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EPA Administrator Michael Regan at a lectern on a stage with flags

Utilities

The EPA has a controversial new plan to clean up power plants

Utilities and fossil fuel companies have touted carbon capture for years, but now they're unhappy that the EPA is telling them it's viable and ready for use.

By Joseph Winters . 12 May 2023

On the Black Sea, three people on a green ship deck probe some machinery that has collected sediment samples

Carbon capture

Can we fight climate change by sinking carbon into the sea?

Two Israeli companies are betting that by trapping biomass deep underwater, they can keep gigatons of CO2 out of the atmosphere.

By Alison F. Takemura . 11 May 2023

A white cloud of smoke rises from a tall smokestack

Carbon capture

EPA rules may push power plants to capture carbon. Is the tech ready?

The Biden administration is poised to propose new regulations for coal- and gas-burning power plants, which could breathe new life into a long-beleaguered technology.

By Maria Gallucci . 28 April 2023

A tall building with black air-filter panels stands against a blue sky

Carbon capture

A buzzy new carbon removal plant is catching and releasing CO2

Global Thermostat's demonstration unit was announced with much fanfare, but the company is still sorting out what to do with the carbon dioxide it captures.

By Maria Gallucci . 4 April 2023

An aerial view of an industrial facility on a dusty desert lot

Clean industry

An Arizona plant will pull CO2 from the air and trap it in concrete

The first-of-its-kind initiative by CarbonBuilt, Aircapture and Block-Lite aims to reduce carbon dioxide emissions from concrete production by 70 percent.

By Maria Gallucci . 22 March 2023

A multistory industrial facility in front of a rocky mountain

Carbon capture

'High-quality' carbon-removal tech will be focus for new industry group

The Carbon Removal Alliance is all about practical and permanent solutions for capturing CO2 — shady offsets and short-term schemes need not apply.

By Emily Pontecorvo . 10 March 2023

Two very large industrial devices outdoors surrounded by plumes of steam

Geothermal

Fervo Energy’s new project will harness the earth’s heat to capture CO2

The geothermal energy startup says it will design and engineer a system combining advanced drilling technology with a "direct air capture" system to collect carbon.

By Maria Gallucci . 23 February 2023

A white man in a dark sports coat and safety glasses stands in front of a large metal tank that says liquid carbon dioxide

Carbon capture

More NYC high-rises to be outfitted with novel carbon-capture system

Startup CarbonQuest had a successful pilot project in a New York City apartment building and now has a contract to roll out its technology at more buildings.

By Julian Spector . 10 January 2023

Two large light aqua tanks in a basement

Carbon capture

Carbon capture for New York high-rise apartments is a real thing now

As New York City works to reduce building-related carbon emissions, one 30-story apartment tower is proving you can trap and sequester carbon from gas boiler exhaust.

By Julian Spector . 8 December 2022

Two men in coats stand in front of a large industrial plant with metal machinery to remove carbon from the air

Podcast

A breakout year for carbon removal?

Suddenly, there’s a lot more attention focused on engineered carbon removal. Can it scale?

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By Stephen Lacey . 38 min . 6 December 2022

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Carbon capture

The EPA has a controversial new plan to clean up power plants

Can we fight climate change by sinking carbon into the sea?

EPA rules may push power plants to capture carbon. Is the tech ready?

A buzzy new carbon removal plant is catching and releasing CO2

An Arizona plant will pull CO2 from the air and trap it in concrete

'High-quality' carbon-removal tech will be focus for new industry group

Fervo Energy’s new project will harness the earth’s heat to capture CO2

More NYC high-rises to be outfitted with novel carbon-capture system

Carbon capture for New York high-rise apartments is a real thing now

A breakout year for carbon removal?