Microsoft’s carbon removal plans aren’t dead after all

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Claim Microsoft’s carbon removal plans aren’t dead after all
AI inference Neutral · 50%
Generated 2026-05-20 20:30

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Microsoft is responsible for over 90% of the carbon removal market, and reports suggested the company was pausing purchases entirely. This new deal should help assuage the fears of CDR startups.

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Original article published by TechCrunch on May 20, 2026. Analysis and insights provided by AnalystMarkets AI.

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