CARBON REMOVAL WEEKLY SUMMARY (27 JANUARY - 02 FEBRUARY 2025)—WEEK#05
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. Reports
5. Upcoming Events
6. Job Opportunities
7. Podcasts
8. YouTube Videos
9. 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
Stockholm Exergi secured 20B SEK in Sweden’s BECCS reverse auction to remove 800,000 tCO₂/yr (Beccs Stockholm)
Manulife raised $480M for its Forest Climate Fund, targeting to capture 6M tCO₂ (ESG Today)
Munich-based OCELL landed €10M Series A for AI-driven European forest projects (OCELL)
Zurich Insurance Group signed a deal with Nellie Technologies for 17,500 tCDR generated through the production of biochar over 5 years (ESG Today)
GE Vernova is investing $96M in New York for decarbonization and CDR (Governer NY)
Svante's pulp and paper CDR project has been selected for a $1.5M cost-sharing agreement with the U.S. DOE's Industrial Efficiency & Decarbonization Office (Carbon Herald)
Microsoft signed a long-term deal with Chestnut Carbon to restore 60,000 acres of forest, supporting its 100Mt CO₂ removal goal over 50 years (AFN)
Lithium developer Winsome Resources has partnered with Arca, Exterra Carbon Solutions, Aquarry, and Isometric to establish the world's first CDR Hub at the Renard mine site in Quebec (Winsome)
Yard Stick & Soil Health Institute developed a probe, validated by Geoderma, for in-field soil carbon measurement (YardStick)
CRIA & Council on Energy, Environment and Water signed an MoU on advancing CDR policy in India (LinkedIn)
SoilLogia is raising $6.14M in seed funding to expand Reclyzer, its sewage sludge-based biochar that boosts soil health, crop productivity, and carbon sequestration (Biochar Today)
ClimeFi in collaboration with Stockholm Exergi launched the “Beyond Emissions” initiative for providing CDR buyers with access to the BECCS removal pathway (ClimeFi)
The Climate Intervention Environmental Impact Fund awarded $75K to Bennu Climate, Frost Methane & ZeroEx (CIEIF)
RESEARCH PAPERS
Nuclear Explosions for Large Scale Carbon Sequestration-Preprint
Haverly, A. (2025). Nuclear Explosions for Large Scale Carbon Sequestration. arXiv preprint arXiv:2501.06623.
Synopsis: Confronting the escalating threat of climate change requires innovative and large-scale interventions. This paper presents a bold proposal to employ a buried nuclear explosion with a yield of 81 gigatonnes in a remote basaltic seabed for pulverizing basalt, thereby accelerating carbon sequestration through Enhanced Rock Weathering (ERW). The explosion would remove CO₂ emissions equivalent to 30 years' worth of global emissions and could be executed at a cost of approximately 10 billion dollars.
Assessment of technologies and economics for carbon dioxide removal from a portfolio perspective
Mühlbauer, A., Keiner, D., Gerhards, C., Caldera, U., Sterner, M., & Breyer, C. (2025). Assessment of technologies and economics for carbon dioxide removal from a portfolio perspective. International Journal of Greenhouse Gas Control, 141, 104297.
Synopsis: This study emphasizes the need for diverse carbon dioxide removal portfolios to meet climate goals and introduces the LUT-CDR tool for assessing CDR strategies based on societal preferences. Six scenarios evaluate deployment limits, costs, land use, readiness, and storage security. Results show large-scale CDR could remove 500–1750 GtCO₂ by 2100, requiring minimal GDP investment. Secure sequestration methods like direct air capture outperform bioenergy and afforestation, highlighting key trade-offs and future research needs.
Prey dynamics as a buffer: Enhancing copepod resilience to Ocean Alkalinity Enhancement
Bhaumik, A., Faucher, G., Henning, M., Meunier, C. L., & Boersma, M. (2025). Prey dynamics as a buffer: Enhancing copepod resilience to Ocean Alkalinity Enhancement. Environmental Research Letters.
Synopsis: Ocean Alkalinity Enhancement boosts ocean carbon storage by adding alkaline substances, altering seawater chemistry. This study examined OAE’s direct effects on the copepod Temora longicornis and indirect effects via its prey, Rhodomonas salina. While OAE reduced prey growth, it improved nutritional quality, mitigating direct negative impacts on the copepod. These findings enhance understanding of how OAE influences zooplankton communities and broader marine ecosystems.
Review and syntheses: Ocean alkalinity enhancement and carbon dioxide removal through marine enhanced rock weathering using olivine
Geerts, L. J., Hylén, A., & Meysman, F. J. (2025). Review and syntheses: Ocean alkalinity enhancement and carbon dioxide removal through marine enhanced rock weathering using olivine. Biogeosciences, 22(2), 355-384.
Synopsis: This study highlights key uncertainties in marine enhanced rock weathering (mERW) as a carbon dioxide removal method. While lab research suggests olivine can enhance ocean alkalinity and CO2 sequestration, field data are lacking. Factors like sediment type, pore-water saturation, and pH impact dissolution rates, complicating effectiveness assessments. Reliable monitoring is needed, and large-scale pilot studies are essential to evaluate mERW’s feasibility, scalability, and long-term impact.
