CARBON REMOVAL WEEKLY SUMMARY (25 NOVEMBER - 01 DECEMBER 2024)—WEEK#48
Links to recent scientific papers, web posts, upcoming events, job opportunities, podcasts, and event recordings, etc. on Carbon Dioxide Removal Technology.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Commercial News
2. Research Papers
3. Web Posts
4. Thesis
5. Reports
6. Upcoming Events
7. Job Opportunities
8. Podcasts
9. YouTube Videos
10. LinkedIn Event Recording
11. Deadlines
Note: Click on the headings listed in the table of contents above to easily navigate to the sections you're interested in.
COMMERCIAL NEWS
Proveye signed a €900k contract with European Space Agency to advance remote MRV of nature-based solutions for carbon removal in the world’s grasslands (NovalUCD)
The Canadian government announced funding for two CDR companies, awarding CAD 5 million to Carbon Engineering and CAD 1.8 million to Arca (Government of Canada)
CCrete Technologies received $10.4M in grants from California Energy Commission and U.S. Department of Energy to scale Up its CO2-free concrete products (PR Newswire)
Svante secured CAD 15 million in funding from InBC Investment Corp to advance its technology capable of capturing 10 million tonnes of CO2 annually (Svante Solution)
AXA Switzerland announced the purchase of 1,950 tonnes of CDR from Inplanet and 1,800 tonnes of CDR from Neustark respectively (Neustark)
Charm Industrial partnered with software company Manufacturo to accelerate the scaling of its operations (PR Newswire)
The UK government has issued a £80,000 tender looking for companies able to supply a forecast of the future price and supply of technology-based CDR credits (Quantum Commodity Intelligence)
Kapture announced the successful completion of CO2 sequestration trials in concrete, a major milestone in its mission to reduce emissions from diesel and concrete production (Carbon Herald)
RESEARCH PAPERS
Future land carbon removals in China consistent with national inventory
He, Y., Piao, S., Ciais, P., Xu, H., & Gasser, T. (2024). Future land carbon removals in China consistent with national inventory. Nature Communications, 15(1), 10426.
Synopsis: China’s carbon neutrality goal by 2060 heavily depends on the Land Use, Land-Use Change, and Forestry (LULUCF) sector. Using historical data and forestation targets, this study estimates a carbon sink of −0.24 ± 0.03 Gt C yr⁻¹ from 1994–2018, aligning with national inventories. If targets are extended, this could increase to −0.35 ± 0.04 Gt C yr⁻¹ by 2060, offsetting 43 ± 4% of residual CO₂ emissions. However, reduced forestation would weaken its impact, stressing the need for emission cuts in other sectors to meet climate goals.
Putting the genie back in the bottle: Decarbonizing petroleum with direct air capture and enhanced oil recovery
Singh, J., Singh, U., Garcia, G. R., Vishal, V., & Anex, R. (2024). Putting the genie back in the bottle: Decarbonizing petroleum with direct air capture and enhanced oil recovery. International Journal of Greenhouse Gas Control, 139, 104281.
Synopsis: This study reports the cradle-to-wheel life cycle greenhouse gas emissions resulting from enhanced oil recovery (EOR) using CO2 sourced from direct air capture. A Monte Carlo simulation model representing variability in technology, location, and supply chain is used to model the possible range of carbon intensities (CI) of oil produced through DAC-EOR. Crude oil produced through DAC-EOR is expected to have a CI of 449 tCO2/mbbl. With 95% confidence, the CI is between 345 tCO2/mbbl to 553 tCO2/mbbl. Producing net-zero GHG emission oil through DAC-EOR is thus highly improbable. An example case of DAC-EOR in the U.S. Permian Basin shows that only in the unlikely instance of the most storage efficient sites using 100% renewable energy does DAC-EOR result in “carbon-negative” oil production.
Missing the input: The underrepresentation of plant physiology in global soil carbon research
Raza, S., Cooper, H. V., Girkin, N. T., Kent, M. S., Bennett, M. J., Mooney, S. J., & Colombi, T. (2024). Missing the input: The underrepresentation of plant physiology in global soil carbon research. EGUsphere, 2024, 1-8.
Synopsis: Plant processes like photosynthesis, growth, and root exudation are critical for soil organic carbon (SOC) dynamics but are largely overlooked. A bibliometric analysis of ~50,000 studies revealed that less than 10% addressed plant physiological processes, and over 90% ignored them in research linking SOC to climate change or land management. This gap limits understanding of soil carbon sequestration. Interdisciplinary research integrating plant science is essential for effective SOC management and policy development.
