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This policy brief by RMI argues that Texas is uniquely positioned to lead the global carbon management economy due to its existing industrial infrastructure, geological assets, and a skilled workforce. The document highlights how recent federal policy changes, specifically the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), have enhanced the financial viability of carbon capture and utilization projects through modifications to the 45Q tax credit.

This executive summary from the Center for International Environmental Law details how the lifecycle of plastic—from fossil fuel extraction to waste management—contributes significantly to greenhouse gas emissions, threatening the global goal of limiting temperature rise to 1.5°C.

This report by the Center for International Environmental Law examines the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions associated with the entire lifecycle of plastic, from fossil fuel extraction to waste disposal. It warns that planned expansions in the petrochemical and plastics industries threaten the global goal of limiting temperature rise to 1.5 °C, as plastic-related emissions could consume a significant portion of the remaining global carbon budget by 2050.