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Mining Waste Now Removes CO2 and Helps Farmers Grow Crops
Planet WinsFeb 27

Mining Waste Now Removes CO2 and Helps Farmers Grow Crops

A mining company is turning slag waste into a climate solution that pulls carbon from the air while making crops grow better. The breakthrough could transform how industries handle waste and fight climate change at the same time.

Google News - Climate Solution3 min read
LEGO Invests $8M More in Carbon Removal Technologies
InnovationFeb 26

LEGO Invests $8M More in Carbon Removal Technologies

The LEGO Group just doubled down on fighting climate change, adding $8 million to its carbon removal program and bringing total investment to over $54 million. The toy maker is testing cutting-edge technologies while supporting forests and communities from Mexico to the ocean floor.

Google News - Emissions Reduction2 min read
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Planet WinsFeb 25

Farmers Remove 2M Tons of Carbon Using Regenerative Methods

American farmers across 28 states have successfully removed over 2 million metric tons of carbon from the atmosphere by changing how they work their soil. The achievement proves agricultural climate solutions can scale while helping farmers earn millions and improve their land.

Google News - Climate Solution3 min read
UK's Octopus Invests $1B in California Clean Energy Tech
Planet WinsFeb 23

UK's Octopus Invests $1B in California Clean Energy Tech

British energy giant Octopus just committed nearly $1 billion to California's clean energy sector, backing carbon removal, heat batteries, and solar storage. It's one of the biggest transatlantic clean tech deals on record.

Google: clean energy investment3 min read
Fashion Giant Tapestry Buys Carbon Removal in 10-Year Deal
Planet WinsFeb 18

Fashion Giant Tapestry Buys Carbon Removal in 10-Year Deal

Tapestry, the company behind Coach and kate spade, just became the first North American fashion retailer to invest in a decade-long carbon removal partnership. The deal brings five cutting-edge climate solutions to an industry racing toward sustainability.

Google News - Climate Solution2 min read
UK Energy Firm Invests $1B in California Clean Tech
Planet WinsFeb 18

UK Energy Firm Invests $1B in California Clean Tech

A British energy company just committed $1 billion to California's clean energy revolution, backing projects from solar farms to heat batteries. The investment will create jobs, accelerate innovation, and help power thousands of homes with renewable energy.

Google: clean energy investment2 min read
UK Energy Giant Invests $1B in California Clean Tech
Planet WinsFeb 18

UK Energy Giant Invests $1B in California Clean Tech

A British renewable energy company is pouring nearly $1 billion into California's clean technology sector, backing everything from carbon removal startups to industrial heat batteries. The investment marks one of the largest foreign bets on American clean energy innovation.

Google News - Clean Energy2 min read
Octopus Energy Invests $1B in California Clean Tech
Planet WinsFeb 17

Octopus Energy Invests $1B in California Clean Tech

A UK renewable energy company is pouring $1 billion into California's clean energy future, backing everything from carbon-capturing forests to heat batteries that replace fossil fuel boilers. The deal marks California's biggest international clean energy partnership this year.

Google News - Clean Energy2 min read
Solar Power Makes Removing CO2 From Air Cheaper Than Biomass
Planet WinsFeb 11

Solar Power Makes Removing CO2 From Air Cheaper Than Biomass

Scientists found that solar panels can power carbon removal machines more efficiently than growing energy crops. This breakthrough could help reverse climate change while using less land.

PV Magazine3 min read
Tech Giants Back Carbon Removal Merger to Scale Climate Fix
Planet WinsFeb 7

Tech Giants Back Carbon Removal Merger to Scale Climate Fix

Two companies fighting climate change by spreading rock dust on farms are joining forces to tackle bigger projects. The merger signals growing confidence that this natural solution can remove carbon at scale.

TechCrunch2 min read
India Startup Cuts Carbon Removal Costs by 50%
Planet WinsFeb 4

India Startup Cuts Carbon Removal Costs by 50%

An India-based climate tech company just raised $20 million to make fighting climate change affordable for businesses worldwide. Varaha works with 175,000 farmers across Asia and Africa to remove carbon dioxide at half the cost of Western competitors.

TechCrunch2 min read
Montana Buries 10M Pounds of Fire-Killed Trees to Fight Climate
SolutionsFeb 3

Montana Buries 10M Pounds of Fire-Killed Trees to Fight Climate

A Montana company just turned wildfire debris into a climate solution by burying 10 million pounds of dead trees underground and selling the carbon credits to fund forest restoration. The pioneering project proves that fire-ravaged landscapes can become both carbon vaults and renewed ecosystems.

Google News - Reforestation3 min read
Company Buries 10M Lbs of Burned Trees to Fight Climate
SolutionsJan 31

Company Buries 10M Lbs of Burned Trees to Fight Climate

A Montana company just turned wildfire destruction into climate hope by burying 10 million pounds of dead trees underground instead of letting them burn and release CO2. The project sold its first carbon credits and will use the money to replant forests destroyed by the 2021 Poverty Flats Fire.

Google News - Reforestation2 min read
Startup Raises $20M to Remove Carbon Using Ocean Phytoplankton
SolutionsJan 27

Startup Raises $20M to Remove Carbon Using Ocean Phytoplankton

A marine technology company just secured $20 million to scale a breakthrough method that uses tiny ocean plants to capture carbon dioxide and store it deep underwater. Gigablue's approach works with nature to tackle climate change while improving ocean health.

Google News - Climate Solution2 min read
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Planet WinsJan 27

Brazil Invests $190M to Restore Amazon Rainforest

Brazil is putting $190 million into funds dedicated to planting trees and restoring forests across the Amazon and other vital ecosystems. The investment marks a major commitment to reversing deforestation through carbon removal projects.

Google News - Reforestation2 min read
Yale Scientist: Open Data Key to Climate Solution Success
SolutionsJan 27

Yale Scientist: Open Data Key to Climate Solution Success

A Yale professor says sharing information openly could speed up carbon removal technology and help fight climate change faster. The approach could turn competing companies into collaborative problem-solvers.

Phys.org2 min read
Scientists Unite on 10 Climate Insights That Guide Solutions
Planet WinsJan 22

Scientists Unite on 10 Climate Insights That Guide Solutions

An international team of scientists just released their annual snapshot of the most important climate discoveries, turning thousands of complex studies into clear action points. The collaboration shows how global cooperation is accelerating our understanding and response to environmental challenges.

Carbon Brief2 min read
Scientists Say Carbon Removal Can Restore Climate
Planet WinsJan 20

Scientists Say Carbon Removal Can Restore Climate

Climate scientists are pushing beyond just cutting emissions to a more hopeful goal: actually removing carbon from the air to cool the planet. The shift represents growing confidence that we can reverse warming, not just slow it.

Nature News2 min read