Media frame development of direct air capture 2011–2023: A comparative analysis of Europe and North America
Upham, P. J., & Ibrahimović, E. (2024). Media Frame Development of Direct Air Capture 2011-2023: A Comparative Analysis of Europe and North America. Iscience.
Synopsis: Media framing of direct air capture in North America and Europe (2011–2023) reveals key differences. European press is more critical, often portraying DAC as costly, while North American articles focus on insufficient government funding. Both regions acknowledge DAC's economic and employment potential. Human interest, morality, and conflict frames are rare but could shape future public opinion. This exploratory study highlights regional disparities and the role of media in influencing perceptions of DAC.
Sensitivity of the Southern Ocean CO2 sink to a rapid increase and subsequent decrease of atmospheric CO2
Mongwe, P., Tjiputra, J. F., Goris, N., Santana-Falcón, Y., Noh, K. M., & Ito, T. (2024). Sensitivity of the Southern Ocean CO2 sink to a rapid increase and subsequent decrease of atmospheric CO2. Authorea Preprints.
Synopsis: The Southern Ocean carbon sink's response to CO2 changes is uncertain. Using six models, this study shows CO2 uptake north of the Polar Front peaks within 30–50 years, then declines due to warming-induced stratification. South of the Polar Front, uptake persists for 140 years, aided by sea-ice loss and reduced seasonal outgassing. CO2 removal turns the ocean into a CO2 source for 50+ years. Accurate modeling of seasonal CO2 dynamics is crucial for predicting the Southern Ocean's future carbon sink.
Global and National CO2 Uptake by Cement Carbonation from 1928 to 2024
Niu, L., Wu, S., Andrew, R. M., Shao, Z., Wang, J., & Xi, F. (2024). Global and National CO 2 Uptake by Cement Carbonation from 1928 to 2024. Earth System Science Data Discussions, 2024, 1-23.
Synopsis: Cement materials absorb CO2 through carbonation, offsetting emissions from cement production. From 1928 to 2023, global cement CO2 uptake rose from 7.74 Mt yr⁻¹ to 0.84 Gt yr⁻¹, totaling 21.26 Gt CO2, offsetting 46% of historical cement emissions. Emerging economies like China and India now dominate uptake, contributing 38.0% and 9.1% in the last decade. Countries with high cement imports, like Australia and Japan, have achieved net-zero emissions when considering carbonation. This study offers a detailed global and national analysis of cement carbonation sinks.
Maximizing biochar climate change mitigation impact through optimized logistic
Lefebvre, D., Heitz, M., Edgar, J., Bi, X., Meersmans, J., & Cornelis, J. T. (2024). Maximizing biochar climate change mitigation impact through optimized logistic.
Synopsis: Carbon dioxide removal practices depend on feedstock availability and efficiency relative to greenhouse gas emissions. This study on biochar from forestry residues in British Columbia shows that optimizing application areas and transport routes can double mitigation potential compared to random selection. Spatially explicit modeling and transport optimization should be standard for new CDR projects to maximize climate benefits and enhance climate change mitigation efficiency.
Inefficient transfer of diatoms through the subpolar Southern Ocean twilight zone
Williams, J. R., Giering, S. L. C., Baker, C. A., Pabortsava, K., Briggs, N., East, H., ... & Martin, A. P. (2024). Inefficient transfer of diatoms through the subpolar Southern Ocean twilight zone. Nature Geoscience, 1-6.
Synopsis: The Southern Ocean, crucial for global nutrient cycles and CO₂ regulation, relies on the biological carbon pump, with diatoms thought to drive carbon storage via their opal skeletons. However, new flux measurements in this study reveal that in the subpolar twilight zone, diatoms are inefficient carbon vectors. Opal remains near the surface due to buoyancy regulation and grazer repackaging, undermining their ballast effect. These findings suggest climate-driven shifts in phytoplankton may impact carbon sequestration less than expected.
Reforestation of tropical rainforests as a negative emissions technology in Malaysia: An environmental and economic sustainability assessment
Saharudin, D. M., Jeswani, H. K., & Azapagic, A. (2024). Reforestation of tropical rainforests as a negative emissions technology in Malaysia: An environmental and economic sustainability assessment. Journal of Environmental Management, 371, 123250.
