Technology20 May 2026SEO 881 min read

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

Microsoft is purchasing 650,000 metric tons of carbon removal credits from startup BioCirc, the company said today. As carbon removal deals go, it’s not a big…

Microsoft is purchasing 650,000 metric tons of carbon removal credits from startup BioCirc, the company said today. As carbon removal deals go, it’s not a big buy. But this one is notable because last month, two reports said the tech giant was pausing its carbon removal deals. BioCirc confirmed for TechCrunch that the purchase agreement was signed in May, weeks after Microsoft reportedly paused new deals. For the carbon removal industry — and the startups that depend on it — there’s a big…

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