Stanford University
For The Woods Institute Analysis On Carbon Dioxide Removal In California
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Amount$250,000
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Program
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Date Awarded9/6/2019
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Term12 Months
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Type of SupportGeneral Support/Program
Overview
This grant will support research into the barriers to carbon dioxide removal (CDR) in California and potential policy and stakeholder responses to overcome these barriers. The focus will be on industrial carbon capture, natural sequestration and policy support for direct air capture, and on a review of existing policies around carbon mitigation to look for ways to support CDR. The Woods Institute team will also engage with environmental justice advocates, industry, agriculture, and organized labor to develop CDR governance protocols for California.
About the Grantee
Grantee Website
siepr.stanford.edu
Address
366 Galvez Street, Stanford, CA, 94305, United States
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