Synopsis: Forest carbon sequestration offers a cost-effective climate mitigation solution, particularly in tropical rainforests. This study assesses the environmental and economic sustainability of reforestation in Malaysia with four tree species: keruing, meranti, rubber, and kapok. Over 60 years, all species achieve net-negative GHG emissions (−558 to −808 kg CO2 eq./t CO2), with kapok showing the highest sequestration. Reforestation could offset up to 33% of agricultural emissions while generating significant economic benefits, highlighting its dual climate and economic potential.
Marine carbon dioxide removal may be a future climate solution
Ho, D. T., & Bopp, L. (2024). Marine carbon dioxide removal may be a future climate solution. Dialogues on Climate Change, 29768659241293223.
Synopsis: This study highlights that ocean absorbs 25% of anthropogenic CO2 and over 90% of excess heat, mitigating climate change but causing acidification and ecosystem disruption. Marine carbon dioxide removal (mCDR) techniques, including blue carbon conservation and ocean alkalinity enhancement, offer higher sequestration potential and longer-term storage. However, challenges remain in monitoring and verification. mCDR could be crucial for removing residual CO2 emissions, requiring further research to assess effectiveness, impacts, and social acceptance.
Enhancing Soil Carbon Sequestration in the Global South: The Roles of Microbes and Biological Matter
Olawepo, G. K., Kolawole, O. S., & Isah, J. O. (2024). Enhancing Soil Carbon Sequestration in the Global South: The Roles of Microbes and Biological Matter. In Sustainable Soil Systems in Global South (pp. 395-425). Singapore: Springer Nature Singapore.
Synopsis: Soil carbon sequestration is crucial for climate change mitigation and sustainable agriculture in the Global South, where most of the world's population lives. This chapter explores the role of microbes and biological matter in enhancing soil carbon storage. It highlights microbial processes in carbon cycling and organic matter decomposition, as well as the importance of crop residues, cover crops, and sustainable practices like composting and biochar. The chapter stresses the need for integrated, sustainable solutions to boost soil carbon sequestration and food security.
Planetary Technologies' Groundbreaking Marine Carbon Dioxide Removal (mCDR) Project in Halifax, and the Emergence of Halifax as a Global mCDR Hub
Burt, W., Rackley, S., Izett, R., Vallis, J., Sadoon, O., Rau, G., ... & Cross, T. (2024, September). Planetary Technologies' Groundbreaking Marine Carbon Dioxide Removal (mCDR) Project in Halifax, and the Emergence of Halifax as a Global mCDR Hub. In OCEANS 2024-Halifax (pp. 1-6). IEEE.
Synopsis: Ocean Alkalinity Enhancement is a promising marine carbon dioxide removal technique that offers permanent CO2 storage and scalability. This study outlines the science behind OAE and highlights advancements at the world-first OAE field trial in Halifax, Nova Scotia, operated by Planetary Technologies. The project involves complex interdisciplinary work, including site development, alkaline material addition, regulatory compliance, community engagement, and oceanographic sensing, aiming to generate high-quality carbon credits.
Representation of the terrestrial carbon cycle in CMIP6
Gier, B. K., Schlund, M., Friedlingstein, P., Jones, C. D., Jones, C., Zaehle, S., & Eyring, V. (2024). Representation of the terrestrial carbon cycle in CMIP6. Biogeosciences, 21(22), 5321-5360.
Synopsis: This study evaluates improvements in the representation of the land carbon cycle in Earth system models (ESMs) from the CMIP6 compared to CMIP5, focusing on the inclusion of interactive nitrogen cycles, photosynthesis, and soil hydrology. Models with interactive nitrogen cycles resolved overestimations in photosynthesis seen in CMIP5, but challenges remain in simulating leaf area index and carbon stocks. While CMIP6 shows slight improvements, further advancements are needed, especially in simulating LAI and net biome productivity (NBP). Emission-driven simulations are recommended for future models.
Land-use competition in 1.5°C climate stabilization: is there enough land for all potential needs?
Gurgel, A., Morris, J., Haigh, M., Robertson, A. D., Van Der Ploeg, R., & Paltsev, S. (2024). Land-use competition in 1.5° C climate stabilization: is there enough land for all potential needs?. Frontiers in Environmental Science, 12, 1393327.
