CARBON REMOVAL WEEKLY SUMMARY (25 MARCH - 31 MARCH 2024)-WEEK#13
Links to recent scientific papers, web posts, upcoming events, job opportunities, podcasts, and event recordings, etc. on Carbon Dioxide Removal Technology.
💸COMMERCIAL NEWS
Climeworks signs 9-year agreement with the LEGO Group and KIRKBI (Climeworks)
Planboo Secures Over $1.1 Million in Funding to Scale Carbon Removal with Biochar MRV Technology (Planboo)
Green Cement Startup Cemvision Raises €10 Million (ESG Today)
OCED Issues $50M to Direct Air Capture Hub Project Cypress (Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations)
NetZero Locks In $18M Investment from STOA To Open New Biochar Facilities In Brazil (Carbon Herald)
Senken and Exomad Green announce one of the largest Biochar Carbon Removal Deals to date (Senken)
Carbonx Climate purchased 700 metric tons of carbon removal credits (verified by Isometric) from Charm Industrial (LinkedIn)
Karbon-X Teams Up With Drax For BECCS Collaboration In U.S. (Carbon Herald)
US DOE invested $6B to cut carbon from steel, cement & snacks. The 6 selected cement & concrete industries are Brimstone Energy, Sublime Systems, National Cement Company of California, Roanoke Cement Company, Summit Materials, Heidelberg materials (Energy.Gov)
Aker Carbon Capture and CO280 form strategic alliance to develop carbon removal projects in the pulp and paper industry (Aker Carbon Capture)
Avnos and Deep Sky Forge Path to Gigaton-Scale Carbon Removal in Canada (Businesswire)
BECCS Stockholm Exergi received it’s permit from the Land & Environment Court to build one of Europe's first large-scale facilities for BECCS (LinkedIn)
Kita launched Enhanced Rock Weathering insurance product (LinkedIn)
Oka, The Carbon Insurance Company (Oka)™ Closes $10-Million in Funding (PR Newswire)
📝RESEARCH PAPERS
Quantifying soil organic carbon after biochar application: How to avoid (the risk of) of counting CDR twice?
Rathnayake, D., Schmidt, H. P., Leifeld, J., Bürge, D., Bucheli, T. D., & Hagemann, N. Quantifying soil organic carbon after biochar application: How to avoid (the risk of) of counting CDR twice?. Frontiers in Climate, 6, 1343516.
Soil cation storage as a key control on the timescales of carbon dioxide removal through enhanced weathering
Kanzaki, Y., Planavsky, N., Zhang, S., Jordan, J., & Reinhard, C. T. (2024). Soil cation storage as a key control on the timescales of carbon dioxide removal through enhanced weathering.
Bridging Quantitative and Qualitative Science for BECCS in Abandoned Croplands
Næss, J. S., Henriksen, I. M., & Skjølsvold, T. M. (2024). Bridging quantitative and qualitative science for BECCS in abandoned croplands. Earth's Future, 12(3), e2023EF003849.
Exploring Carbon Sequestration through Mineral Carbonation in Serpentinite Mud Volcanoes
Freitas, M., Geilert, S., Heuser, A., Wallmann, K., & Magalhães, V. H. (2024). Exploring Carbon Sequestration through Mineral Carbonation in Serpentinite Mud Volcanoes (No. EGU24-1143). Copernicus Meetings.
Impact of marine carbon removal on atmospheric CO2
Nuterman, R., & Jochum, M. (2024). Impact of marine carbon removal on atmospheric CO2. Environmental Research Letters.
Synergistic advantages of volcanic ash weathering in saline soils: CO2 sequestration and enhancement of plant growth
Liang, B., Wei, J., Wu, S., & Hao, H. (2024). Synergistic advantages of volcanic ash weathering in saline soils: CO2 sequestration and enhancement of plant growth. Science of The Total Environment, 171825.
A cost model for ocean iron fertilization as a means of carbon dioxide removal that compares ship- and aerial-based delivery, and estimates verification costs
Emerson, D., Sofen, L. E., Michaud, A. B., Archer, S. D., & Twining, B. S. (2024). A cost model for ocean iron fertilization as a means of carbon dioxide removal that compares ship‐and aerial‐based delivery, and estimates verification costs. Earth's Future, 12(4), e2023EF003732.
Operating optimization of biomass direct-fired power plant integrated with carbon capture system considering the life cycle economic and CO2 reduction performance
Wu, X., Zhang, Z., & Zhang, X. (2024). Operating optimization of biomass direct-fired power plant integrated with carbon capture system considering the life cycle economic and CO2 reduction performance. Renewable Energy, 120294.