How long does carbon stay in a near-pristine central Amazon forest? An empirical estimate with radiocarbon
Chanca, I., Levin, I., Trumbore, S., Macario, K., Lavric, J., Quesada, C. A., ... & Sierra, C. A. (2025). How long does carbon stay in a near-pristine central Amazon forest? An empirical estimate with radiocarbon. Biogeosciences, 22(2), 455-472.
Synopsis: The Amazon forest plays a crucial role in the global carbon cycle by assimilating CO₂ and storing C in biomass and soil. This study estimated the mean transit time of C—the time between its entry and exit from the ecosystem—by analyzing radiocarbon signatures in ecosystem respiration (ER) at the Amazon Tall Tower Observatory. Measurements from 2019 and 2021 suggest transit times of 6±2 and 18±4 years, respectively, highlighting variability in C cycling. These findings refine our understanding of Amazonian C storage and turnover dynamics.
Carbon removal efficiency and energy requirement of engineered carbon removal technologies
Sanchez, D. L., Psarras, P., Murnen, H., & Rogers, B. (2025). Carbon removal efficiency and energy requirement of engineered carbon removal technologies. RSC Sustainability.
Synopsis: To ensure carbon negativity, carbon dioxide removal methods must account for lifecycle emissions and energy use. This study conducts a harmonized assessment of twelve engineered CDR technologies, comparing carbon removal efficiency and energy demands. Biomass-based approaches generally outperform direct air capture and enhanced rock weathering due to lower energy requirements, though variability exists. While ERW and biomass-based methods are less energy-intensive than DAC, efficiency depends on energy sources and carbon losses, informing optimal resource allocation for CDR.
Components of the CO2 Exchange in a Southeastern USA Salt Marsh
Morris, J. T., & Whiting, G. J. (2024). Components of the CO2 Exchange in a Southeastern USA Salt Marsh. Ocean-Land-Atmosphere Research, 3, 0077.
Synopsis: This study monitored CO₂ exchange in short- and tall-form Spartina alterniflora in a southeastern USA salt marsh. Tall grasses near creeks reached higher biomass but had similar photosynthetic rates as short grasses in the interior marsh. Tall canopies exhibited higher net production, growth, and respiration but lower sediment respiration. Belowground production, crucial for carbon sequestration and marsh elevation gain, was estimated at 927 and 193 g C m²/year, supporting surface elevation increases of 0.2 and 0.04 cm/year, respectively.
Early Career Recommendations for the Equitable Growth of a Marine Carbon Dioxide Removal Sector
Kitch, G. D., Duke, P. J., Grabb, K. C., Simancas‐Giraldo, S., Adekunbi, F. O., Addey, C. I., ... & Wright‐Fairbanks, E. K. (2025). Early career recommendations for the equitable growth of a marine carbon dioxide removal sector. Perspectives of Earth and Space Scientists, 6(1), e2024CN000246.
Synopsis: To achieve global climate goals, carbon removal is essential alongside emission reductions. Marine carbon dioxide removal offers scalability and durability in addressing legacy emissions, but challenges remain, including growing the industry, aligning projects with equity goals, and developing trusted carbon credits. A group of early career ocean professionals (ECOPs) highlights these issues and recommends investments in innovation, monitoring, and training to expand early career capacity and ensure global equity in marine CDR. ECOPs can lead the field if supported and empowered.
National climate strategies show inequalities in global development of carbon dioxide geological storage
Alcalde, J., Johnson, G., & Roberts, J. J. (2025). National climate strategies show inequalities in global development of carbon dioxide geological storage. Communications Earth & Environment, 6(1), 61.
Synopsis: Carbon dioxide geological storage is vital for limiting global warming to below 1.5°C by mitigating emissions and enabling permanent carbon removal. This study examines CGS in national emission reduction strategies under the Paris Agreement. A third of countries plan to use CGS for emissions mitigation, while another third aim to combine mitigation and carbon removals, with no countries focusing solely on removals. High-income countries with significant oil and gas production show the strongest commitment to CGS, raising concerns about equity and the need for careful policy design.
Evaluating ocean alkalinity enhancement as a carbon dioxide removal strategy in the North Sea
Liu, F., Daewel, U., Kossack, J., Demir, K. T., Thomas, H., & Schrum, C. (2025). Evaluating ocean alkalinity enhancement as a carbon dioxide removal strategy in the North Sea. EGUsphere, 2025, 1-34.
Synopsis: Using a regional model, researchers study OAE in the North Sea, focusing on CO2 uptake, carbon storage, and changes in carbonate chemistry. Results show that coastal regions, especially the Norwegian Trench and Skagerrak, enhance CO2 uptake more efficiently than offshore areas. Long-term carbon storage is similar across regions, with minor pH changes offshore. The model’s resolution limits precise chemical predictions, highlighting the need for finer-scale models to assess local impacts.
