Following the conclusion of United Nations climate negotiations one thing is abundantly clear: we need much more investment in innovative technology as well as proactive policy solutions to meet our ever-ambitious global climate targets. In addition to countries setting and surpassing these targets, we also need critical businesses and heavy industries to take bold steps…
© Eric Berghen/IASS Last week, the UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change released a critical report with one major suggestion: cut carbon pollution as much as possible, as fast as possible. On the same day as the report was published, the Global CO2 Initiative at the University of Michigan, in collaboration with our international research partners…
Prior to the release of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report, experts anticipated it to be the “most critical and controversial report on climate change.” As shown in today’s report, it is increasingly clear that transitioning to renewable energy is not enough if we are to meet our climate goals. We are faced…
ANN ARBOR – The Global CO2 Initiative at the University of Michigan has released the Techno-Economic Assessment (TEA) and Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) Guidelines for CO2 Utilization. Presented at the 16th International Conference on Carbon Dioxide Utilization in Rio de Janeiro, these guidelines were produced in partnership with the University of Sheffield, RWTH Aachen, IASS…
Illustration: Rebecca Zisser/Axios By Amy Harder, Axios Technology behind capturing carbon dioxide emissions and turning them into everyday products — everything from lipstick to concrete — is getting a multi-million dollar boost in a new initiative led by the University of Michigan. Why it matters: These technologies, as far-fetched as they may seem, are technically…
ANN ARBOR—Removing carbon dioxide from the air and turning it into useful products is the long-term goal of a new initiative at the University of Michigan. The Global CO2 Initiative is funded with up to $4.5 million—a maximum of $2.5 million in seed funding from Michigan Engineering and an additional $2 million in other fundraising…