Synopsis: This study uses the MIT Integrated Global System (IGSM) framework to analyze land-use competition in a 1.5°C climate stabilization scenario. It finds that with effective policies and radical changes in current practices, global land can support increased food production, bioenergy, and carbon sequestration. The analysis suggests that 2.5–3.5 billion hectares could be used for nature-based solutions (NBS) and carbon sinks, while 0.4–0.6 billion hectares support energy production, highlighting the need for efficient land use and long-term policy commitments.
Carbon capture potential and environmental impact of concrete weathering in soil
Hopkins, B. M., Lal, R., Lyons, W. B., & Welch, S. A. (2024). Carbon capture potential and environmental impact of concrete weathering in soil. Science of The Total Environment, 957, 177692.
Synopsis: This study evaluates the environmental impacts and carbon capture potential of concrete used in enhanced weathering in soil. Four treatments were tested: 100% soil, 90% soil with 10% fine or coarse concrete fragments, and 100% concrete. Results show that the fine concrete treatment (S + Cfine) significantly increased soil pH and bicarbonate concentrations, suggesting CO2 capture through soil-concrete interactions. Leachate analysis revealed higher NO3− concentrations and microbial community shifts, indicating potential environmental trade-offs.
Process safety in bioenergy with carbon capture and storage systems (BECCS)
Ogle, R. A., Dee, S. J., & Mastalski, I. Process safety in bioenergy with carbon capture and storage systems (BECCS). Process Safety Progress.
Synopsis: The U.S. aims for 100% carbon-free electricity by 2035 and net-zero emissions by 2050, with bioenergy with carbon capture and storage (BECCS) playing a key role. BECCS involves biomass energy with CO2 capture and permanent storage. However, safety risks, such as combustible dust and toxic gases, must be controlled. This paper outlines process safety strategies and demonstrates how a risk-based process safety (RBPS) program can address these hazards, ensuring safe BECCS deployment across the U.S.
CO₂ sequestration and soil improvement in enhanced rock weathering: A review from an experimental perspective
Cong, L., Lu, S., Jiang, P., Zheng, T., Yu, Z., & Lü, X. (2024). CO₂ sequestration and soil improvement in enhanced rock weathering: A review from an experimental perspective. Greenhouse Gases: Science and Technology.
Synopsis: Enhanced rock weathering (ERW) is a promising negative emission technology that accelerates silicate mineral weathering to sequester CO₂ and improve soil health. While ERW enhances soil pH and provides nutrients for crops, its CO₂ sequestration potential depends on factors like soil and rock type, application rate, and particle size. High costs and environmental risks, such as heavy metal release, challenge large-scale implementation. Future research should optimize ERW practices and focus on long-term field studies to improve its efficiency and sustainability.
Research on negative carbon potential and mechanisms in the productive renewal of Roof gardens
Fang, Y. C., Zhang, Y. X., & Zhang, Y. (2024). Research on negative carbon potential and mechanisms in the productive renewal of Roof gardens. Journal of Cleaner Production, 144285.
Synopsis: China is exploring rooftop agriculture (RA) to achieve carbon neutrality by 2060. A life cycle assessment (LCA) conducted in this study revealed that RA could reduce food loss-related emissions by up to 60.98% under optimal conditions. It can lower carbon emissions by 0.407 kgCO2eq per kilogram of crop production, with each square meter of RA being equivalent to 8.44 m² of conventional land. A 1% shift to rooftop vegetable cultivation could reduce agricultural production emissions by 0.389%.
