Institute for Carbon Removal Law and Policy Fall 2019 Newsletter

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Fall Newsletter

The Institute for Carbon Removal Law and Policy (ICRLP) at American University in Washington, DC is committed to the assessment and promotion of sustainable carbon removal technologies and practices. This occasional newsletter outlines some of our recent highlights and upcoming work.

All resources can be accessed via our website: www.carbonremoval.info

How to Talk About Carbon Removal: Report in Preparation

This forthcoming report will detail what will be needed for more robust society-wide consideration of carbon removal. In September, ICRLP hosted two events to solicit critical feedback. The Consortium for Science, Policy and Outcomes at Arizona State University co-hosted the first event with us (see video here) and the second meeting was convened in Boston (see meeting report here). The "How to Talk About Carbon Removal" report, being prepared by communications scholar Matthew Nisbet, is due out later in the Fall.

Download our prior report, "Why Talk About Carbon Removal?" here!

Latest Webinar

Institute Co-Director Simon Nicholson moderated a discussion concerning the fires burning in the Brazilian Amazon. In this session, Matthew Taylor of American University, Jason Funk of the Land Use & Climate Knowledge Initiative, and Angelica Almeyda of University of Florida discussed the causes of the fires, what they mean for the climate, and implications for global forest protection.

Plain English Abstracts

We are excited to introduce a new resource for those looking to learn more about carbon removal! In an effort to make the latest literature on carbon removal accessible and understandable to diverse audiences, we are inviting authors of academic papers to translate their findings into "Plain English Abstracts." Check out the first entries in this new series here.

Please email cdrabstracts@american.edu if you have recently published an academic paper and would like to submit an abstract.

Carbon Removal Resources

Access our new blog here! We are searching for short, timely posts on all aspects of carbon removal. Please email annelise@ceassessment.org if you would like to contribute.

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Team Spotlight

New Program Coordinator
Annelise Straw
The Institute is thrilled to welcome Annelise as Project Coordinator for the Institute for Carbon Removal Law & Policy. She oversees all research and engagement programs and manages daily operations. Annelise holds a BA in International Studies from American University’s School of International Service. She is currently pursuing her MA in American University’s Global Environmental Policy program.