Openair just announced the launch of their third annual Carbon Removal Challenge event for university students worldwide!
Carbon removal is far from where it needs to be in the near future to avert the worst effects of climate change. The OpenAir Carbon Removal Challenge provides students from colleges and universities around the world an opportunity to work towards safeguarding their future. They will not only design and build solutions that remove excess carbon from the environment, which will help accelerate carbon tech innovation, but also build connections that will bring the next generation of talented engineers, thinkers, and designers into this important sector. The very best approaches will be selected as finalists for an in-person showcase in New York City in May 2025.
Interesting in participating? Know someone who might be? Interesting in sponsoring, judging, or helping organize the Challenge? Check out the CRC here to learn more about the Challenge or reach out to the organizers.
Sign up by January 15, 2025.
Carbon-based products are central to our economy, yet urgent action is needed to combat climate change. This event will explore how CCU can mitigate the negative impacts of fossil fuel use, addressing the technology’s economic and social impacts, as well as its challenges.
Join this virtual event, organized by the Global CO2 Initiative and held as part of the Climate Week NYC 2024, for a very special conversation with three distinguished University of Michigan (U-M) experts who will discuss the role of carbon capture and utilization (CCU) in combating climate change and transitioning from fossil fuels, live from U-M’s Graham Sustainability Institute.
- Jerry Davis: Gilbert and Ruth Whitaker Professor of Business Administration and Sociology, Ross School of Business; Faculty Director, Business+Impact
- Jennifer Haverkamp: Graham Family Director, Graham Sustainability Institute; Professor from Practice, Michigan Law School; Professor of Practice, Ford School of Public Policy
- Volker Sick: Arthur F. Thurnau Professor of Mechanical Engineering; DTE Energy Professor of Advanced Energy Research; Director, Global CO2 Initiative, and Faculty Director, Center for Entrepreneurship
By attending this event, you will learn about important CCU topics:
- Discover how CCU can support our move away from fossil fuels. Learn how captured CO2 can be converted into long-lasting products, increasing its economic viability.
- Misconceptions: Understand the debate surrounding CCU, including concerns about its use in some sectors of the oil and gas industry.
- Technological Challenges: Explore the complexities of developing CCU technology, along with the difficult choices and trade-offs that lie ahead.
- Economic and Social Impact: Discuss how this emerging industry could create jobs, influence markets, and shape industries, both globally and within local contexts.
Watch a recording of this event on the GCI YouTube Channel!
CCU is coming – don’t be left out!
Past Events
2024 Harmonizing Assessments of Carbon Management Approaches
2023 CCU LCA TEA Workshop
