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‘Large gap’ between planned Carbon Dioxide Removal and what is needed to limit global warming, finds new report co-led by CO2RE researchers
By George Hope A new report, The State of Carbon Dioxide Removal, finds that we are not on track to scale Carbon Dioxide Removal ... Read more

Building the new GGR industry: What roles for the government and private sector?
Building the new Greenhouse Gas Removal industry: What roles for the government and private sector? Read more

Field notes from an assembly of Greenhouse Gas Removal demonstrators
Dr Laurie Waller writes from a researcher workshop in Manchester on Greenhouse Gas Removal (GGR). He finds how field experiments often have a distinctive social life of their own and discusses how engagement with publics will likely prove crucial to the responsible innovation of GGR. Read more

Live in London: CO2RE experts feature on The Carbon Removal Show podcast
The folks from The Carbon Removal Show (TCRS) podcast joined our recent UK GGR Event: Current Innovations and Future Directions, to ... Read more

CO2RE funds four innovative GGR projects
CO2RE, the Greenhouse Gas Removal Hub, is funding four innovative projects to explore new methods for capturing greenhouse gases and ... Read more

Six key takeaways from the UK GGR Event
The two-day flagship event showcased the latest GGR research and innovation, highlighting its role in effective, sustainable and equitable climate action. Read more

Societal input is crucial if we are to scale up new climate tech
Societal input is crucial if we are to scale up net zero energy and new technologies for carbon dioxide removal. In doing so, we can build more democratic, acceptable and intelligent technological designs for everyone. Read more

UN climate report states need for carbon removal – CO2RE experts outline the key issues
The UN's IPCC climate report acknowledges the need for carbon dioxide removal to tackle climate change – CO2RE experts outline key issues to consider Read more

CO2RE Executive Director’s evidence cited in MPs’ letter to BEIS Minister
CO₂RE Executive Director Dr Steve Smith has been cited in a letter sent by the influential Environmental Audit Committee to Business ... Read more

GGR is going to be key for climate. Here’s how our research programme is helping lead the way
What needs to be done to build this burgeoning industry, and how CO2RE is helping the UK lead the way. Read more

Hub Executive Director gives oral evidence to the Environmental Audit Committee
Steve Smith provides information on Negative Emissions Technologies (NETs) Read more

CO2 removal is essential to achieving net zero
Cleaning up waste may not sound like the most exciting, cutting-edge area of innovation. But, in the context of climate action, it is an entirely accurate description. Read more

Climate change: Six priorities for pulling carbon out of the air
Scientists leading national greenhouse gas removal hub sketch out six priorities to get removals right. Read more

Major £30 million official backing for Oxford-led Greenhouse Gas Removal Programme
The CO2RE Hub has been chosen to probe innovative ways of removing greenhouse gases to help to stabilise the climate. Read more

UK invests over £30m in large-scale greenhouse gas removal
Research teams across the UK will investigate the viability of five innovative methods of large-scale greenhouse gas (GHG) removal from the atmosphere. Read more
All events

The State of Carbon Dioxide Removal – Report launch
Event date - January 19, 2023
This webinar will launch a new global annual report – The State of Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR) Read more

Exploring risk & uncertainty for actors in the new GGR sector
Event date - February 8, 2023
Join as an expert panel explores risk and uncertainty for actors in the new GGR sector Read more

GGR Future Leaders Network ‘Sandpit’
Event date - January 17, 2023
17 January 2023. Help shape the Greenhouse Gas Removal Future Leaders Network at this sandpit event run by CO2RE. The sandpit will run 10am-5pm. Read more

The Role of Government and Private Sector in establishing the GGR sector
Event date - November 7, 2022
Join experts as they discuss the role of government and private sector in the establishment, development and scaling of a UK GGR sector. Read more

Sharing Perspectives: Greenhouse Gas Removal Market Transition Risk
Event date - September 22, 2022
22 September 22. Join us for an informal, collaborative evening dedicated to exploring market transition risks in the UK’s nascent GGR sector. Read more

Pathfinders Innovation ‘Sandpit’: Help shape the GGR research & innovation agenda
Event date - October 3, 2022
3 October 22. Help fill research and innovation gaps in the UK GGR landscape by joining CO2RE at this sandpit to shape a new funding opportunity for GGR research. Read more

The UK GGR Event: Current Innovations & Future Directions
Event date - May 12, 2022
12-13 May 22. Showcasing the latest GGR research & innovation and highlighting its role in effective, sustainable & equitable climate action. Read more

Greenhouse Gas Removal: Getting it right for people and the planet
Event date - May 12, 2022
12 May 22. Discuss, debate and discover how to get Greenhouse Gas Removal right for people and the planet. Read more

Greenhouse Gas Removal in Emissions Trading Systems Workshop
Event date - April 25, 2022
25 April 22. Helping to develop guidance on whether and how GGRs should be included within ETSs. Read more

What does the IPCC say about carbon dioxide removal? (Online panel)
Event date - April 12, 2022
12 April 22. A chance to hear the key messages on carbon dioxide removal (CDR) from the latest IPCC report directly from the authors themselves, and ask them your questions. Read more
Tweets
RT @jloistf: Over 99% of the 2Gt of anthropogenic CO2 removal which takes place each year occurs via ways we manage land. For @BBC_Future,… Read More
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Can we really take CO₂ back out of the air? Nice piece in @BBC_Future featuring CO₂RE's @stv_smth and @DrRobBellamy Read More
@EveTamme Thank you, Eve! Read More
RT @EveTamme: Check out these FAQs on #carbonremoval by @CO2REhub My favourites: • Can't we just plant more trees? • What can individuals… Read More
RT @OxfordNetZero: 📢#Vacancy! We're seeking to appoint a Research Fellow on Net Zero for the Fossil Fuel Sector They will also be a non-… Read More
@TheSmithSchool @oxfordgeography @ecioxford @Grantham_IC @TheBiocharDemo @UKERW_GGRD @_NetZeroPlus And read about the many different methods there are for capturing greenhouse gases and durably storing them. Full FAQ: https://t.co/1rqJf8j2Wf Read More
@TheSmithSchool @oxfordgeography @ecioxford @Grantham_IC @TheBiocharDemo @UKERW_GGRD @_NetZeroPlus ...and what we don't! https://t.co/fERuEIXMaF Read More