Biden signs Inflation Reduction Act: Its climate promise relies heavily on carbon capture, meaning thousands of miles of pipeline

One estimate suggests at least a sixth of all emissions cuts expected from the Inflation Reduction Act would come from carbon capture.

Wil Burns, Professor of Research in Environmental Policy, American University School of International Service • conversation
Aug. 12, 2022 • ~7 min

Congress passes Inflation Reduction Act: Its climate promise relies heavily on carbon capture, meaning thousands of miles of pipeline

One estimate suggests at least a sixth of all emissions cuts expected from the Inflation Reduction Act would come from carbon capture.

Wil Burns, Professor of Research in Environmental Policy, American University School of International Service • conversation
Aug. 12, 2022 • ~7 min

Congress passes sweeping climate bill: Its projected emissions cuts rely heavily on carbon capture, meaning thousands of miles of pipeline

One estimate suggests at least a sixth of all emissions cuts expected from the Inflation Reduction Act would come from carbon capture.

Wil Burns, Professor of Research in Environmental Policy, American University School of International Service • conversation
Aug. 12, 2022 • ~7 min

The climate bill's projected emissions cuts rely heavily on carbon capture – it would mean thousands of miles of pipeline

One estimate suggests at least a sixth of all emissions cuts expected from the Inflation Reduction Act would come from carbon capture.

Wil Burns, Professor of Research in Environmental Policy, American University School of International Service • conversation
Aug. 12, 2022 • ~7 min

Congo peat swamps store three years of global carbon emissions – imminent oil drilling could release it

Peat is partially decomposed plant matter that has accumulated over thousands of years.

Simon Lewis, Professor of Global Change Science at University of Leeds and, UCL • conversation
July 21, 2022 • ~9 min

If plastic comes from oil and gas, which come originally from plants, why isn’t it biodegradable?

Plastic is made from oil and natural gas, which started out as fossilized plant and animal material. But buried deep underground for millions of years, those materials changed in important ways.

Yael Vodovotz, Professor of Food Science & Technology, The Ohio State University • conversation
May 30, 2022 • ~5 min

Who really owns the oil industry’s future stranded assets? If you own investment funds or expect a pension, it might be you

A study found $1.4 trillion in oil and gas industry assets would be at risk if governments follow through on their pledges to deal with climate change.

Philip Holden, Senior Lecturer in Earth System Science, The Open University • conversation
May 26, 2022 • ~8 min

Europe is determined to cut fossil fuel ties with Russia, even though getting Hungary on board won't be easy

Former Soviet bloc nations have reason to worry about an embargo on Russian oil, but Europeans are finally recognizing the true costs of their longstanding energy dependence on Russia.

Margarita Balmaceda, Professor of Diplomacy and International Relations, Seton Hall University • conversation
May 20, 2022 • ~8 min

How treaties protecting fossil fuel investors could jeopardize global efforts to save the climate – and cost countries billions

A new study adds up the potential legal and financial risk countries could face from hundreds of agreements, like those under the Energy Charter Treaty.

Kyla Tienhaara, Canada Research Chair in Economy and Environment, Queen's University, Ontario • conversation
May 5, 2022 • ~9 min

Phasing out oil can offer a better life for many

An EU ban on Russian oil imports should encourage countries to burn less of it.

Jack Marley, Environment + Energy Editor, UK edition • conversation
May 5, 2022 • ~7 min

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