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Carbon Direct report finds power grid delays threaten data center growth in PJM, ERCOT

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May 20, 2026

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MIT researchers explore energy-efficient alternative to carbon capture

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June 17, 2026

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MIT researchers have identified a new electrochemical approach to carbon capture using N-heterocyclic imine-based sorbents. The technology could reduce the energy demands of carbon capture systems while improving scalability and flexibility, offering a potential pathway toward more efficient carbon dioxide removal and utilization.

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Aarhus University researchers have developed a method to convert discarded nitrile rubber gloves into a reusable material that captures carbon dioxide from flue gas, offering a potential solution for both waste management and industrial emissions.

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A new Nature Sustainability study from UConn researcher Mojtaba Fakhraee argues that restoring blue carbon ecosystems alongside coral reefs can improve carbon sequestration, boost reef recovery and strengthen coastal resilience. The study proposes a framework for pairing the ecosystems and suggests carbon‑credit funding could help scale restoration projects amid declining federal support.

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Mercer Peace River Pulp and Svante have begun operating a CO₂ capture demonstration unit at a pulp mill in northern Alberta to evaluate solid sorbent carbon capture technology on biogenic emissions. The six-month pilot is intended to inform future engineering decisions and potential commercial-scale deployment in the pulp and paper industry.

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Avnos has secured up to $17 million in project financing from Shell US Gas and Power, LLC and Mitsubishi Corporation (Americas) to build its flagship HDAC™ facility, Project Cedar. The facility, coming online by the end of 2026, uses a water-positive, hybrid direct air capture design that eliminates external heat and water needs.

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