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Not all carbon-capture projects pay off for the climate

Volker Sick speaking at Brussels Workshop

We mapped the pros and cons of each and found clear winners and losers New publication by the Global CO2 Initiative’s Director, Volker Sick, details research pointing to the best and worse carbon capture projects. Capturing carbon dioxide from the air or industries and recycling it can sound like a win-win climate solution. The greenhouse gas…

Melissa Zaksek Featured in Newsletter

” I see a growing sense of urgency in our field… I see less patience for the status quo, more disdain for virtue signaling, and a push to shift from talk to action.” ~ Melissa Zaksek Associate Director, Research, the Frederick A. and Barbara M. Erb Environmental Management Institute Previously, Melissa worked for the University of Michigan’s Graham Sustainability Institute and for the U.S. Forest…

Dean Jonathan Overpeck Featured in Newsletter

“Michigan is now a climate action leader, and that’s reason for even more hope. It shows we all – students, staff, faculty, citizens – can make a difference, and we’ll keep making a difference.” ~Dean Jonathan T. Overpeck This newsletter features  Dr. Jonathan T. Overpeck, the Samuel A. Graham Dean of the University of Michigan School for Environment and…

“Products from Pollution”

What does this sticker mean? Welcome to the Global CO2 Initiative! If you’re new to carbon capture and utilization, this site will provide a short introduction to the field. You may already know that all living things on earth are carbon based life forms. But did you know that most of the products we use…

Shantonio Birch Featured in Newsletter

“We are a startup company who has the drive and big vision characteristic of tech enterprises, but we are equally a social impact enterprise organization. We’re very passionate about solving global issues.” ~Dr. Shantonio Birch, This newsletter features Dr. Shantonio Birch, Mechanical Engineering PhD and founder / CEO of ThermoVerse. Shantonio is a recent graduate of the…

Joshua Jack Featured in Newsletter

“Being at the University of Michigan, I have the privilege of working with some of the nation’s best students & faculty… I am often inspired by the next generation of engineers & scientists, who are eager to develop new solutions to some of our greatest challenges.” ~Dr. Joshua Jack This newsletter features Dr. Joshua Jack, University…