All articles tagged with #carbon capture
President Trump is redirecting nearly $625 million in federal funds, originally intended for clean energy and carbon capture projects, to revive aging coal plants, raising concerns about the deviation from the original statutory purposes and the potential undermining of clean energy goals.
The article discusses various perspectives on CO2 removal from the atmosphere, emphasizing that current technologies are not yet viable at scale and highlighting the importance of reducing emissions first. It explores methods like direct air capture, biological sequestration, and innovative materials, while also considering economic, political, and practical challenges, ultimately stressing that preventing CO2 from entering the atmosphere remains the most effective solution.
Researchers at Cambridge University have developed a multi-pass methane pyrolysis process that recycles 99% of gas to produce high-quality carbon nanotubes and clean hydrogen fuel without emitting CO2, significantly improving efficiency and reducing waste in hydrogen and nanotube production.
The article discusses how Newfoundland's ophiolite formations could be harnessed to produce low-cost 'white' hydrogen and permanently sequester CO2 through natural geological processes like serpentinization, offering a promising and scalable decarbonization solution for heavy industry, supported by growing markets and technological advancements.
The article discusses the declining confidence in Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) technology, highlighting technological challenges, high costs, delayed projects, and limited effectiveness, which have led to reduced investor interest and questions about its viability as a solution for decarbonization.
A Danish research team has developed a method to convert decomposed PET plastic waste into a material called BAETA that efficiently captures CO2, offering a dual solution to plastic pollution and climate change by turning waste into a resource for reducing greenhouse gases.
Scientists at Harvard have developed a novel method to capture CO2 using sunlight and specially designed organic molecules called photobases, offering a potentially energy-efficient and reusable approach to mitigate climate change by actively removing atmospheric CO2.
Researchers at USC have developed Allegro-FM, an AI model capable of simulating over 4 billion atoms simultaneously, enabling the design of new concrete that can capture carbon dioxide, last for centuries, and potentially reduce global CO2 emissions from construction.
The US is investing $1.2 billion in two large-scale Direct Air Capture facilities in Texas and Louisiana to remove up to two million tons of CO2 annually, aiming to combat climate change by capturing existing atmospheric carbon, despite challenges related to cost and scalability.
Scientists have discovered that the soil microbe Bacillus megaterium can efficiently convert CO₂ into solid calcium carbonate, turning it into rock within hours, offering a promising, sustainable alternative for reducing industrial carbon emissions and potentially transforming cement production.
Researchers from the University of Manchester discovered massive sinkholes called 'sinkites' beneath the North Sea, which invert traditional geological layers and could significantly impact energy storage and carbon capture strategies by revealing new fluid migration pathways within Earth's crust.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney indicated that a new oil pipeline to the British Columbia coast is highly likely to be designated as a project of national importance, emphasizing the economic benefits and the role of the private sector, alongside support for a C$16.5 billion carbon capture system for Alberta's oil sands, amid recent legislation to expedite resource project approvals.
The UK Treasury's spending review will increase Holyrood's budget by an average of £2.9bn annually, with specific investments in projects like carbon capture and a supercomputer at Edinburgh University. Scotland's Finance Secretary criticizes the increase as insufficient, claiming the Scottish government has been short-changed by over £1bn. The review also includes significant defense spending, including funding for the Faslane submarine base and munitions, alongside investments in technology and infrastructure. Overall, the review signals increased UK-wide investment but highlights ongoing disputes over Scotland's share of funding.
Researchers from Michigan, UC Davis, and UCLA have developed a method to convert CO2 into metal oxalates using trace lead catalysts in nonaqueous solutions, which can be used as precursors for eco-friendly cement, offering a scalable and valuable way to repurpose carbon emissions.
The U.S. Energy Department has canceled $3.7 billion in awards intended for companies developing technologies to reduce emissions and combat climate change, including projects by Exxon Mobil and Calpine aimed at hydrogen fuel and carbon capture from power plants.