Between inflated expectations and inherent distrust: How publics see the role of experts in governing climate intervention technologies
Fritz, L., Losi, L., Baum, C. M., Low, S., & Sovacool, B. K. (2025). Between inflated expectations and inherent distrust: How publics see the role of experts in governing climate intervention technologies. Environmental Science & Policy, 164, 104005.
Synopsis: Novel carbon removal technologies and solar geoengineering present complex climate governance challenges, characterized by high uncertainty, value disputes, and urgency. A global survey (N=22,222) and focus groups (N=323) across 22 countries reveal (i) who the public views as experts in climate interventions, (ii) their envisioned roles for experts in governance, and (iii) how trust and distrust in scientists unfold regarding these controversial technologies. The findings offer valuable insights on public preferences for expert involvement in decision-making and highlight key drivers of trust and engagement.
Seawater carbonate chemistry based Carbon Dioxide Removal: towards commonly agreed principles for carbon Monitoring, Reporting and Verification
Halloran, P. R., Bell, T. G., Burt, W., Chu, S., Gill, S., Henderson, C., ... & Watson, A. Seawater carbonate chemistry based Carbon Dioxide Removal: towards commonly agreed principles for carbon Monitoring, Reporting and Verification. Frontiers in Climate, 7, 1487138.
Synopsis: This study reviews the complexities of monitoring, reporting, and verification (MRV) for abiotic marine CDR techniques, highlighting the need for a common set of MRV principles. It emphasizes that while MRV could be costly with current technology, reducing costs and ensuring transparency are crucial for stimulating investment and maximizing societal benefits.
Wildfires offset the increasing but spatially heterogeneous Arctic–boreal CO2 uptake
Halloran, P. R., Bell, T. G., Burt, W., Chu, S., Gill, S., Henderson, C., ... & Watson, A. Seawater carbonate chemistry based Carbon Dioxide Removal: towards commonly agreed principles for carbon Monitoring, Reporting and Verification. Frontiers in Climate, 7, 1487138.
Synopsis: The Arctic–Boreal Zone is warming rapidly, affecting its significant soil carbon stocks. This study, using CO₂ flux data, geospatial datasets, and random forest models, reveals that while the region was an overall CO₂ sink from 2001 to 2020 (−548 ± 140 Tg C yr−1), over 30% of the area acted as a CO₂ source. Tundra regions may already be shifting to CO₂ sources. When fire emissions are included, the region’s sink becomes insignificant, and the permafrost zone is CO₂ neutral, highlighting the critical role of fires in regional carbon dynamics.
Assessment framework to predict sensitivity of marine calcifiers to ocean alkalinity enhancement – identification of biological thresholds and importance of precautionary principle
Bednaršek, N., van de Mortel, H., Pelletier, G., García-Reyes, M., Feely, R. A., & Dickson, A. G. (2025). Assessment framework to predict sensitivity of marine calcifiers to ocean alkalinity enhancement–identification of biological thresholds and importance of precautionary principle. Biogeosciences, 22(2), 473-498.
Synopsis: This study synthesizes data from 68 ocean acidification studies to assess the impact of OAE on marine calcifiers. Results show 34.4% of species benefit, 26.0% are negatively affected, and 39.2% show neutral responses. The findings highlight the need for caution and a precautionary approach to minimize ecological risks.
Assessing the impacts of simulated ocean alkalinity enhancement on viability and growth of nearshore species of phytoplankton
Oberlander, J. L., Burke, M. E., London, C. A., & MacIntyre, H. L. (2025). Assessing the impacts of simulated ocean alkalinity enhancement on viability and growth of nearshore species of phytoplankton. Biogeosciences, 22(2), 499-512.
Synopsis: This study examined the impact of OAE on phytoplankton growth, specifically Thalassiosira pseudonana and Diacronema lutheri, through short-term and long-term pH alterations. Short-term exposure had no significant impact, but long-term exposure reduced growth rates. Results show variability in species' responses to elevated pH, suggesting that many species may not be affected by OAE.
Carbon dioxide removal dilemma of macroalgae products: Evidence from carbon footprint and profitability
Jiao, T., Feng, E. Y., Li, Y., & Tian, Y. (2025). Carbon Dioxide Removal Dilemma of Macroalgae Products: Evidence from Carbon Footprint and Profitability. Journal of Cleaner Production, 144870.
Synopsis: Macroalgae can sequester atmospheric CO2 in their biomass, making them a proposed carbon removal strategy. Through a "cradle-to-grave" life cycle assessment, this study finds that carbon sequestration is only achievable with specific macroalgae products when properly stored. Product processing and usage contribute the most carbon emissions, and the CO2 absorbed during growth only partially offsets these emissions. Sensitivity tests show that using clean energy and improving efficiency could help achieve net-zero emissions for products like biochar. However, current carbon pricing makes macroalgae-based carbon sequestration economically unviable.
