“We were excited about this project because climate change is an important societal problem that must be addressed.” ~Dr. David Kwabi This unique issue of the Global CO2 Initiative newsletter features a team of people, rather than an individual: Dr. David Kwabi (PI), Dr. Anne McNeil (Co-PI) and Dr. Bryan R. Goldsmith (Co-PI). These three University of…
“The fact that it’s not easy actually motivates me–we have to reinvent all these things which have already been invented. From an engineering perspective, this is a really cool opportunity. Before it was more about optimizing, i.e., making things cost less or work better. But now, it’s really about fundamentally changing things and doing so…
Today’s signing of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) into law provides a dramatic boost for efforts to reduce the levels of carbon dioxide (CO2) in the atmosphere. The new law calls for major tax reductions for systems that sequester CO2 in geological formations as well as those that re-use CO2 by embedding it within products…
“There’s an African proverb: ‘If you want to go fast, go alone; if you want to go far, go together,’ and while we have far to go to remove the first gigaton of carbon, the strength of our community means we can do it.” This newsletter issue features Jason Grillo, Partnerships and Operations Director for AirMiners Jason…
This summer the GCI welcomed a fantastic group of U-M students from a variety of academic disciplines on board. The summer intern student team is working on a research project in conjunction with the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Governors and Premiers, an organization composed of the governors of eight midwestern states and the premiers…
“…(W)e’re at a really exciting point for carbon removal: we’re seeing a ton of attention on this topic, we’re seeing billion dollar level investments,… and we’re seeing a lot more engagement. Carbon removal has really arrived.” -Erin Burns This newsletter issue features Erin Burns, Executive Director of Carbon180. Ms Burns guides the Carbon180 team in thinking about how to equitably scale…
