CO2 News: Top Headlines You Shouldn’t Miss
Carbon emissions remain a hot topic and the world is responding. In this roundup of key CO ₂ news, we spotlight what’s happening right now to curb emissions and push for a cleaner future. CO ₂ News Roundup: Shifts, Stats, and Solutions 1. America Just Crossed 1 Gigaton of CO ₂ Stored Underground In a landmark moment, the US has officially stored over 1 billion tons of CO ₂ underground. This milestone highlights how carbon capture and storage (CCS) is no longer experimental; it’s becoming a real part of the climate action toolkit. Carolyn Seto, S&P’s director of energy transition, noted, “This volume represents a material impact in reducing emissions from these hard-to‑abate-sources,” reinforcing the importance of CCS alongside renewables. 2. Microsoft Buys Record Amount of Carbon Removal Credits Tech giant Microsoft just signed one of the biggest carbon removal deals to date, purchasing credits that will offset 2.76 million tons of CO ₂ . It’s part of their bigger goal to beco...