Optimizing biochar for carbon sequestration: a synergistic approach using machine learning and natural language processing
Li, J., Chen, Y., Wang, C., Chen, H., Gao, Y., Meng, J., ... & Wang, H. (2025). Optimizing biochar for carbon sequestration: a synergistic approach using machine learning and natural language processing. Biochar, 7(1), 20.
Synopsis: Biochar is a promising technology for carbon storage and greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction, but optimizing it is challenging due to the complexity of natural systems. Machine learning (ML) and natural language processing (NLP) offer solutions through enhanced data analysis and pattern recognition, ushering in a new era of biochar research.
WEB POSTS
How A Concerted Attack On Carbon Projects Is Devastating Livelihoods And Communities (Carbon Herald)
Biochar and Atmospheric Carbon Dioxide Removal (Springer Nature Link)
Biochar technology to sequester billions of tons of CO2 (Open Access Gov)
Building a Shared Strategy to Advance mCDR Pathways to Climate-Relevant Solutions (Ocean Visions)
Smart carbon dioxide removal yields economic and environmental benefits (MIT News)
Why offtakes are essential for scaling carbon removal (Supercritical)
Decision on flagship EU BECCS plant hinges on green claims law outcome (Carbon Pulse)
Bioenergy Europe Launches “It’s Possible” Campaign to Propel EU’s Transition to a Bio-Based Net-Zero Economy (Euractive)
EU-based CDR supply could exceed 2030 target four fold (Quantum Commodity Intelligence)
Why The Government Of Canada’s New Direct Air Capture Protocol Is A Climate Game-Changer (Forbes)
Rain increases the global carbon sink (Ocean Carbon & Bio geochemistry)
IPCC to meet in China to outline 2027 CDR methodology report (Quantum Commodity Intelligence)
UK microalgae carbon removal startup sells first credits to European insurer (Carbon Pulse)
Emerging methane removal technologies modelled on CDR face feasibility and cost hurdles (Carbon Pulse)
“We Are The Only Water Positive Company In Direct Air Capture” – Will Kain, Avnos Founder & CEO (Carbon Herald)
Japanese tech firm launches blue carbon survey method with drones (Quantum Commodity Intelligence)
"Great Sign" as enhanced rock weathering makes it on EU policy agenda (Carbon Pulse)
Building up carbon levels in tillage soils will be slow – scientist (Agriland)
Ebb Carbon Named to the 2025 Global Cleantech 100 (Ebb Carbon)
What We Learned from the World’s Largest Greenhouse Experiment (Carbon Drawdown Initiative)
Article 6 and its potential role in scaling carbon dioxide removal (Illuminem)
Sequoia Scientific brings decades of sensor experience to enhance OAE research in Halifax (Carbon to Sea Initiative)
Financial additionality explained: ensuring your carbon credits count (LinkedIn)
The Arctic Has Long Been a Carbon-Capture Giant, but That’s Starting to Change (Popular Mechanics)
Balancing ocean health and economic growth: The role of sustainability metrics in the EU (CEPR)
2025 CDR Outlook: Policy Drivers Shaping the Carbon Removal Market (Puro.earth)
Net-zero asset owner body issues carbon dioxide removal info request (IPE)
As carbon dioxide builds up in the atmosphere, many companies are working to capture it (GBH)
Why more and better access to EU funding for carbon removal is integral to reaching scale (LinkedIn)
Air Travel Pollutes Relentlessly. Is Carbon Removal Part of the Solution? (Metador Network)
This impact investor travelled the world searching for carbon removal projects. Here is what she found (Impact Loop)
REPORTS
Carbon Dioxide Removals (CDR) Market 2025 (Research & Market)
Carbon removal and utilisation in the Nordic countries—Status, outlook and policies needed (CLC)
Atmospheric Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR) Report—A Physical Science Perspective (The American Physical Society)
Learnings from running the world’s largest greenhouse EW experiment (Carbon Drawdown Initiative)
Policy developments in carbon markets rewarding high-quality carbon removals (EUI)
Role of Carbon Dioxide Removal in the NYK Group’s Decarbonization Strategy (NYK Group)
Octavia Carbon’s Community Engagement Strategy (Octavia Carbon)
UPCOMING EVENTS
(NEW) This Is CDR: Nakivale - Uganda's Refugee-Led Biochar Enterprise by OpenAir Collective | 04 February 2025 | Online
(NEW) DACOS Public Consultation by Puro earth | 05 February 2025 | Online(NEW) Like-for-like Principle by CDR Policy Scoop | 05 February 2025 | Online
(NEW) CORSIA in focus: Unlocking opportunities in 2025 and beyond by Sylvera | 05 February 2025 | Online
Future of CCUS 2025 Summit by Net Zero Summit | 06 February 2025 | San Diego, CA
Getting Started With Biochar Production in Europe by Biochar Zero | 11 February 2025 | Online
(NEW) UPTAKE webinar series on CDR | Online
1) Feb 12, 2025
2) Mar 12, 2025
3) Apr 9, 2025
4) May 14, 2025
Alumni Master Chat: An Introduction to Direct Air Capture - How it Works and Why it Matters | 13 February 2025 | Online
Advancing CDR: From Start-Up to Scale-Up by Grain Ecosystem | 13 February 2025 | Online
