2023 is coming to a close, and a lot has happened in the world of CDR this year. We’re going to take a look at the year in carbon removal to find out what’s changed in the last year- and what hasn’t.  Investment in CDR remains strong, with many big deals making headlines- but what hasn’t changed? Deployments remain small and few in number. The traditional offset market has faced scrutiny like never before, and seen a dip in investment. What’s still the same? Corporate buyers are still seeking out the lowest quality products. Broadly climate progress is being made, but a new emissions gap report highlights how much more work there is and how much CDR has to grow to contribute.  So join us as our business panel takes a look at what’s new in CDR, and what’s the same as it ever was.    On This Episode Susan Su Na’im Merchant Radhika Moolgavkar Resources Oxy-Climeworks Deal New Frontier DAC Purchase Heirloom Announces First US DAC Plant Carbon Market Chaos Bloomberg Report on Offsets UN Emissions Gap Report Connect with Nori Nori Nori’s Twitter Nori’s other podcast Reversing Climate Change Nori’s CDR meme twitter account  

This week, we’re bringing you a panel discussion from the Institute for Carbon Removal Law and Policy’s annual CDR conference. Our policy panelist, Wil Burns, hosted the conference and led this panel discussion on the role of mandates in growing CDR in the US. The US government has stepped forward into the role of subsidizing and encouraging CDR in recent years, offering a ‘carrot’ to promote the new industry, in the form of large grants and tax incentives. But what could the government do to present a ‘stick’- requiring CDR using existing regulations? That’s the topic of this policy panel featuring Dan Galpern, the Executive Director of the Climate Protection and Restoration Initiative, and Stephanie Arcusa, a researcher at the Arizona State University Center for Negative Carbon Emissions.  Dan spoke about using the Toxic Substances Control Act to regulate carbon emissions, including the possibility of mandating carbon dioxide removal as a condition for allowing ongoing emissions. He argues that the TSCA provides clear authority for such regulation, citing past precedents and legal interpretations. Stephanie discusses the concept of a Carbon Take Back Obligation, which would require fossil fuel producers to sequester a ton of carbon for every ton they extract. This policy aims to gradually transition to net-zero emissions by creating a demand for carbon removal and applying the policy upstream in the fossil fuel supply chain. Both approaches aim to address the challenges of scaling up carbon removal and mitigating climate change, but they also raise questions about political feasibility, environmental justice, and the impact on consumers, particularly those in lower-income households. We hope you enjoy this high-level look at the policy levers that may one day lead to the scaling up of CDR.   On This Episode Wil Burns Dan Galpern Stephanie Arcusa Resources Institute for Carbon Removal Law and Policy UN Production Gap Report Toxic Substances Control Act EU Industrial Net-Zero Act CA’s CDR Market Development Act CBTO in the news Connect with Nori Nori Nori’s Twitter Nori’s other podcast Reversing Climate Change Nori’s CDR meme twitter account  

In recent months, we’ve covered CDR developments in the EU, followed CDR’s role in international climate agreements, and interviewed startups working to bring DAC to Kenya. There’s so much happening with CDR around the globe that it’s a challenge to cover all the news of carbon removal’s rise. That’s why on this episode we’re fortunate to have Tom Mills and Shantanu Agarwal join us today to share their work scaling up CDR in India with a new consortium called Carbon Removal Alliance India (CRIA).  Tom is a co-founder of the organization, and Shantanu is a founder of Mati, an enhanced rock weathering startup in India that is a member of CRIA.  India has existing climate policies, immense amounts of working lands, a rising working-age population, and a wealth of business and science resources. Can these assets allow it to become a CDR powerhouse?  Our guests today will tell us about their work, what they think of India’s CDR potential, and what needs to happen within India to unlock carbon removal there.   On This Episode  Tom Mills Shantanu Agarwal Radhika Moolgavkar Resources Our Episodes on the EU & Kenya Susteon & Sustaera- Shantanu’s previous companies Carbon Removal Alliance India Mati Carbon Removal Partners Connect with Nori Nori Nori’s Twitter Nori’s other podcast Reversing Climate Change Nori’s CDR meme twitter account

The podcast discusses the increasing scrutiny on carbon removal companies, responsible deployment of projects with community engagement, social responsibility measures in startups, challenges in the industry, communicating the efficacy of carbon removal, and the development of Article 6.4 of the Paris Agreement.

Hamed Sanei, expert in geoscience, discusses the stability of carbon storage in biochar. Recent research shows biochar's effectiveness as a durable carbon removal method. It represents 92% of sales and has the potential to deliver three gigatons of CDR annually. Biochar is thousands of years old, works as a soil amendment, and can be made from various biomass types. The debate over carbon storage permanence needs to be closed so the biochar community can focus on its potential.

The podcast discusses the US government's announcement to purchase carbon removal and the $35M fund allocated for procurement. They explore the challenges of scaling up carbon removal without a compliance market. The panel also talks about the role of private buyers and compliance markets in driving CDR growth until 2030. They discuss the regulation of dumping materials into the ocean by the London Convention and the Regeavit protocol for carbon dioxide removal. Expectations and concerns regarding government involvement in scaling CDR are also discussed.

The podcast discusses the growth of the carbon removal ecosystem in Europe, including the integration of removals into the EU's cap-and-trade scheme. It highlights the work of organizations like Carbon Gap and Carbonfuture, and explores the political dynamics and debates surrounding carbon farming and soil health. Additionally, it discusses the progress of a new CDR trade group in Germany and the innovative CDR technologies being developed by startups in the country.

It’s been a few months since our business panel has gathered to break down the many headlines coming from the world of CDR. On this episode we’ll talk about some of the biggest news from September: new funds, new deployments, new corporate purchases, and a gathering of the who’s who in carbon removal in New York City. You’ll hear news about Amazon + Occidental Microsoft + Heirloom DOE’s DAC Hubs Microsoft + Carbon Streaming Climeworks The Reykjavik Protocol Climate Weeks NYC & more… Joining us on this episode is our business panel: Susan Su, a partner focused on climate investing at TOBA capital, a board member at the Carbon Business Council, and a board advisor to the Environmental Voter Project and Na'im Merchant the Executive Director of Carbon Removal Canada, an Elemental Excelerator policy fellow and the author of the The Carbon Curve, a newsletter about the policies and technologies needed to grow the carbon removal market. On This Episode Radhika Moolgavkar Susan Su Na'im Merchant Resources Amazon’s deal with Occidental Microsoft’s deal with Heirloom Heirloom DAC Hub Microsoft’s deal with Carbon Streaming Climeworks in Kenya Our interviews with Octavia’s CEO The Reykavik Protocol Web Summit Climate Track Carbon Removal Canada’s launch event Connect with Nori Nori Nori’s Twitter Nori’s other podcast Reversing Climate Change Nori’s CDR meme twitter account

This podcast discusses the challenges of verifying carbon dioxide removal in the carbon removal marketplace and the importance of creating trust. They explore topics such as durable carbon removal, automating carbon accounting, harmonizing standards, and improving carbon removal claims matchmaking. The speakers emphasize the need for accurate monitoring, promoting biodiversity, and environmental justice in carbon removal projects.

The podcast discusses the state of the voluntary carbon market, the scrutiny on carbon offsets, and the implications for companies and governments. They explore the acquisition of Carbon Engineering by an oil company and the debate surrounding oil companies' involvement in carbon removal. The chapter also highlights challenges and concerns in carbon markets, including shady deals and the need for stronger standards. Additionally, they discuss capital backing for DAC technology, NOAA's awards for marine CDR research, and recent scientific funding projects for carbon removal in the marine environment.