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Carbon removal project in Wyoming halted due to clean energy shortages

Carbon removal project in Wyoming halted due to clean energy shortages

A major direct air capture project in Wyoming has been paused after its developers struggled to secure enough emissions-free power, raising concerns about the future of carbon removal technologies.

Corbin Hiar reports for E&E News.

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South Korea ordered to set stricter carbon targets by 2031
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South Korea ordered to set stricter carbon targets by 2031

A South Korean court has ruled that the country’s current climate measures are inadequate, requiring stronger carbon reduction targets to protect future generations.

Choe Sang-Hun reports for The New York Times.

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Canada’s 2023 wildfires released more carbon than nearly all countries

Canada’s 2023 wildfires released more carbon than nearly all countries

Wildfires that burned through Canada’s boreal forests in 2023 emitted more carbon dioxide than most countries, raising concerns about the future of global carbon storage.

Manuela Andreoni reports for The New York Times.

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Oil drilling project near Aurora homes faces critical decision

Oil drilling project near Aurora homes faces critical decision

The Colorado Energy and Carbon Management Commission is deliberating a plan for significant oil drilling near Aurora, challenging new state regulations aimed at balancing development and safety.

Chase Woodruff reports for Colorado Newsline.

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Data centers in Washington are jeopardizing the state’s green energy goals

Data centers in Washington are jeopardizing the state’s green energy goals

Washington's push for carbon neutrality by 2030 is at odds with tax incentives promoting energy-intensive data centers, which strain the power grid and threaten green energy efforts.

Lulu Ramadan and Sydney Brownstone report for The Seattle Timesin partnership with ProPublica.

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Company pursues carbon storage under US forests despite initial denials
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Company pursues carbon storage under US forests despite initial denials

CapturePoint Solutions, initially denied twice by the U.S. Forest Service, may soon gain approval to store millions of tons of carbon dioxide beneath national forests due to a proposed rule change.

Pam Radtke reports for Floodlight.

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Drying of the Great Salt Lake releases significant greenhouse gases

Drying of the Great Salt Lake releases significant greenhouse gases

The Great Salt Lake emitted 4.1 million tons of greenhouse gases in 2020, contributing significantly to Utah’s emissions, researchers report.

Joshua Partlow reports for The Washington Post.

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