Clearing the Air on Carbon Capture & Storage by Clean Air Task Force | 13 February 2025 | Online
Tracking progress on carbon removal across Europe by Carbon Gap | 18 February 2025 | Brussels
(NEW) Cities and Carbon Removal: Meet the Next Agents of Change by Institute for Responsible Carbon Removal | 18 February 2025 | Online
From City to Sink: Urban Carbon Removal as Promise and Practice by Cities @Tufts | 19 February 2025 | Online
Removing CO2 from the Air: the Net in Net Zero by Oxford Net Zero, the ZERO Institute and OxEARTH | 19 February 2025 | Online
(NEW) ecoLocked Materials: How do we turn buildings into carbon sinks? | 19 February | Online (German Session)
(NEW) ecoLocked Materials: How do we turn buildings into carbon sinks? | 21 February | Online (English Session)
Turning the Tide? The Potential Role of Marine-Based Carbon Dioxide Removal in Combatting Climate Change by University of Michigan | 21 February 2025 | University of Michigan
IBI’s Biochar Academy | 24 February - 01 March 2025 | Thailand
Building Confidence in Carbon Removal by Carbon Removal Canada | 26 February 2025 | Canada
Policy to Progress: Carbon Removal Day 2025 by Carbon Removal Canada | 27 February 2025 | Canada
(NEW) New APS report on Carbon Dioxide Reduction Technologies: Panel Discussion by APS | 27 February 2025 | Online
What if GHGs could be captured by Centre for Climate Repair | 13 March 2025 | University of Cambridge
2025 Global Direct Air Capture Conference | 17-18 March 2025 | New York University
Scoping Workshop: Leaky deltas: sources or sinks in the global carbon cycle? by OCB | 17-20 March 2025 | Baton Rouge, LA
Direct Air Capture: Climate Solution or Climate Distraction | 20 March 2025 | San Francisco
Ocean Visions Biennial Summit 2025 | 25-27 March 2025 | British Columbia
DC Climate Week | 28 April – 02 May 2025 | Washington, D.C.
Direct Air Capture Conference by Energy Conference Network | 15 May 2025 | Louisiana
Bio-Char IV Conference | May 18-23, 2025 | Santa Marta, Colombia
The Global Business Summit Accelerating Gigaton-Scale CDR by Carbon Unbound | 20 & 21 May 2025 | New York
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
LAC Soil Carbon 2025 | 25-28 June 2025 | Reo de Janeiro (Brazil)
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JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Carbon Removal Lead - Environment, Policy and Social Initiatives at Apple | Cupertino, California, United States
"As the Carbon Removal Lead on Apple's Environment, Policy and Social Initiatives team, you will lead the team driving development and implementation of projects and partnerships which remove otherwise unavoidable emissions from Apple’s scope 3 footprint.
You will partner closely with internal teams as well as external partners and vendors to execute on Apple’s carbon removal commitments to meet its 2030 goal. This includes working with direct reports to assess the environmental and social impacts of project investments as well cross-functional engagement with finance, tax, legal and operational teams to execute on complex transactions globally."
Scientist (m/f/d) for the project "The State of Carbon Dioxide Removal" | Deadline to apply: 12 February 2025
"The project "The State of Carbon Dioxide Removal" (State of CDR) aims to establish an independent and global scientific assessment of CO2 removal . The first two status reports were published in 2023 and 2024, as was a freely accessible data portal. In the third phase, which is now starting, the project will be expanded to include new products and activities."
Director of Western Canada at Carbon Removal Canada | Carbon Removal
"Canada is an independent non-profit dedicated to positioning Canada as a global leader in permanent carbon removal technologies."
Analytical Chemist at Holocene | Knoxville, TN
"Holocene is pioneering a novel approach to direct air capture (DAC) that can be a robust, scalable, and affordable route to significantly reduce atmospheric CO2 levels and directly combat climate change."
Grants and Development Manager at Travertine | Boulder, CO
"Travertine is a Climate Tech start-up based in Boulder, CO, that is rapidly scaling an electrochemical technology for carbon dioxide removal (CDR) and sustainable critical element extraction."
Fully-funded PhD positions focusing on sustainability, renewable chemicals, and carbon sequestration at University of Sheffield
Project: Sequestration Potential of Neo-Fossils for the Global Chemical Industry Sequestration Potential of Neo-Fossils:
-Investigate the role of neo-fossils in achieving net-zero emissions in the chemical sector.
-Evaluate sequestration strategies and their integration into a sustainable circular economy.
Operations, Shop Hand at Carbon Upcycling | Calgary, Alberta
"Carbon Upcycling is the carbon and waste circularity company, enabling industries to transform their CO2 and solid waste into enhanced low-carbon cement products."
Carbon Removals Manager | London
"A large energy firm are looking for a Carbon Removals Manager to communicate developments in the carbon markets and implications for their firm."