Physicochemical properties, equilibrium adsorption performance, manufacturability, and stability of TIFSIX-3-Ni for direct air capture
Low, M. Y. A., Danaci, D., Azzan, H., Jiayi, A. L., Yong, G. W. S., Itskou, I., & Petit, C. (2024). Physicochemical properties, equilibrium adsorption performance, manufacturability, and stability of TIFSIX-3-Ni for direct air capture.
Unraveling the Physical and Biological Controls of the Global Coastal CO2 Sink
Roobaert, A., Resplandy, L., Laruelle, G. G., Liao, E., & Regnier, P. (2024). Unraveling the physical and biological controls of the global coastal CO2 sink. Global Biogeochemical Cycles, 38(3), e2023GB007799.
Durability and micromechanical properties of biochar in biochar-cement composites under marine environment
Xu, W., Zhang, Y., Li, M., Qu, F., Poon, C. S., Zhu, X., & Tsang, D. C. (2024). Durability and micromechanical properties of biochar in biochar-cement composites under marine environment. Journal of Cleaner Production, 141842.
Analysing direct air capture for enabling negative emissions in Germany: an assessment of the resource requirements and costs of a potential rollout in 2045
Block, S., Viebahn, P., & Jungbluth, C. (2024). Analysing direct air capture for enabling negative emissions in Germany: an assessment of the resource requirements and costs of a potential rollout in 2045. Frontiers in Climate, 6, 1353939.
Australian human-induced native forest regeneration carbon offset projects have limited impact on changes in woody vegetation cover and carbon removals
Macintosh, A., Butler, D., Larraondo, P., Evans, M. C., Ansell, D., Waschka, M., ... & Summerfield, P. (2024). Australian human-induced native forest regeneration carbon offset projects have limited impact on changes in woody vegetation cover and carbon removals. Communications Earth & Environment, 5(1), 149.
Litigation challenging over-reliance on carbon dioxide removal requires quantitative feasibility assessment
Perkins, O., Alexander, P., Arneth, A., Brown, C., Millington, J., & Rounsevell, M. (2024). Litigation challenging over-reliance on carbon dioxide removal requires quantitative feasibility assessment (No. EGU24-5662). Copernicus Meetings.
Enhanced CO2 uptake of the coastal ocean is dominated by biological carbon fixation
Mathis, M., Lacroix, F., Hagemann, S., Nielsen, D. M., Ilyina, T., & Schrum, C. (2024). Enhanced CO2 uptake of the coastal ocean is dominated by biological carbon fixation. Nature Climate Change, 1-7.
Accounting for albedo change to identify climate-positive tree cover restoration
Hasler, N., Williams, C. A., Denney, V. C., Ellis, P. W., Shrestha, S., Terasaki Hart, D. E., ... & Cook-Patton, S. C. (2024). Accounting for albedo change to identify climate-positive tree cover restoration. Nature Communications, 15(1), 2275.
Design of Biochar Based Adsorber (Bio-Sorb) for Direct Carbon Capture
AlDossary, N., AlKhowildi, F., Mayoof, J., AlHajji, K., Zubair, M., & Anil, I. (2024, February). Design of Biochar Based Adsorber (Bio-Sorb) for Direct Carbon Capture. In International Petroleum Technology Conference (pp. IPTC-24550). IPTC.
Trade-offs in land-based carbon removal measures under 1.5 °C and 2 °C futures
Zhao, X., Mignone, B. K., Wise, M. A., & McJeon, H. C. (2024). Trade-offs in land-based carbon removal measures under 1.5° C and 2° C futures. Nature Communications, 15(1), 2297.