WEB POSTS
Amid global climate uncertainty, Arbonics offers corporates a path to action: high-quality, impactful carbon removal in Europe (PES)
Isometric recently certified an update to the Energy Use Accounting Module for carbon dioxide removal (Isometric)
Will Direct Air Capture Ever Cost Less Than $100 Per Ton Of CO₂? (Forbes)
Trump win forces carbon removal developers to reconsider oil (E&E News by Politico)
Trump win forces carbon removal developers to reconsider oil (New Scientist)
Carbon Capture Directly From Air May Not Be The Anti-Emissions Hero We'd Hoped (IFL Science)
Direct Air Capture and Greenhouse Gas Removal Innovation Programme: Phase 1 projects (GOV.UK)
Michigan lawmakers propose state-run carbon capture, sequestration permitting program (The Detroit News)
Meriden Carbon Secures DOE Funding For Carbon Storage In Wyoming (Carbon Herald)
How life cycle assessment methods can help decision-makers (CO2RE)
Turning biomass into char, carbon credits, and more (Businessline)
Why Canada should support carbon removal now – or lose its innovation lead (Carbon Removal Canada)
How CUR8 Assesses Carbon Removal Projects (CUR8)
Why engineered carbon removals are at odds with energy security and affordability (Chatham House)
Major Carbon Removal Push Needed to Keep 1.5°C Alive (Energy Intelligence)
Carbon removal key for new UK climate targets, govt agency says (Carbon Pulse)
A Love Letter to Humanity - Legion 44 Film Premiere (Carbon Drawdown Initiative)
THESIS
Mineral Carbonation Potential and Transition Metal Migration in Kimberlite and Ultramafic Rocks: An Integrated Study of Acid Leaching, Enhanced Rock Weathering, and Microbial CO2 Sequestration
Wang, B. (2024). Mineral Carbonation Potential and Transition Metal Migration in Kimberlite and Ultramafic Rocks: An Integrated Study of Acid Leaching, Enhanced Rock Weathering, and Microbial CO2 Sequestration.
REPORTS
How to unlock billions in carbon market demand (Patch)
What We Really Mean by “The Massive Scale” Required for CDR in Climate Goals (RMI)
Sustainable Farming Scheme: Carbon Sequestration Evidence Review Panel: summary report (Welsh Government)
Carbon Dioxide Removal (Giving Green.Earth)
Ocean Carbon Removal Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Distribution by Technology (Insight Academy)
Basics of Biochar Carbon Removal (biochar Zero)
UPCOMING EVENTS
(NEW) This Is CDR: Thalo Labs - Building-Integrated DAC for Cities with Dr. Brendan Hermalyn by OpenAir | 03 December 2024 | Online
(NEW) Carbon Removal Takeaways from COP29 & What’s Ahead for Carbon Removal in 2025 by Carbon Business Council | 03 December 2024 | Online
Carbon Removal Takeaways from COP29 by Carbon Business Council | 03 December 2024 | Online
Carbon Dioxide Removal and the Journey to Net Zero: A Call to Action for Business' by WBCSD | 03 December 2024 | Online
Industrial Energy Green Transition 2024 | 3-5 December 2024 | Tokyo
Biochar Persistence and Its Measurement in Soils by EBI | 04 December 2024 | Online
Carbon Removal Tech & CDR Markets | 05 December 2024 | Tokyo, Japan
(NEW) Voluntary Carbon Markets Forum: Completing the Carbon Pricing Framework by ISDA | 05 December 2024 | Brussels
(NEW) The new era of climate finance: A year-end review and look at what’s ahead for carbon markets by Patch | 06 December 2024 | Online
mCDR Community Gathering by Ocean Visions, [C]Worthy, Carbion to Sea Initiative and EXIOS | 10 December 2024 | Washington, DC
(NEW) Isometric's AGU x CDR Happy Hour by Isometric | 11 December 2024 | Washington, District of Columbia
Scoping Workshop: Leaky deltas: sources or sinks in the global carbon cycle? by OCB | 17-20 March 2025 | Baton Rouge, LA
Ocean Visions Biennial Summit 2025 | 25-27 March 2025 | British Columbia
Bio-Char IV Conference | May 18-23, 2025 | Santa Marta, Colombia
ERW25: Terrestrial and marine carbon dioxide removal by enhanced rock weathering by University of Antwerp | 3-5 June 2025 | Belgium
Carbon Clean-up Camp | 25 June 2025
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JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Research Fellow in Atmospheric Methane Removal by trees - School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences at University of Birmingham | United Kingdom | Closing date: 16 December 2024
"Part of the project “Testing limits to atmospheric methane removal by tree stem methanotrophs” funded by a Spark Climate Solutions, Exploratory Grant to Profs. Vincent Gauci, James McDonald and Yin Chen. The role will contribute to the understanding the factors determining how methane uptake on trees may be limited, while exploring and testing ways to reduce limitation and augment this function. In this proof of principal project, we aim to:
(i) characterise methanotroph ecology and prevalence on tropical trees in Ghana using existing and established methods (metagenomics and metatranscriptomics)
(ii) study the physiology and metabolism of methane oxidising microbiota and test the impact of nutrient addition on their activity using both metatranscriptomics on samples from tropical trees, and on existing, readily obtainable enrichment cultures, and
(iii) we will test the impact of deploying amendments that may promote methane oxidation."