Partnerships Intern at OceanX | New York City
"OceanX is a mission to support scientists to explore the ocean and to bring it back to the world through captivating media."
Senior Scientist - Analytical Chemist at Terradot | Brazil
"Terradot's mission is to stabilize Earth’s climate by transforming nature’s most powerful permanent carbon removal process into a global climate solution."
Associate Engineer at Capture6 | Bay Area, CA
"At Capture6, we're on a mission to revolutionize carbon removal and decarbonization with groundbreaking, scalable solutions that drive real environmental change."
Louisiana Community Engagement Contractor at Charm Industrial | St. Landry, LA
"Charm Industrial's mission is to reverse climate change and return the atmosphere to 280 ppm CO₂, profitably. We convert waste biomass into carbon-rich bio-oil and inject it into permanent, underground storage as carbon removal, or reform the bio-oil to produce syngas for fossil-free steel."
Strategic Partnership Manager Finance and Professional Services at Climeworks | New York, United States
"Climeworks removes CO₂ from the air to fight global warming and protect future generations to come."
Scientist, Ratings at BeZero Carbon | London
"BeZero Carbon is a global ratings agency for Carbon Markets."
Adsorption Performance Engineer at Terrafixing | Ottawa
"TerraFixing is a Canadian leader in direct air carbon capture (DAC) technology that is backed by the government and industry."
Mineralisation Intern at Mission Zero Technologies | London, UK
"Since 2020, Mission Zero Technologies have pioneered the world’s most versatile direct air capture (DAC) technology to recover historic CO₂ emissions from the atmosphere, anywhere, at any scale.
Backed by Breakthrough Energy Ventures, the XPRIZE foundation, Stripe, and the UK Government, we’ve moved a brand new climate technology from lab scale to commercial plants in under three years, to empower carbon removal and sustainable utilisation."
Senior Policy Manager at Lithos Carbon | District of Columbia, United States
"Lithos Carbon revolutionizes the carbon capture industry through enhanced rock weathering technology."
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PODCASTS
Coproduction & Additionality: How Do We Draw the Line for Carbon Removal?—w/ Grant Faber, Carbon-Based Commentary | Reversing Climate Change
"Additionality is typically considered a major marker of quality in carbon removal. But what do we do when carbon removal suppliers are producing other types of products and services that make them less dependent upon voluntary carbon market revenue?
Perhaps even more importantly, how do we have a productive disagreement on this topic? Bringing up some concerns can open one to criticism. But we also depend upon people thinking differently in order to advance our understanding of the world and the types of value we create. How do we make sure we aren't encouraging crackpot analysis while also not hewing so closely to orthodoxy that we might be missing important insights? How can we set the stage to understand the true landscape of disagreement so that we can come to better decisions and not be driven by ideology in improper ways?
Today's podcast features Reversing Climate Change alumnus, Grant Faber, returning to the show. Grant is sui generis in our sector for his deep involvement in life-cycle and techno-economic assessment. He is the Direct Air Capture Hubs Program Manager at the U.S. Department of Energy. Prior to DOE, he ran a consultancy focused on life cycle and techno-economic assessment where he worked with many different startups, accelerators, and investors working on carbon removal and carbon conversion. Before that, he worked with Twelve, Heirloom, and the Global CO2 Initiative."
2025 trends: aerosols, oil demand, and carbon removal | Catalyst with Shyle Kann
"Nat Bullard’s 200-page slide deck with data from across the energy transition. Nat is the former chief content officer at BloombergNEF and current co-founder at data insights company Halcyon.
In part one of their two-part conversation, Shayle cherry-picked the most interesting slides and sat down with Nat to unpack them. They cover topics like:
-Accidental solar geoengineering and the state of aerosols
-The United States’ record-setting fossil fuels exports
-Whether Chinese oil demand is peaking
Conflicting indicators for the state of ESG investing
-Whether you can have too many carbon removal startups"
We need to stand up for carbon removal in a turbulent 2025 to build on the gains of the past few years | The Carbon Curve
"In this episode, Na’im and Rahima discuss:
Discussion about the challenges and experiences of running a carbon removal organization, including balancing work and family life.
Highlights of exciting experiences in 2024 and a review of policy wins and successes.
Anticipating the future: looking ahead to 2025 and addressing criticisms of carbon removal.
Sharing future plans for the Carbon Curve and sharing personal goals and reflections."
How will the EU fund CDR? | The CDR Policy Scoop
"On January 28th, the European Commission hosted a long-awaited workshop on public funding for permanent CDR. Expectations were high - maybe too high?
What came out of it and what is lined up for funding of CDR in Europe? Both Eve (in person) and Sebastian (remote) attended, and are bringing you all the insights you need to know."
Why Google Bet Big on This Carbon Capture Startup—And Why It’s Cheaper | Anca Timofte (Holocene) | CleanTechies
"In today’s episode of CleanTechies, we’re joined by Anca Timofte, the CEO and Founder of Holocene, a direct air capture (DAC) company revolutionizing carbon removal through a continuous-loop liquid system. With over a decade of experience in carbon capture—including being one of the first employees at Climeworks—Anca offers unparalleled insight into the challenges and opportunities of building climate solutions."
