'Squandering its competitive edge': Could the US hand carbon removal market leadership to Europe?

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New study suggests Trump administration's attacks on climate policy are jeopardising its leadership position in the emerging carbon removals market - and creating an opportunity for the UK

The Trump administration's recent dismantling of climate departments and initiatives could undermine the fledgling US carbon dioxide removal (CDR) industry, presenting the UK and Europe with an opportunity...

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