Carbon Removal Alliance

PC: Milestone Environmental

We’re excited to welcome Milestone Environmental to the Carbon Removal Alliance! Milestone is a waste management leader that takes carbon-rich liquid waste and injects it thousands of feet below the surface into secure geological formations, permanently sequestering the carbon.

How carbon removal can fuel the next wave of American economic growth U.S. federal policy has been, and remains, the driving force that turns emerging technologies into transformative industries.

Carbon removal is set to drive the next wave of economic growth. In a new blog, Eli Cain outlines why the current moment offers a strong policy landscape to make that possible. www.carbonremovalalliance.org/policy-work/...

Carbon removal in New Jersey A two-page overview of New Jersey's efforts and opportunities in carbon removal

New Jersey! The Garden State is a leader in carbon management and removal, with agriculture, concrete manufacturing, legislation, and research contributing to its potential.

Learn more about New Jersey's #carbonremoval strategies in our fact sheet. www.carbonremovalalliance.org/policy-work/...

The case for bolder climate philanthropy Why philanthropy needs to fund the next frontier, not just what’s familiar. A joint piece with Giana Amador, Executive Director of Carbon Removal Alliance.

The world needs #carbonremoval, but is philanthropy ready to fuel its growth?

Our new piece with Alliance member Terraset explores both what is needed to grow carbon removal to the gigaton scale and where funding sits today. terraset.substack.com/p/the-case-f...

Startup works with waste stored underground to remove carbon dioxide CNBC's Diana Olick reports on a startup impacting climate change.

@cnbc.com recently profiled CRA member Vaulted Deep with a featured news segment about their technology that converts excess organic waste into a slurry, which they inject 5,500 feet underground to remove carbon permanently.

Check out the video here! #carbonremoval www.cnbc.com/video/2025/1...

How America could lose at its own game The United States can lead on carbon removal or watch other countries take the helm. It’s as simple as that.

America has long led in carbon removal innovation — but that leadership is now at risk. Our Executive Director, Giana Amador, writes in the Washington Examiner about what it will take to stay ahead in carbon removal: www.washingtonexaminer.com/restoring-am...

Carbon removal in North Carolina A two-page overview of North Carolina's efforts and opportunities in carbon removal

Abundant forests, coastline, and farmland make North Carolina a promising site for #carbonremoval projects that support state and local economies and advance our climate goals.

Learn more in our new fact sheet.
www.carbonremovalalliance.org/policy-work/...

Companies removing carbon through biomass storage draw policymakers to Colorado and Kansas Biomass carbon removal and storage is one of the fastest growing methods of carbon removal work, and lawmakers are visiting facilities in person to learn more.

Two recent site visits to biomass #carbonremoval and storage (BiCRS) facilities in Colorado and Kansas show that elected officials are interested in the potential of BiCRS work to create jobs, mitigate wildfires, manage waste, and remove carbon. www.carbonremovalalliance.org/policy-work/...

Direct air capture system at Deep Sky's Alpha project site.

🎉 Our third DAC system is live! 🎉

We’ve officially switched on our system at @deepskyclimate.bsky.social’s flagship project in Alberta 🇨🇦 — our first international deployment.

✅ 5x more CO₂ captured vs our first plant
✅ 60% cheaper than our first system

Learn more ↓
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The U.S. Gave Up Its Lead in Clean Energy Sectors Before. It Might Be Doing It Again. The Trump administration’s move to roll back hydrogen, carbon capture and green energy initiatives is likely to play into China and Europe’s hands, say industry leaders.

We’re at a turning point with #carbonremoval technology.

The U.S. is the undeniable leader in the industry thanks to early market-making policies, but without continued support, we risk sending the benefits of this early advantage abroad. www.wsj.com/articles/the...

"Integrating CDR In Wastewater Treatment Is A Low-Hanging Fruit" - Eli Cain, Senior Policy Manager, CRA The Carbon Removal Alliance will release a series of memos highlighting opportunities for integrating CDR into various US industries.

Our Senior Policy Manager, Eli Cain, sat down with Carbon Herald to talk about the immense opportunity for partnerships between carbon removal companies and existing industries like wastewater treatment and mining. carbonherald.com/integrating-...

Securing American leadership on critical minerals Expanding partnerships between the mining and carbon removal industries can help the U.S. meet its critical mineral goals

Link to our mining memo: www.carbonremovalalliance.org/policy-work/...
Link to our wastewater memo: www.carbonremovalalliance.org/policy-work/...

This morning, we released two new policy memos on the opportunity for partnerships between carbon removal companies and the mining and wastewater industries. We believe this work is essential to growing the #carbonremoval market in the U.S. and getting us to gigaton scale.

Exclusive: Microsoft inks massive carbon removal deal powered by a paper mill | TechCrunch Microsoft it is buying 3.7 million metric tons of carbon removal credits from CO280, a project developer that works with pulp and paper mills.

We're thrilled to welcome our newest member CO280, which partners with pulp and paper mills to remove carbon during production.

They just announced that Microsoft will be buying 3.7M tons of carbon credits from them, one of the biggest high-quality deals to date!
techcrunch.com/2025/04/11/m...

🚀 We're hiring! Carbon Removal Alliance is looking for a Deputy Director of Government Affairs to help shape federal carbon removal policy.

Apps close in 2 weeks — spread the word or apply now!