Building Integrity in Carbon Markets: A Conversation with Jennifer Jenkins of Rubicon Carbon | Climate Rising
"Dr. Jennifer Jenkins, Chief Science Officer at Rubicon Carbon, joins our host Mike to talk about the critical role of voluntary carbon markets in achieving net-zero goals. Dr. Jenkins shares insights on how Rubicon Carbon is advancing the integrity and scalability of carbon credit through tools like the Rubicon Carbon Integrity Framework (RCIF). The conversation explores the lifecycle of a carbon credit, the challenges of managing risks like additionality and leakage, and how voluntary carbon markets can incentivize global climate action. Dr. Jenkins also shares her outlook on the future of carbon markets and offers advice for those pursuing careers in sustainability and climate solutions."
YOUTUBE VIDEOS
Speaking in Tonnes: Conversations on Carbon Removal with Shopify | 1PointFive
"As 1PointFive’s first carbon removal customer, Shopify has long been a pioneer in supporting and adopting climate solution technology. Mitch Selby from Shopify's Sustainability Fund joins Anna Stukas to discuss the drivers behind several of the company’s climate initiatives, and to share how progress has gone to date."
Unpacking NASEM's Methane Removal Report | Institute for Responsible Carbon Removal
"Join the Institute for Responsible Carbon Removal for the next event in its webinar series, “Scrubbing the Skies: The Role of Carbon Dioxide Removal in Combating Climate Change.” The series focuses on scientific, technological, legal, political, and justice-focused issues associated with carbon dioxide removal, and is hosted by the Institute’s Co-Director Wil Burns.
With their new report released in October, “A Research Agenda Toward Atmospheric Methane Removal,” the National Academies considers the need and viable options for methane removal, one new category of "negative emissions technologies" being explored as part of efforts to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions. The presentation will cover the report's findings regarding the opportunities, risks, and co-benefits of different methane removal approaches, the recommendations for new research to improve our understanding of these technologies and their implications, and the state of the field."
ClimeFi's Beyond Emissions Initiative: Advancing BECCS, starting with Stockholm Exergi | ClimeFi
"The Beyond Emissions Initiative, developed by ClimeFi, supports the advancement of the BECCS removal pathway while offering CDR buyers access to permanent carbon removals at a preferential price with unique risk mitigation attributes. The first opportunity under this initiative involves Stockholm Exergi.
Learn about the unique benefits of the “Beyond Emissions” initiative, preferred terms and compliance guarantees ensuring compliance with the European Carbon Removal Certification Framework (CRCF).
Join us to explore how Beccs Stockholm is set to become the largest BECCS project in Europe, delivering significant carbon removals and revolutionising climate action."
This Is CDR: Structure Climate - Innovative Approaches to CDR Finance | OpenAir
"In this episode of This Is CDR, we are excited to welcome Matt Schmitt, CEO of Structure Climate, a U.S. based project finance company driving investment in carbon dioxide removal (CDR). Structure Climate focuses on unlocking capital for high-impact CDR projects, empowering developers to deploy scalable technologies. By bridging the gap between CDR innovation and investment, Structure Climate aims to play a pivotal role in accelerating the transition to a net-zero economy."
Achieving Embodied Carbon Reductions in Concrete in your City | OpenAir
Google Breaks Biochar Records as Industry Faces Challenges | Biochar Today
"This week's biochar highlights include a stormwater filter, biochar-based fertilizers, and Google's investment in carbon removal, while addressing challenges in awareness and market development.
A new stormwater filter media from Metzler Biochar called Char21 SW™ blends biochar with other materials like switchgrass and calcium silica sand to effectively remove pollutants from stormwater. This blend is designed to work in different conditions, is cost-effective, and can be used in various applications. Additionally, biochar-based controlled-release fertilizers (BCRFs) are emerging as a sustainable farming solution. BCRFs improve nutrient retention, boost crop yields, and promote carbon sequestration, offering a more environmentally friendly alternative to traditional fertilizers.
Google is also investing in biochar, purchasing carbon dioxide removal credits from Varaha, which produces biochar from an invasive plant species. This highlights biochar’s potential as a carbon removal solution. Despite these benefits, challenges remain in the biochar industry, including a lack of public awareness, inconsistent quality standards, and the need for market development and investment. Overcoming these barriers is crucial for unlocking biochar's full potential."
South Africa's First Major Biochar Facility | Biochar Today
"This episode of This Week in Biochar explores the world of carbon-based materials and their impact on sustainability. We focus on biochar as a key tool for carbon sequestration, enhancing soil health, and reducing greenhouse gases. According to recent research, biochar has the potential to sequester 62-66% of CO2 emissions.
We also discuss how biochar fits into a circular economy. A South African startup, B10 Char, is launching a major biochar facility to produce 7,000 tonnes of biochar annually, reducing 15,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions.
