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Indian startup Varaha has partnered with Microsoft to develop 18 industrial gasification reactors that aim to remove approximately 2 million tonnes of CO2 over 15 years. Utilizing cotton stalks from Maharashtra's smallholder farms, the project will convert biomass into biochar, supporting regenerative agriculture and enhancing soil health. The reactors are expected to be operational by Q3 2026, with an initial goal of removing over 100,000 tonnes of CO2 within three years.