Jason Hochman @jasonclimateguy.bsky.social · 26/02/2025Like CO2 in the atmosphere itself, CDR support is diffuse and widely distributed 120
Jason Hochman @jasonclimateguy.bsky.social · 26/02/2025Carbon removal projects: widely popular www.dataforprogress.org/blog/2025/2/... 001
Jason Hochman @jasonclimateguy.bsky.social · 27/01/2025"Active grid connection requests are 2x the total installed capacity of the US power plant fleet (2,600 vs. 1,280 GW). The time needed to secure a connection has risen by 70% over the last decade, & withdrawal rates remain high at 80%" h/t @carbonwrangler.bsky.social www.cell.com/joule/fullte... 011
Reposted by Jason HochmanOpenAir Collective @openaircollective.bsky.social · 14/01/2025The deadline to ensure your spot in the Carbon Removal Challenge is Jan 15, at 11:59pm ET! Make sure you sign up now to secure your spot! openaircollective.com/crc/ Also, new webinar for the CRC next week, sign up to learn from one of the youngest leaders in CDR: lu.ma/j0lurfukopenaircollective.comThe 2025 Carbon Removal Challenge - OpenAir Collective 045
Jason Hochman @jasonclimateguy.bsky.social · 10/01/2025Great and inspiring video featuring James Mwangi and the team at Octavia Carbon on the promise and potential of DAC in Kenya. Interestingly, it's courtesy of Chinese giant Tencent, which is getting involved in the sector there. youtu.be/sCDUnOTFZtIyoutu.beMeet the Carbon Chasers Driving Africa’s Clean Energy FutureYouTube video by Tencent Global 020
Jason Hochman @jasonclimateguy.bsky.social · 09/01/2025$415M in financing for solar project to provide clean power for 1PointFive's Stratos DAC facility in Texas renewablesnow.com/news/origis-...renewablesnow.comOrigis closes funding for Texas solar farm to power DAC facilityUS renewable energy company Origis Energy on Thursday said it has secured a USD-415-million (EUR 403m) funding package for the 145-MW Swift Air Solar project in Ector County, Texas. 000
Jason Hochman @jasonclimateguy.bsky.social · 09/01/2025In the market for a Lego model of a DAC vacuum system? The good folks at Leybold have you covered! www.dacvac.com/dacvac-lego-... 000
Jason Hochman @jasonclimateguy.bsky.social · 08/01/2025There's more clean energy generation capacity in the interconnection queue than TOTAL installed electricity capacity from all sources in the U.S., as of 2023 142
Jason Hochman @jasonclimateguy.bsky.social · 08/01/2025The "research but don't deploy" argument is akin to reading a few books on how to train for a marathon, not do any actual training, and yet expect to be able to run 26.2 miles on race day. 020
Jason Hochman @jasonclimateguy.bsky.social · 07/01/2025Excellent new DOE Carbon Negative Earthshot report on "Technological Innovation Opportunities for CO2 Removal" www.energy.gov/sites/defaul... 022
Jason Hochman @jasonclimateguy.bsky.social · 22/12/2024www.nytimes.com/2024/12/22/c...nytimes.comRemoving Carbon From the Sky Could Be the Next Climate Gold RushInvestors are betting that they can make a dent in global warming, and healthy profits, with companies that alter the atmosphere. 010
Jason Hochman @jasonclimateguy.bsky.social · 19/12/2024🚨DAC NOFO RELEASED! 🚨 @ENERGY has opened applications for $1.8 billion to provide direct air capture (DAC) technology and project developers with support at various stages on their commercialization path towards the realization of 4 regional DAC hubs. www.energy.gov/oced/regiona...energy.govRegional Direct Air Capture Hubs – Recurring Funding OpportunitiesRegional Direct Air Capture Hubs – Recurring Program 000
Reposted by Jason Hochmancarbonwrangler.bsky.social @carbonwrangler.bsky.social · 16/12/20242/2 As little as $5 once. As large as tons a month. Personal, company, or enterprise. Great gift for those who celebrate the holidays. Or for anyone anytime. PS: You can learn more about this scrappy Kenyan DAC company at their main website: www.octaviacarbon.comoctaviacarbon.comOctavia Carbon - Leading Carbon Capture SolutionsOctavia Carbon is committed to sustainable solutions through innovative Direct Air Carbon Capture technology, combating climate change for a better future. 011