📰WEB POSTS
Exploring Durability Curves — An Enhanced Lens for Evaluating Carbon Removals (Nori)
Permitting for mCDR and mSRM (US EPA)
Will the Carbon Removal Certification Framework count in the race to climate neutrality? (Inside Climate Policy)
How 2 companies are taking different approaches to carbon capture as climate reports show rising temperatures (CBS News)
Startup Plans Largest Ocean Geoengineering Plant (IEEE Spectrum)
Unearthing Soil’s Carbon-Removal Potential in Agriculture (BCG)
Startups aim to curb climate change by pulling carbon dioxide from the ocean not the air (Science)
Four key takeaways from Carbon Removal Day (Carbon Removal Canada)
Spreading rock dust on farms boosts crop yields and captures CO2 (New Scientist)
Explainer: Why some countries are aiming for ‘net-negative’ emissions (Carbon Brief)
Why investing in carbon removal can't wait (Illuminem)
EU ‘pretty open’ to carbon removal incentives, including from ETS (Carbon Pulse)
Can We Engineer Our Way Out of the Climate Crisis? (The New York Times)
📃REPORTS
2023 Global Biochar Market Report
Direct Air Capture Market worth $2,513.17 million by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 44.52% - Exclusive Report by 360iResearch
SBTi Corporate Net-Zero Standard
🗓️UPCOMING EVENTS
(NEW) This Is CDR Ep99: Graphyte by OpenAir Collective | 02 April 2024
(NEW) Confident Carbon Removal: Navigating New Landscapes by WREN, Carbonx, Charm Industrial | 03 April 2024
Assessing effectiveness of marine carbon removal: Measurement, reporting, and verification of ocean alkalinity enhancement by California Ocean Science Trust | 05 April 2024
Launch of the Net-Zero Policy Network by Oxford Net Zero and Normative | 09 April 2024
(NEW) Advancing Marine Carbon Dioxide Removal for the Planet We Want by Ocean Visions, CDRMare, Global ONCE | 9 April 2024
(NEW) Emerging technologies for climate change mitigation by Oceanic Engineering Society | 09 April 2024
mCDR Listening Session Theme 3: Mechanisms to enable public awareness and engagement | 09 April 2024
(NEW) Beyond the VCM: Opportunities for Biochar Insetting by AirMiners | 10 April 2024
CO₂NNECT on Carbon Storage by Great Plains Institute | 10 April 2024
4th EU Carbon Removals Expert Group meeting | 15 April 2024
GOA-ON Webinar: mCDR Working Group Recruitment | 16 April 2024
Bio-CO2 Use and Removal 2024 | 16 April 2024
APAC CDR Summit 2024 by Puro.earth | 17 April 2024
Responsible & Regional Deployment of Carbon Removal: A PNW Symposium Actions Panel by CO2BC, RMI, ICRLP, IGGRC, CPI, BTLCR | 18 April 2024
(NEW) Biochar: Local carbon capture solutions using place-based biochar in vineyards and forests by Napachar | 22 April 2024
(NEW) Round Table "Unlocking Net Zero: The Role of Carbon Dioxide Removal" by BCG and NextGen | 23 April 2024
(NEW) Carbon Newbie Summit by clever carbon and CarbonBetter | 23 April 2024
(NEW) CDR Reception by NextGen x Carbon Future x Carbon Business Council | 23 April 2024
(NEW) Puro.earth Noya HQ Tour by Puro.earth | 24 April 2024
(NEW) Puro.earth's West Coast CDR Summit by Puro.earth | 24 April 2024
(NEW) Permanent Carbon Removals Tour at Charm Industrial | 24 April 2024
(NEW) Stories from Carbon Removal Founders & Navigating Climate Financing by Pulse Fund & Streamline Climate | 24 April 2024
(NEW) Ocean Climate Solutions Happy Hour by 12 Tides and Nekton Labs | 24 April 2024
(NEW) Methane: 80 times worse than CO2 by Blue Dot Change | 25 April 2024
(NEW) Permanent Carbon Removals Tour at Charm Industrial by Charm Industrial | 25 April 2024
(NEW) Carbon Neutral Future - Networking Happy Hour by Carbonsmith and ClimateLaunchpad | 25 April 2024
Yale Center for Natural Carbon Capture Spring Symposium ~ Marine Carbon Dioxide Removal (mCDR) by Yale Center for Natural Carbon Capture | 25 - 26 April 2024
(NEW) AirMyne HQ Tour by AirMyne | 26 April 2024
(NEW) Permanent Carbon Removals Tour at Charm Industrial | 26 April 2024
(NEW) ALL Power Labs Open House (Biochar Carbon Removal Technologies) by ALL Power Labs | 26 April 2024
ERW24: Enhanced Rock Weathering Conference (USA) | 26-27 April 2024
(NEW) Workshop on Enhanced rock weathering in Europe hy CLand | 29 - 30 April 2024
East Africa Carbon Markets Forum | Unlocking Opportunities for Sustainable Development | 10 May 2024
Carbon Finance Bootcamp by CSU’s Soil Carbon Solutions Center | 13 May 2024
CO2GeoNet Open Forum | 21-22 May 2024
The Leading Carbon Removal Business Summit by Carbon UnboundUSA | 21-23 May 2024
Climeworks Carbon Removal Summit | 4-6 June 2024
Carbonfuture Carbon Removal Summit 2024 by Carbonfuture | 13 June 2024
Negative CO₂ Emissions hosted at the University of Oxford by CO₂RE - The Greenhouse Gas Removal Hub, with financial support from UKRI | 18-21 June 2024
Goodbye Greenhouse Gas @ The Old Fire Station by CO2RE | 20 June 2024
(NEW) Negative Emissions Summit 2024 | 20 June 2024
Carbon Capture Technology Expo North America | 26-27 June 2024
Driving Development of Ocean-Based Carbon Removal Technologies with Innovations in MRV, Oceanographic Modelling & New Policy Frameworks to Reduce Global CO2 Emissions | 9-11 July 2024
2nd Biochar Malaysia Association International Conference 2024 by International Biochar Initiative | August 13-14, 2024
Goldschmidt 2024 conference, Chicago | 18-23 August 2024
Carbfix Mineralization Summit 2024 | 12-13 September 2024
How to apply biochar in sustainability management and accounting | German Biochar Forum | 18 November 2024
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💼JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Scientist at Graphyte | Sheridan, Arkansas
"Combining pragmatism and science, Graphyte has created a carbon removal solution that accelerates progress in the race against climate change. Carbon Casting seamlessly fuses nature's ability to capture carbon with the reliability and durability of engineering, setting a new standard for carbon dioxide removal."
