OpenAir will livestream to Streamyard, Youtube and LinkedIn the Assembly Appropriations hearing, during which SB 308 (Becker) will be voted on. This is a critically important moment for the bill, as Appropriations is the final committee before the bill would be voted on in the Assembly, likely next week. If it makes it out of the Assembly, it's on to the Governor's desk. A VIEWER'S GUIDE TO APPROPRIATIONS HEARINGS: Appropriations hearings are not like other committee hearings that include testimony from proponents and opponents, and debate and questions from assemblymembers. Rather it's much quicker, where the committee chair, Assemblymember Buffy Wicks, will just run through all the bills under consideration and say if they pass through or are held back, and will detail any changes or cuts that have been made to the bill by the committee. There are over 300 bills to be read through in numerical order. SB 308 is 25 in the order. Though you never know - the order might get shuffled up, but not likely.
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We are livestreaming the California Assembly Appropriations hearing, during which #SB308 (Becker) will be voted on. This is a critically important moment for this landmark carbon removal legislation, as Appropriations is the final committee before the bill would be voted on in the Assembly, likely next week. If it makes it out of the Assembly, it's on to the Governor's desk. https://lnkd.in/duZxGdg4 A VIEWER'S GUIDE TO APPROPRIATIONS HEARINGS: There are over 300 bills to be read through in numerical order. SB 308 is 25 in the order. Though you never know - the order might get shuffled up, but not likely. Appropriations hearings are not like other committee hearings that include testimony from proponents and opponents, and debate and questions from assemblymembers. Rather it's much quicker, where the committee chair, Assemblymember Buffy Wicks, will just run through all the bills under consideration and say if they pass through or are held back, and will detail any changes or cuts that have been made to the bill by the committee.
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OpenAir is back to present This Is CDR, an online event series that explores the wide range of carbon dioxide removal (CDR) solutions currently being researched, developed, and deployed, and the innovators making them a reality This week host hosted by Megha Raghavan welcomes Anu Khan of the Carbon Removal Standards Initiative (CSI).
This Is CDR: The Carbon Removal Standards Initiative with Anu Khan
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Epiphyte is a miniature, stand-alone, open source direct air capture machine that removes CO2 from the air, designed by OpenAir volunteers. Join us for our weekly zoom in which our members troubleshoot, tinker and plan improvements to the design. All are welcome!
Epiphyte Weekly Stream: Open Source Direct Air Capture
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This IS CDR is back! Please join us on August 20 to hear from Anu Khan of the Carbon Removal Standards Initiative. https://lu.ma/mkzsiuhh
This Is CDR is back! OpenAir is excited to present This Is CDR, an online event series that explores the wide range of carbon dioxide removal (CDR) solutions currently being researched, developed, and deployed, and discusses them in the context of policies OpenAir seeks to formulate and advance at every level of government in the U.S., as well as in national and subnational jurisdictions globally. This week we are pleased to welcome Anu Khan of the Carbon Removal Standards Initiative. In the fall of 2022, Carbon180 published its guide to high accountability MRV, CDR industry stakeholders met in San Francisco to discuss the state of standardization, and scientists convened in Rhode Island to consider the technical and social underpinnings of MRV in open systems like the ocean. Since then, interest in MRV has exploded, with events, panels and workshops all over the world. And Anu Khan (former Deputy Director of Science & Innovation at Carbon180) has been going around to those events asking: What are standards? Where do standards come from? And whose job is this anyway? 18 months of research on the carbon removal ecosystem, extensive industry interviews, and case studies from other emerging industries has led to the launch of the Carbon Removal Standards Initiative (CRSI). CRSI is a new nonprofit initiative focused on bringing rigor and accountability to the CDR sector through the uniquely powerful mechanism of regulatory standards. In today's episode of This Is CDR, Anu explains what CRSI does, why they focus on policy, and how they work with partners across the CDR ecosystem. Anu founded CRSI in early 2024 while an Entrepreneur in Residence at Carbon180. She previously led the Science & Innovation team at Carbon180. Prior to Carbon180, Anu worked in climate philanthropy at Founders Pledge. Her academic background is in electrochemistry and materials science.
This Is CDR: The Carbon Removal Standards Initiative with Anu Khan
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Next week California's game-changing carbon removal legislation, SB 308, moves into its final chapter, when it heads to Appropriations. Let's get this done! CDR is essential for California to reach its 2045 net zero target. #SB308CDR
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Want to work with us removing CO2 from the atmosphere? We are #hiring! Reach out if you wish to learn more or know anyone that might be a fit!
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🚨 #CALIFORNIANS: JOIN US IN SACRAMENTO AUGUST 14TH OUR FOR CARBON REMOVAL LOBBYING DAY. 🚨 https://lu.ma/4v9bbyc5 California's #SB308, the world's most significant carbon removal demand #CDR support legislation ever, is less than two weeks away from critical votes in the State Assembly, which will determine if it becomes law this summer. Our campaign is ramping up engagement with legislators for this final stretch, and that includes making the trip to Sacramento next week to meet directly with assemblymembers and their staff. To make this trip a success we need PEOPLE. If you can join, please click on the RSVP and sign up today. Here are a few things you need to know about the Lobbying Day: 1. Throughout the day our group will be visiting with assemblymembers at their Capitol offices for short 20 minute meetings to make our case for SB308! 2. We are arranging car pooling and rides for folks who need it from the Bay Area and other parts of the state. 2. Don't worry if you've never done this before! You will get the training and support you need, and will be joined by experienced advocates. Thank you! Chris
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The OpenAir Collective has launched CDRai (beta), the world’s first large language model (LLM) platform dedicated to carbon dioxide removal knowledge-building. This tool is designed to enhance science-based understanding of carbon dioxide removal (CDR) and is free for everyone. At Equitable Climate Innovations Institute, we've tested it and found it invaluable for the CDR and climate community. Whether you're a policymaker, journalist, civil society organization, or climate enthusiast, CDRai offers detailed yet accessible responses. CDRai began as an idea by OpenAir member Tina Baumgartner and quickly developed with contributions from members Tank Chen, Peter Hoberg, and Christopher Neidl. We applaud OpenAir for their dedicated work and invite you to try CDRai. Help spread the word and contribute to building knowledge about this crucial climate challenge! 🌍💡 #CDRai #OpenAir #CarbonDioxideRemoval #ClimateAction #Innovation #Sustainability #ECIi
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