends that while geoengineering options are worth exploring to protect the Great Barrier Reef from extreme warming conditions they require strong governance and public consultation from the outset.
Role of the ocean in climate stabilization
This chapter reviews the ocean’s potential role in international climate stabilization, and how ocean iron fertilization, ocean alkalinization, and the storage of carbon in the deep ocean can be used to further support such actions.
Negative Emissions: Priorities for Research and Policy Design
This report discusses the main technical, socio-economic and regulatory bottlenecks at a regional level, and provides direction for further research.
Southern Ocean Iron Fertilization: An Argument Against Commercialization but for Continued Research Amidst Lingering Uncertainty
This paper argues against attempting to commercialize ocean iron fertilization under any emerging market framework.
S.1201 – EFFECT Act of 2019
This bill directs the Department of Energy to replace its existing fossil energy research and development technology programs with new programs that research and develop fossil fuel technology for carbon capture, utilization, storage, or removal.
NRG Energy Pledge
NRG Energy has pledge to have net-zero emissions by 2050 and has stated that it will use carbon capture and storage (CCS) to achieve this goal.
Opportunities for Carbon Dioxide Removal Within the United States Department of Agriculture
This paper provides an assessment of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) existing programs and organizational structure, its capacity to support research and demonstration of CDR, and recommendations for expansion of these capabilities.