Lastly, we explore biochar in relation to other commonly confused carbon materials like Charcoal, Activated Carbon, Hydrochar, and Carbon Nanodots."
Potential and goal conflicts in reverse auction design for bioenergy with carbon capture and storage | CMCC Channel
Carbonfuture Webinar: A Deep Dive Into Project Financing for Carbon Removal Suppliers | Carbonfuture
"This webinar took place on Wednesday, January 29 at 5 p.m. CET. Carbon removal suppliers face numerous challenges in bringing their projects to market. But whether it’s developing a biochar plant in India, building a direct air capture (DAC) facility in Texas, or scaling an enhanced weathering startup in Brazil, suppliers around the world are all facing the same hurdle: financing.
Our panel of industry leaders and investors have successfully navigated these challenges and helped unlock financing for carbon removal projects on multiple continents. This webinar explores proven strategies and practical solutions to overcome the unique financial challenges faced by carbon removal projects and aims to provide you with actionable insights into how best to navigate the financing landscape."
Is Biochar ACTUALLY good for Carbon Removal? | Biochar Today
"In this episode of This Week in Biochar, we delve into a critical discussion about biochar's role in carbon removal, challenging the common misclassification of biochar as a carbon dioxide removal (CDR) method. Dr. Romain Pirard argues that biochar primarily prevents emissions through carbon stabilization, acting as delayed emissions rather than true removal.
Next, we highlight a study demonstrating the benefits of using biochar in agriculture, where a six-year vineyard trial showed that combining biochar and compost increased yields by over 30% and generated $17,607 more revenue per acre. This increase was achieved without sacrificing grape quality.
Finally, we look at the upcoming International Biomass Conference & Expo, a major industry event featuring discussions on biochar technology, markets, funding opportunities and free admission for biochar producers. Don't miss this deep dive into the reality and potential of biochar!"
Weekly Carbon Dioxide Removal Updates from 27 January - 02 February 2025 | Carbon Removal Updates Bulletin
DEADLINES
Call for Proposals—DACCS and BECCS for CO2 removal/negative emissions by Horizon Europe Framework Programme (HORIZON) | Deadline: 04 February 2025
Call for Consultations—Puro.earth launched a new methodology for public review, which focuses on depositing sustainable biomass into permanently oxygen-depleted (anoxic) ocean basins where natural seafloor conditions allow for durable CO₂ storage (Ocean Storage of Biomass) | Deadline to provide feedback: 05 February 2025
Phase 1 of the Commercial Direct Air Capture Pilot Prize is currently accepting applications through February 7, 2025
Call for Consultations—Capchar has released a new methodology for quantifying biochar carbon sequestration in CO2 equivalents for issuing carbon units from UK-based projects | Public consultation is open, with feedback due by 15 February 2025
Call for Consultations—US DOE released a new report entitled "Best Practices for Life Cycle Assessment of Biomass Carbon Removal and Storage Technologies". It is open for public comment | Deadline: 21 February 2025
Applications open: Training Course on Ocean Alkalinity Enhancement — Assessing the Impacts on Marine Organisms | Deadline to submit applications: 21 February 2025
(NEW) Puro.earth opened public consultation on Direct Air Capture and Ocean Storage methodology | Deadline to provide feedback: 21 February 2025.
A new accelerator program, the Africa Carbon Removal Accelerator, has been launched, specifically inviting carbon removal startups and entrepreneurs from African countries to apply | The application deadline is 24 February 2025
(NEW) Goldschmidt Call for Abstracts—Leveraging geochemical tools to quantify fluxes, uncertainty, and potential for Carbon Dioxide Removal | Applications Due 26 February 2025
Homeworld Collective launched its second Garden Grants program, offering $50k-$150k grants (up to $1M total) to de-risk innovative ideas intersecting biotechnology and GHGR | Deadline: 28 February 2025
Call for Proposals—The Biochar Demonstrator Flexible Fund | Deadline to apply: 28 February 2025
Carbon to Sea released draft OAE protocols, open for comment until March 7, 2025
Call for Abstract—The Enhanced Rock Weathering Conference 2025 | Deadline to submit abstract: 15 March 2025
(NEW) Canada released a draft Direct Air Carbon Dioxide Capture and Geological Storage protocol to generate federal offset credits under its GHG Offset System | The deadline for comments on this preliminary draft protocol is 28 March 2025
Call for Consultations—US DOE released a draft report for public comment on Carbon Dioxide Removal - Purpose, Approaches, and Recommendations | Review the report and comment by 01 April 2025
The Swiss Federal Office of Energy has earmarked 100 million Swiss francs for CDR, CCS and storage projects under the new Climate and Innovation Act | Pre-proposal deadline: April 25, 2025
(NEW) Call for Proposals—Tencent launched global CarbonX program 2.0 to accelerate climate tech innovation including CDR | Application Deadline: May 2025
Student Writing Competition: Marine Carbon Dioxide Removal Law and Policy | Submissions are due by 15 June 2025
(NEW) Call for Manuscripts—Soil microbiome in carbon sequestration | Submission deadline: 29 October 2025