Marketing & Outreach Manager at Captura | Pasadena, California, United States
"Developed and proven in Caltech’s laboratories, Captura's unique Direct Ocean Capture technology runs with just two ingredients: seawater and renewable electricity. It extracts CO2 directly from seawater to be permanently stored or reused. This amplifies the natural equilibrium between the ocean and atmosphere, drawing carbon out of the air and into the ocean to rebalance."
Project Manager at Carbon Technology Research Foundation | Oxford, England, United Kingdom
"CTRF is now seeking a Project Manager to coordinate an exciting new project within the marine Carbon Dioxide Removal (mCDR) space. This project will explore the mCDR field in conjunction with a Management Group and Steering Committee to identify priorities for further research and funding."
Senior Technical Recruiter at Brimstone | Oakland, CA
"Brimstone is an innovative industrial startup with a proprietary, efficient, and deeply decarbonized process for producing Ordinary Portland Cement. We’re now growing our all-star team of sharp, mission-driven, collaborative professionals as we continue to refine our process and move towards construction of our first production facilities."
Data Engineering Intern at Aircapture | Berkeley, CA
"At Aircapture we’re creating and scaling a circular carbon economy to solve what we believe to be our lifetime's most pressing challenge: the climate crisis. We supply commercial and industrial customers with clean CO2 captured from our atmosphere to radically improve the environment, our economy, and our lives."
Biochar Operations Lead (Engineered Carbon Removal) at Cottonguru | Adilabad, Telangana, India
"CottonGuru’s carbon removal program is estimated to sequester thousands of tons of carbon dioxide from cotton fields in and around Adilabad, Telangana, and Yavatmal, Maharashtra. Cotton stalks/residue, otherwise burnt in these areas, will be converted to biochar using the artisanal method. Biochar will be applied back into the soil to improve crop yields and resilience to climate stress."
Remote Lead Engineer/Data Scientist in Soil Carbon Management | San Antonio, TX
"In the capacity of Lead Data Scientist/Data Engineer, you will hold a pivotal role in the design, construction, and management of the data infrastructure that underpins the measurement and verification of soil carbon removal credits."
Carbon Portfolio Offering & Procurement Specialist at SouthPole | Medellin
"South Pole is an energetic, global company offering comprehensive sustainability solutions and services. With offices spanning all continents across the globe, we strive to create a sustainable society and economy that positively impacts our climate, ecosystems and developing communities. With our solutions, we inspire and enable our customers to create value from sustainability-related activities."
Farmer Community Manager | Portuguese + English | Preferred Sao Paulo at InPlanet | Brazil
"InPlanet is working with Enhanced Rock Weathering in tropical agriculture, focusing on Brazil. We do this to create a liveable planet for future generations and, specifically, to regenerate soils and ecosystems, grow nutritious food, and increase food security and sovereignty in the tropics."
Finance Operations Manager at Paebbl | Rotterdam, the Netherlands
"Paebble's mission is to permanently sequester CO2 by repurposing it into large-scale products and materials the world needs."
MMV Project Manager at Deep Sky | Calgary, Alberta, Canada
"Deep Sky is developing technology-based carbon removal projects at scale in Canada."
Entry Level Field Operations - Pyrolyzer Operator (Multiple) at Charm Industrial | Fort Lupton, Colorado, United States
"Charm Industrial's mission is to return the atmosphere to 280 ppm CO₂. We convert excess inedible biomass into carbon-rich bio-oil and inject it into underground storage for permanent carbon removal. At scale we can use bio-oil to make fossil-free iron."
Engineering Manager at Isometric | London
"Isometric is the world’s most trusted carbon registry. We issue scientifically rigorous carbon credits to help Fortune 100 companies avoid greenwashing while tackling climate change."
Operations Technician at SeaO2
"SeaO₂ works to enable the net zero emissions goal. We use our patented technology to achieve large scale carbon dioxide removal (CDR) from the ocean using an electrochemical approach."
Head of Carbon Management at CO280 | Remote / USA
"CO280 is a leading developer of large-scale carbon removal projects that will remove more than 10 megatons of carbon per year from the atmosphere."
Procurement Manager- EU at Skytree | Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands
"Skytree enables a transition to a world with cleaner Air for everyone. We do this by developing and deploying smart technology that captures atmospheric carbon dioxide, enabling its use or storage to combat climate change and aid society and businesses around the world."
