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Occidental Acquires Holocene; Microsoft Aims for Carbon Negativity

4/18/2025

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Occidental has acquired Holocene, a direct air capture startup, to boost its carbon removal efforts. In a groundbreaking development, Russian scientists have created a method to extract hydrogen from natural gas while securely trapping carbon emissions. Meanwhile, Microsoft is making strides towards carbon negativity by 2030 with a significant deal with AtmosClear, utilizing innovative technologies like BECCS.

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Occidental has acquired Holocene, a direct air capture startup, to boost its carbon removal efforts. In a groundbreaking development, Russian scientists have created a method to extract hydrogen from natural gas while securely trapping carbon emissions. Meanwhile, Microsoft is making strides towards carbon negativity by 2030 with a significant deal with AtmosClear, utilizing innovative technologies like BECCS.