China released its 15th Five-Year Plan this week. The headline number: a 17% reduction in carbon intensity (CO₂ per unit of GDP) from 2026 to 2030, with a 3.8% cut targeted for this year alone. Sounds ambitious. It’s not. The Math Problem Carbon intensity drops even if absolute emissions rise — you just need your economy to grow faster than your emissions. And that’s exactly what analysts expect to happen. ...
The European Commission dropped a big policy package yesterday: the Industrial Accelerator Act (IAA), a regulation aimed at rebuilding European industrial capacity while decarbonizing strategic sectors. The headlines focus on “Made in EU” procurement quotas (25% for low-carbon steel and aluminum, 5% for concrete). But buried in the details are signals that matter for the CDR industry — both positive and concerning. What’s in It for Carbon Removal? The IAA creates a framework for: ...
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