New Report on Liability Considerations for Marine Carbon Dioxide Removal in the U.S.

The Sabin Center published a report detailing legal liability considerations for marine carbon dioxide removal (mCDR) in U.S. ocean waters. The study highlights potential federal laws that impose requirements on mCDR projects, such as the Clean Water Act and the Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act. It also explores overlapping liabilities that project proponents could face under state tort laws. The report proposes that existing liability frameworks could be reformed to encourage safer testing and implementation of marine CDR techniques.