Reposted by Jason Hochmancarbonwrangler.bsky.social @carbonwrangler.bsky.social · 16/12/20241/2 Just in time for the Holidays. More CO2 removal from Octavia Carbon I voted with my feet years ago, subscribing to the Climeworks Pioneers. By subscribing to Octavia, I’ve purchased additional CDR to my personal climate commitments Check out their website. www.octaviacarbon.com/remove-co2octaviacarbon.comOctavia Carbon - Leading Carbon Capture SolutionsOctavia Carbon is committed to sustainable solutions through innovative Direct Air Carbon Capture technology, combating climate change for a better future. 112
Reposted by Jason Hochmancarbonwrangler.bsky.social @carbonwrangler.bsky.social · 14/12/2024Good quotes from @jackandreasen.bsky.social + @erinmburns.bsky.social + Vikrum Aiyer of @heirloomcarbon.bsky.social Thanks @maeveallsup.bsky.social Thanks @latitudemedia.bsky.social 144
Reposted by Jason HochmanCarbon Removal Canada @carbonremovers.bsky.social · 12/12/2024The Government of Canada has announced its climate targets for 2035. We applaud the government for recognizing the urgent need to address residual emissions, through carbon removal, in addition to reducing emissions. 🌎✨ Read our press release: carbonremoval.ca/press-releas...carbonremoval.caCarbon Removal Canada responds: Canada's 2035 Emissions Reductions TargetCarbon Removal Canada applauds Government of Canada for recognizing the critical need to scale-up permanent carbon removal technologies 022
Jason Hochman @jasonclimateguy.bsky.social · 12/12/2024Chinese giant Tencent getting into carbon removal www.tencent.com/en-us/articl...tencent.comTencent Launches Global CarbonX Program 2.0 to Accelerate Climate Tech InnovationTencent today announced the launch of the CarbonX Program 2.0 011
Reposted by Jason HochmanArnab Datta @arnabdatta.bsky.social · 09/12/20241/ I wrote for NYT on a 3-prong strategy for climate progress under Trump. -innovation & industrial strategy -pragmatism on fossil fuels -expand interests that benefit from decarb This same approach led to IRA/IIJA. But it did not pass the test for many activist groups. 4174
Jason Hochman @jasonclimateguy.bsky.social · 09/12/2024Every major environmental issue that we've made progress on, i.e., acid rain, ozone hole, etc has been because of "incremental or tech" solutions. 571
Jason Hochman @jasonclimateguy.bsky.social · 09/12/2024"The climate movement needs a broader coalition ... Climate shouldn’t be the exclusive domain of activists who pass a purity test based on intention, but instead on a pragmatic evaluation of what's needed to make decarbonization good business, regardless of politics." www.nytimes.com/2024/12/08/o...nytimes.comOpinion | Climate Activists Need to Radically Change Their Approach Under TrumpClimate purity is a recipe for failure. 020
Reposted by Jason HochmanAbsolute Climate @absoluteclimate.bsky.social · 04/12/2024🚨 Big news from Absolute Climate! 🚨 We’re thrilled to announce the adoption of the Absolute Carbon Standard (ACS) by @EvidentGlobal , a trusted leader in sustainability certification. Together, we’re bringing **transparency**, **trust, and scientific rigor** to carbon removal. 🌍 👇 3122
Jason Hochman @jasonclimateguy.bsky.social · 04/12/2024Congrats to the @heirloomcarbon.bsky.social team on their $150M Series B fundraise! www.canarymedia.com/articles/car...canarymedia.comHeirloom raises $150M for its limestone-based carbon removal techThe startup opened the first direct air capture facility in the U.S. last year. The funding will help it build more plants capable of removing higher… 011
Jason Hochman @jasonclimateguy.bsky.social · 21/11/2024Exciting new DAC project from Dutch startup Skytree utilizing 100% wind power in Tom Green County, Texas www.skytree.eu/press-room/s...skytree.euSkytree News: Skytree Technology at the Core of the World’s First 100% Wind-Powered Direct Air Capture HubSkytree is proud to announce its role as the technology provider for Project Concho, the world’s first Direct Air Capture (DAC) hub powered entirely by wind energy. Learn more! 021
Jason Hochman @jasonclimateguy.bsky.social · 20/11/2024He did the meme. @jackandreasen.bsky.social 001
Jason Hochman @jasonclimateguy.bsky.social · 14/11/2024Large-scale carbon management FTW www.texasmonthly.com/news-politic...texasmonthly.comNew Hope to Combat Climate Change—From an Oil Giant?Occidental Petroleum’s $1.3 billion carbon removal project in West Texas aims to prove the technology can make a difference. 020