“I am a glass half full person. Our perceptions shape our experiences. We are learning as a civilization. As long as we hold on to our vision of a healthier more harmonious society, we can get there.” This issue of the Global CO2 Initiative (GCI) newsletter features Stephanie Hanford, the newest member of the GCI Advisory Board, and Senior…
The Global CO2 Initiative, in partnership with Amazon and Greentown Labs, is very excited to announce the launch of GoBuild2026 to accelerate CO2-utilization and valorization technologies! This GreentownGo program will speed the development and implementation of advanced CO2 mineralization and carbonation technologies to decarbonize the built environment—both within Amazon’s operations and the construction industry more…
The summary report of the 2025 Global CO2 Initiative carbon capture utilization and storage workshop is now available!
GCI is Now Accepting Applications for Doctoral and Postdoctoral Positions in Carbon Capture and Conversion Analysis The Global CO₂ Initiative (GCI) at the University of Michigan, led by Professor Daniel Cooper, is seeking Ph.D. and postdoctoral applicants for multiple positions. GCI focuses on advancing and evaluating the environmental, economic, and societal aspects of carbon dioxide…
The Global CO2 Initiative (GCI) is excited to announce the release of the first-ever report that looking at energy generation and transmission across the Great Lakes St. Lawrence region! This report is released in advance of the Conference of Great Lakes St. Lawrence Governors and Premiers (GSGP) Leadership Summit in Québec City. The report, “A…
Abstract Alcohol-to-jet (ATJ) upcycling of ethanol to sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) is an attractive emerging pathway for SAF production, especially in the US Midwest with large-scale corn ethanol production. Only 39% of the corn carbon is converted to ethanol, 20% is emitted as CO2. Capturing the CO2 to produce additional ethanol or SAF directly can increase…