Director, Government Affairs and Public Policy (Western Canada) at Deep Sky | Canada
"Deep Sky is the world’s first gigaton-scale carbon removal project developer. As a commercial venture, we build carbon removal infrastructure projects and sell carbon credits to remove billions of tonnes of CO2 from the Earth’s atmosphere."
Project Manager at Captura | Pasadena, California, United States
"Captura’s unique technology, was developed and proven in Caltech’s laboratories, and uses established electrochemical concepts to enable gigaton-scalable solutions for removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere via direct ocean capture. We capture carbon dioxide using only renewable electricity and ocean water, producing no by-products."
Ocean Carbon Removal Researcher at Liquid Trees | Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India
"Liquid Trees is dedicated to harnessing the power of Diatoms as a natural solution for capturing atmospheric carbon. We focus on removing pollutants from rivers using native microalgae and Diatoms, which sequester CO2 through photosynthesis."
Public Funding Consultant at International Biochar Initiative
"The International Biochar Initiative (IBI) is a non-profit member organization which provides a platform for fostering stakeholder collaboration, good industry practices, and environmental and ethical standards to support biochar systems that are safe and economically viable."
SOLAS Post-Doctoral positions on marine Carbon Dioxide Removal
“Project#01: Constraining the Additionality Problem for Ocean Alkalinity Enhancement:
Ocean Alkalinity Enhancement (OAE) is a promising technology that could reduce atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2) by chemically converting marine CO2 into non-gaseous carbonate compounds. Adding alkalinity would thereby allow the ocean to store more anthropogenic carbon without exacerbating ocean acidification. However, this shift in carbonate chemistry would increase the saturation state for calcium carbonate (CaCO3) which may trigger a reduction in the dissolution of CaCO3 shells, a 'natural' source of alkalinity. To constrain additionality, the net impact of OAE must account for these feedbacks. The aim of this project is to quantify additionality in global models by making experimentally-informed improvements to account for OAE-triggered reductions in CaCO3 dissolution. Constraining these feedback mechanisms between OAE and the natural alkalinity cycle is crucial to evaluate additionality and will help enable both initial proof-of-concept validation and eventual monitoring, reporting and verification.
Project#2: Investigating the Additionality Effect of Ocean Alkalinity Enhancement on Air-sea Fluxes in Halifax Harbour and the Scotian Shelf:
The project aims to investigate and improve our ability to quantify the additionality effect of Ocean Alkalinity Enhancement (OAE) on air-sea carbon dioxide (CO2) fluxes through combined observation and modelling at local and regional scales. Air and sea measurements of partial pressure of carbon dioxide (pCO2) , as well as other waterside carbonate system data from fixed and mobile observing ocean platforms in Halifax Harbour and on the Scotian Shelf, will be used before, throughout, and after OAE field trials. The measurements will be combined with a biogeochemical model. Two Post-Docs will synthesise observations and model output, identify the sources of uncertainties and errors in assessing the additionality of air-sea exchange, and work on mitigating and resolving them. Project outputs will be open-source and relocatable to other sites.”
🎙️PODCASTS
Compliance and Voluntary Carbon Markets in the EU & US | Carbon Removal Newsroom
"Criticism of VCM is very common. But what about CCM?! Compliance Carbon Markets face design and political economy issues as well. Could we replace them both with industrial policy? Maybe, but that has trade-offs too. For what is a climate-concerned person to root?
This show delves into the fluctuations in the European Union's Emissions Trading System (ETS) carbon price and the U.S. Department of Energy's (DoE) efforts to boost carbon dioxide removal (CDR) investments through a purchasing challenge. The discussion spans the voluntary versus compliance carbon markets, with a focus on how the EU employs regulatory measures whereas the U.S. leverages financial incentives to address carbon emissions.
