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Industrial emissions are poised to become the largest source of U.S. emissions in the next decade, even surpassing the transportation sector, according to Rhodium Group's new findings, shared exclusively with Cipher. — Industrial emissions poised to become largest U.S. carbon source 
The industrial sector is slated to become the largest source of carbon emissions in the United States over the next decade, according to new data from the Rhodium Group shared exclusively with Cipher.  Data Dives
Amena H. Saiyid 2 min read

Singapore's skyline at sunset, dotted by spectacular tall buildings. — Singapore seeks leading role in clean energy
Southeast Asia doesn't have a regional capital to act as organizer and promoter of its clean energy efforts. Singapore is trying to step into that role. Latest News
Bill Spindle 4 min read

A multi-colored line chart is set against a dark background with CO2 spelled out in clouds. — EU set to trail in cleantech investments, risking energy goals
The United States' investments are expected to equal and then surpass the EU’s clean energy spending after 2030. Data Dives
Anca Gurzu < 1

Illustration with a green background, showing a cloud with — The carbon credit industry attempts a comeback
Over the last two years, the industry has faced a barrage of critical news stories, academic studies and lawsuits. But in recent weeks, carbon credits have received some big boosts. Latest News
Bill Spindle 4 min read

How biology can help clean up mining, emissions and more

The solutions to many urgent environmental concerns like global CO2 emissions, water contamination and mining waste already exist in nature. The answer lies at the microscopic level, using biological processes that have been around for millions of years. Voices

Nicole Richards 3 min read

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In concrete, carbon removal offers value beyond CO2 disposal

Injecting captured carbon dioxide into concrete could turn our built environment into a global carbon sink. Voices

Robert Niven 3 min read

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US investment in carbon removal needs to increase exponentially, finds report

To reach net zero by midcentury, the United States will need to be able to remove a gigaton of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere per year by 2050, according to Rhodium Group. Data Dives

Cat Clifford 2 min read

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Climate, AI and energy security drive CERAWeek confab

One of the world’s largest energy conferences, CERAWeek, is underway this week in Texas. It's the first major gathering of the energy industry since COP28. Latest News

Amena H. Saiyid 3 min read

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Biofuels offer low-hanging fruit in nascent carbon capture industry

Ethanol’s characteristics — smaller plants and denser streams of CO2 emissions — make carbon capture easier and cheaper compared with other industries. Latest News

Amena H. Saiyid 4 min read

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