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American Airlines Teams Up with Bill Gates-Backed Company to Bury 10,000 Tons of CO2 Underground

Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Verge

American Airlines has signed a deal with Graphyte, a startup backed by Bill Gates, to bury 10,000 tons of carbon dioxide underground as part of its efforts to combat climate change. Graphyte's unique carbon casting technology offers a more affordable solution compared to other carbon removal methods, with a cost of $100 per ton. By mummifying plant matter and preventing decomposition, Graphyte can store the carbon dioxide absorbed by the plants for up to a thousand years. The deal with American Airlines marks a significant milestone for Graphyte and the emerging carbon removal market, which aims to prove the effectiveness of new projects in permanently trapping CO2. However, carbon removal should be seen as a supplement to reducing pollution at its source through clean energy adoption.

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Innovative CO2 Extraction: Using Old Wood and LEGO-Like Technology

Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Washington Post

Start-up Graphyte, incubated by Breakthrough Energy Ventures, claims to have developed a simple and cost-effective method for removing carbon dioxide (CO2) from the atmosphere. The company uses plant waste, such as wood chips and rice hulls, to create carbon-laden blocks that can be buried underground for hundreds of years. This approach could store a ton of CO2 for around $100, a significant milestone in affordable carbon removal. While other methods like direct air capture are more complex and expensive, Graphyte's plant-based approach offers a simpler and potentially more scalable solution to combat climate change.

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