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Vacuuming carbon from the air could help stop climate change. Not everyone agrees
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Vacuuming carbon from the air could help stop climate change. Not everyone agrees

"Simply put, the idea is to absorb carbon dioxide emissions that have already accumulated in the atmosphere. Then, those emissions would be locked away in some kind of permanent storage, generally in underground geologic formations, so they don't escape to create more warming down the road. But despite carbon dioxide's power to heat the planet, it's very diffuse, making up less than 1% of the atmosphere. That makes it tricky to capture from the air in large quantities."

A Bipartisan Energy Deal?
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A Bipartisan Energy Deal?

"Any worthwhile deal, at a minimum, should make the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) a less lethal regulatory weapon. While a large pipeline can be built in a year or two, federal permitting can take two to three times as long. If there are lawsuits—and there always are—you’re looking at a decade or more. Add that to the cost in present value of any energy or other project."

Can AI help create less carbon-intensive concrete?
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Can AI help create less carbon-intensive concrete?

"Once the AI model came up with lower-carbon recipes for concrete, the researchers tasked a concrete supplier with whipping up the new batches. And since the new formulas had performed well in testing, Meta used them in construction on its data center in DeKalb, Illinois—specifically a guard tower and an office building for the construction crew."

In defense of trees for climate action
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In defense of trees for climate action

"The fact remains that harnessing the power of nature to fight climate change is one of the greatest tools we have at our disposal. If implemented properly, natural climate solutions could account for more than one-third of the emissions reductions we need by 2030."

8 carbon-neutral brands aiming to cut the food and beverage industry’s emissions
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8 carbon-neutral brands aiming to cut the food and beverage industry’s emissions

"The beer giant worked to achieve this certification with Climate Neutral, a nonprofit that helps brands develop solutions for cutting their greenhouse gas emissions. To offset its carbon, Bud Light Next is supporting forest management efforts, including a project led by timber company UPM Blandin in Minnesota, the brand told Food Dive. Anheuser-Busch said consumers will be able to see the Climate Neutral Certification on cans starting in June."

Will the Biden administration let one company kill US solar?
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Will the Biden administration let one company kill US solar?

"Historically, import tariffs have been a blunt instrument with a track record littered with unintended consequences. Trump-era tariffs on Chinese modules (which the Biden administration opted to extend) have contributed to the U.S. having some of the world’s highest utility-scale solar costs."

The Defense Production Act Cannot Increase Critical Mineral Production Without Streamlining Project Permitting
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The Defense Production Act Cannot Increase Critical Mineral Production Without Streamlining Project Permitting

"We cannot achieve energy security, tackle climate change, transition efficiently to clean energy, or reduce our reliance on foreign minerals until we fix the permitting process. The Biden administration needs to speak with one voice about critical minerals, streamline permitting, and stop proposing additional hurdles that impede mining projects."

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