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PODCASTS
Episode 9: 'Getting It Out' | Grounded: A Climate Startup Journey
"Tom’s been making biochar for a few weeks now, and while he’s got the basics down, he’s also learning some hard lessons. Lessons like: Fresh wood isn’t very dry. Six weeks isn’t very long. And one pair of hands isn’t very many hands. But making biochar is only half the battle – he also needs to figure out how to use it. So, can he make up any lost time and get this production process back on track? Can he tell his apples from his cow dung? And is his startup journey about to find a whole new (global) audience?"
"We want to build CDR up the right way," Helen Lundebye, CDRjobs co-founder | Carbonsations
"For this episode, we talk to Helen Lundebye, the co-founder of CDRjobs - a platform for job seekers in the carbon removal industry. Helen offers unique insights about the CDR job market and opens up about some of the main challengers in the sector.
The 2024 CDRjobs Salary Report:
https://www.cdrjobs.earth/2024-cdr-salary-report"
"Carbon credit quality will always be the main concern," Magnus Drewelies, CEEZER CEO | Carbonsations
"We're joined by Magnus Drewelies, the CEO and co-founder of CEEZER, a global marketplace, focused on giving companies access to high-quality carbon credits. Magnus talks about his conscious journey into the carbon industry and walks us through how the carbon market has changed and developed in the last year, and where it's likely headed in the future."
What does leading systems change in carbon removal look like? | The Carbon Curve
"Josh Albert from Konu previews a novel approach to leadership and systems change that could mobilize progress on climate change."
YOUTUBE VIDEOS
This Is CDR: CDRjobs with Helen Lundebye | OpenAir
"This week, This Is CDR is excited to welcome Helen Lundebye, Co-Founder of CDRjobs, a comprehensive platform launched earlier this year dedicated to careers in carbon dioxide removal (CDR). It offers an extensive job board featuring hundreds of active listings from more than 685 companies, catering to both seasoned professionals and newcomers in the CDR sector. Beyond job postings, CDRjobs provides valuable industry data and insights, including salary reports and hiring trends, to assist users in making informed career decisions."
Carbon Removal in Japan The GX League and Beyond | AirMiners
"The country of Japan has made strides to develop its potential as a carbon removal hub, supporting buyers, suppliers, and markets.
In this event, we'll hear from those who are helping lead the start of carbon removal markets in Japan!"
Building Biochar Markets for Value & Scale | Grain Ecosystem
"Discover cutting-edge tools, strategies, and insights to accelerate biochar projects and unlock high-impact market opportunities. In this webinar, industry leaders share their expertise on biochar project optimization, market expansion, and equipment selection for scalable production."
This is the biggest thing for carbon markets in the last decade | Tito - AirMiners
The Role of Carbon Removals in Commercial Strategies | CUR8 - Carbon Removals
"In this webinar, we explore how carbon removals are driving competitive advantage and accelerating net zero goals."
Talking with your family about carbon removal | Tito - AirMiners
Mesoscale Experiments EIFEX, SOIREE, LOHAFEX (Part 1) | Ocean Iron fertilization | Liquid Trees
"Past OIF experiments have shown that iron fertilization can induce phytoplankton blooms in HNLC regions. Some experiments have shown promising results, while others have been inconclusive or have raised concerns about unintended consequences."
Legion 44 Teaser | Tree Media
"What happens when there's a breakthrough? When, spontaneously, young people innovate and turn back what appears to be unstoppable catastrophe? Legion 44 chronicles these visionaries, many from the Global South, who have invented groundbreaking solutions to reverse climate disruption. Our film shows we can indeed make everything right again. We start with the cautionary tale of Tuvalu that amidst global inaction and rising seas, is putting themselves into the metaverse to preserve their culture. To which emerges our Legion, who answer the call and invent carbon removal. Building from the basic science of rocks, water and carbon, the film takes off and we see how human ingenuity can keep Tuvalu and other low-lying lands from going under. Legion 44 at times incorporates montages that shows a world distracted and so depressed that they have given up. But our heroes persist on. This Legion is highly collaborative and from all walks of life and backgrounds. We journey to the Hajar mountains in Oman, to the vulnerable islands of Tuvalu, to the Rift Valley in Kenya, to the Southern Sahara in Morocco, to the Sargassum-rich seas of St. Vincent. Legion 44 is more than a film, it is a love letter to humanity, and the 3rd film on climate by Leila Conners. With Walton Goggins as narrator, his heartfelt compassion supports this tone. Conners works with Bosnian cinematographer Harun Mehmedinovic and his choice of anamorphic lenses to show collaboration in context. Legion 44 included Sun Creature from Denmark/France to build graphics that joyfully show the inner workings of the science. And most poignant, Marc Streitenfeld's strong score tinged with hope and yearning is a main pillar in our journey given that, will the world accept this pathway and scale in time? Conners has followed humanity's struggle with climate for over 20 years--first with The 11th Hour, then with Ice on Fire. Now she brings Legion 44 at a pivotal moment: will we inspire real action to fix climate once and for all?"