Job details:
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Opinion: Carbon removal is the trillion-dollar industry that could transform Alaska’s economy Alaska could be a global hub for carbon removal.

Alaska is a prime location for #carbonremoval work -- thanks to a skilled job pool, innovative organizations like Launch Alaska, and government leaders who support carbon removal innovators.

Learn more in this @adn.com op-ed.
www.adn.com/opinions/202...

Carbon Removal Alliance Publishes New Policy Roadmap For Scaling CDR In The US - Carbon Herald The Carbon Removal Alliance has published policy recommendations for accelerating the advancement of CDR efforts in the United States.

Carbon Herald wrote about our policy roadmap for scaling carbon removal demand in the U.S. The five policy levers we outline are essential to growing the #carbonremoval industry and getting us to gigaton scale. #climatesky
carbonherald.com/the-carbon-r...

As carbon dioxide builds up in the atmosphere, many companies are working to capture it Laura Lammers of the carbon capture company Travertine says if humans were to stop emitting CO2 today, it would still take thousands of years for the Earth to take back what has already been emitted.

Laura Lammer, CEO of Alliance member Travertine, recently appeared on GBH Morning Edition to talk about carbon removal technologies, the job creation potential for the industry, and the path to scale for #carbonremoval technology 🚀

Listen here! www.wgbh.org/news/local/2...

Carbon removal in Louisiana A two-page overview of Louisiana's efforts and opportunities in carbon removal

Louisiana's vast farmland, ocean proximity, and geology make it a top state for #carbonremoval.

Learn more in our new fact sheet on carbon removal in Louisiana ➡️ www.carbonremovalalliance.org/policy-work/...

Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanisms and Carbon Removal Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanisms (CBAMs) are gaining momentum both internationally and in the United States.

The first memo was on how the United States could implement a Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) that levels the playing field for American innovators while stimulating our domestic #carbonremoval industry. www.carbonremovalalliance.org/policy-work/...

Today, we launched the first of several policy memos we have planned for this year that lay out a roadmap for catalyzing the carbon removal market in the United States ➡️ www.carbonremovalalliance.org/policy-work/...

Carbon removal in Alaska A two-page overview of Alaska's efforts and opportunities in carbon removal

With its vast natural resources, skilled workforce, and committed leadership, Alaska is poised to become a key player in carbon removal.

New storage and direct air capture projects are being considered in Cook Inlet Basin, North Slope, and Fairbanks. www.carbonremovalalliance.org/policy-work/...

We're hiring! The Carbon Removal Alliance is looking for a Deputy Director of Government Affairs in Washington, D.C. to join our team.

Apply and read more about the position ➡️ a-us.storyblok.com/f/1020427/x/...

This steel mill byproduct is helping the planet - Marketplace Steel slag captures carbon from the atmosphere. Companies with climate goals — and an Ohio motocross raceway — are making use of it.

Our member Alkali Earth is working across the Midwest to spread steel slag — which resembles gravel — over roads, walkways, and other areas to permanently remove carbon. Listen to the full @marketplace.org segment on their work with an Ohio motocross raceway 🏍️ 🏁 www.marketplace.org/2025/01/21/c...

WA is a hotbed for carbon capture research. What is it anyway? The concept of carbon capture, removal and storage is fairly simple, but in practice it's much more complicated and controversial.

🔖📈👇 Excellent @seattletimes-rss.bsky.social Climate Lab piece by @conradswanson.bsky.social on CDR (and CCS) featuring Banyu Carbon + Giana Amador / @weremovecarbon.bsky.social www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news...

Carbon removal could employ 130,000 Americans in coming decade An assessment of the sector's economic opportunities, published by Rhodium Group

Report Launch: A more scaled carbon removal industry could employ 130,000 Americans in the coming decade, according to a new Rhodium Group analysis. www.carbonremovalalliance.org/policy-work/...

I have an op-ed in CO Newsline on carbon removal in Colorado and what it means for jobs, our economy, and climate action here in the West.
Have a look and let me know what you think!
Thanks @coloradonewsline.com!

Carbon removal is here. What does that mean for Coloradans? • Colorado Newsline State investment in the new industry of carbon removal could bring jobs to rural and urban communities in Colorado.

New Op-Ed: High-quality carbon removal is a triple winner for Colorado — meaning it has the potential to help the U.S. and Colorado meet its climate goals, grow the economy, and bring thousands of in-demand jobs to Coloradans. @laurengifford.bsky.social coloradonewsline.com/2024/12/16/c...

Bennet, Murkowski Introduce Bill to Support Wide Range of Carbon Dioxide Removal Approaches U.S. Senators Michael Bennet (D-Colo.) and Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) introduced the Carbon Dioxide Removal Investment Act to establish a new production tax credit designed to jumpstart the United Stat...

Exciting to see the Carbon Dioxide Removal Investment Act address the need for diverse & evolving CDR solutions, through a new tax credit that's structured with thoughtful guardrails. Thank you to Sen. @bennet.senate.gov and Sen.
@lisamurkowski.bsky.social for their leadership on this legislation.

Introducing a carbon removal tax credit

This bill will allow innovative American companies working to permanently remove carbon from our atmosphere to access critical incentives that can power their work — in turn unlocking climate benefits, economic growth + in-demand jobs across the country. www.carbonremovalalliance.org/policy-work/...