RMI's New Frontiers Report for CDR looks at where carbon dioxide removal technology could get faster and cheaper. It covers 14 CDR approaches, from biogenic and geochemical to synthetic methods, with timelines, five-year deployment outlooks, cost drivers per ton, and priority breakthrough areas. The report is aimed at innovators, funders, developers, and policymakers deciding where to put research and deployment money. Instead of focusing on policy or market design, the report targets technological and process innovation that can cut costs and expand scale. It highlights cross-cutting tools like automation, remote sensing, advanced materials, and synthetic biology. RMI also proposes follow-up Rapid Development Plans for the most promising breakthroughs and is looking for funding to run that work. Useful for anyone tracking CDR project pipelines, cost trends, or the gap between current deployment and IPCC-level removal needs.