Fourth Annual Carbon Dioxide Removal Law & Removal Conference | Institute for Responsible Carbon Removal
"This playlist houses the recorded sessions from the Institute for Responsible Carbon Removal at AU and the Environmental Policy and Culture program at Northwestern's fourth edition of the Annual Carbon Dioxide Removal Law & Policy Conference, held online on November 18, 2024. The recordings can also be accessed on the conference website's "Conference Recordings" page."
How is carbon dioxide being removed from the atmosphere? | RAZOR Science Show
"We’re living in a climate emergency. With the effects of the changing climate experienced worldwide, it’s now widely recognised that we need to not only reduce emissions but actively remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere - permanently.
Stephen Millburn, a physicist by training and entrepreneur by trade, is the founder of Nellie Technologies. The company uses the growth of micro-algae to remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere through photosynthesis. The algae is grown in a specially designed photobioreactor, before being dried and turned into biochar through a process called pyrolysis. Biochar is a durable solid that locks away the carbon and can endure in soil for thousands of years.
RAZOR’s Reya El-Salahi also visits Carbon Unbound, one of the world’s first summits dedicated to carbon dioxide removals, to find out more about the growing carbon removal market. The conference in London puts investors, buyers and policy makers together with bright young scientists and entrepreneurs who are staking our future on carbon dioxide removal."
Advancing Negative Emissions Technologies and The Governance of Solar Radiation Modification | Climate Overshoot Commission
"Event at Tsinghua University (Beijing, China), with Commissioners Xue Lan and Pascal Lamy on 4 November."
Weekly Carbon Removal Updates from 25 November - 01 December 2024 | Carbon Removal Updates Bulletin
LINKEDIN EVENT RECORDING
The CDR Policy Scoop - EU's CRCF | Sebastian Manhart & Eve Tamme
"The CRCF. Some see it as the world's most important CDR policy, others just as an empty shell with no clear impact. Time to dig deep into this topic that both Eve and Sebastian feel very passionately about. Join to hear us discuss where we feel it currently stands, what some of the sticking points are, and how it will fit into European climate policy (or not)."
DEADLINES
CDR.fyi launched 2024 Pricing Survey that is a chance for CDR suppliers and buyers to shape insights on pricing and demand for 2025 & 2030 | Deadline to respond: 06 December 2024
The California Energy Commission is funding $14.7M to advance DAC tech for carbon neutrality | Deadline to apply: 13 December 2024
(NEW) The 2024 RFP for Innovative Carbon Dioxide Removal Projects is now open by Climate Vault | Apply by 15 December 2024
Isometric released a protocol for wastewater alkalinity enhancement CDR, outlining MRV and best practices for high-quality removal | Public feedback is open until 15 December 2024
US DOE is seeking public input on catalyzing direct air capture technology commercialization | Feedback is due by 17 December 2024
Cascade Climate is offering grants for ERW data-gathering projects | Proposal deadline: 20 December 2024
Call for Papers: EJRR Special Issue on Climate Interventions Governance (Carbon Dioxide Removal, Solar Radiation Modification, Regional Intervention) | Deadline: 31 December 2024
Alkalinity Sourcing Challenge by Frontiers | Apply by 06 January 2024
Carbon Removal Challenge by OpenAir | Sign up by 15 January 2025
Funding Opportunities—DACCS and BECCS for CO2 removal/negative emissions | Deadline to apply: 21 January 2025
Call for Proposals—DACCS and BECCS for CO2 removal/negative emissions by Horizon Europe Framework Programme (HORIZON) | Deadline: 04 February 2025
Phase 1 of the Commercial Direct Air Capture Pilot Prize is currently accepting applications through February 7, 2025
Call for Abstract—The Enhanced Rock Weathering Conference 2025 | Deadline to submit abstract: 15 March 2025