The episode also addresses the impacts of these policies on multinational corporations, the potential effects on carbon credit pricing, and the interplay between public policy and private sector initiatives in driving innovation in carbon removal technologies."
How Eion’s CEO Fell in Love with Rock Weathering | Danny in the Valley
"Eion’s CEO Ana Pavlovic joined The Sunday Times’ tech correspondent Danny Fortson to discuss enhanced rock weathering (ERW) on his 'Danny in the Valley' podcast."
Interview with Dr Ethan Cohen-Cole, CEO of Capture6 | Climate Change with Scott Amyx
"Capture6's CEO Ethan Cohen-Cole was recently invited onto the Climate Change podcast with Scott Amyx. Ethan & Scott got to talk about what sets Capture6 apart from the CDR crowd, how he built Capture6 from the ground up & where they’re headed next."
"Carbon farming has exploded!" Max DuBuisson, Indigo Ag Head of Sustainability Policy | Carbonsations
"In this episode, our guest is Max DubBuisson, Head of Sustainability Policy & Engagement at sustainable farming solutions providers Indigo Ag. Max shares with us his journey of entering the world of climate action, as well some of the ways in which Indigo is helping farmers access the carbon markets, while improving crop yields and supporting the environment."
🎥YOUTUBE VIDEOS
This is CDR Ep.98: PlantVillage with David Hughes | OpenAir
"This week we are pleased to welcome Dr. David Hughes of Penn State University to present his work with PlantVillage and discuss how we can advance biochar carbon removal to gigatonne scale."
Epiphyte Weekly Live Stream: Open Source Direct Air Capture Development | OpenAir
Joe Romm: Why DAC Isn't Scalable & Net Zero is a Dangerous Myth | Climate Chat
"Climate Chat host Dan Miller interviews climate communications host Joe Romm about his recent white paper, "Why direct air carbon capture and storage (DACCS) is not scalable and ‘net zero’ is a dangerous myth".
"Carbon farming has exploded!" Max DuBuisson, Indigo Ag Head of Sustainability Policy | Carbon Herald
"In this episode, our guest is Max DubBuisson, Head of Sustainability Policy & Engagement at sustainable farming solutions providers Indigo Ag. Max shares with us his journey of entering the world of climate action, as well some of the ways in which Indigo is helping farmers access the carbon markets, while improving crop yields and supporting the environment."
Launch Webinar: 2023 Global Biochar Market Report | International Biochar Initiative (IBI)
"IBI and US Biochar Initiative hosted the launch webinar of the 2023 Global Biochar Market Report! Drawing on perspectives from more than 1,000 global study respondents, the inaugural report marks a significant milestone in biochar market analysis. The report highlights industry growth trends, key challenges, burgeoning market demands, and the pivotal role industry organizations play in this dynamic environment."
Rootella Carbon™- Commodity Classic 2024- What's New? | Groundwork BioAg Ltd.
"A new revenue stream for growers interested in improving soil health without significantly altering existing farming practices
Nature's Most Potent Carbon Removal Solution, Now in Every Farmer's Hands."
What does a justice-centred approach to European CDR look like? | Carbon Gap
"On 19 March 2024, we brought together carbon dioxide removal enablers to call for a CDR strategy at the European Union's level. Four discussions focused on the key questions we addressed in our proposed strategy.
In this panel discussion, we looked at what a justice-centred approach to European CDR could look like, asking panellists Wim Carton, Bella Corpora, Emily Cox and Tafadzwa DuToit Nyamande questions such as:
1. What can carbon removal learn from climate justice?
2. What does just CDR look like from citizens’ points of view?
3. What is the role of industry in ensuring CDR scales responsibly?
4. What does distributive justice mean for CDR at the local to global scale?"
Liquid Trees Presentation | Liquid Trees
Closing discussions - Envisioning a carbon removal strategy for Europe | Carbon Gap
"On 19 March, we launched our carbon removal strategy, an overview in four pillars about how the EU could, and should, craft a just and sustainable vision for the deployment of carbon removal across the continent. During the closing session, we invited the rapporteurs from all four panels to share key learning points from their sessions."
Weekly Carbon Dioxide Removal Updates from 25 March - 31 March 2024 | Carbon Removal Updates
"Weekly CDR Highlights
Here's your round-up of top Carbon Dioxide Removal News / Developments, Reports & Scientific Papers from this week (𝟐𝟓 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 - 𝟑𝟏 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒):
1) Climeworks entered into a 9yr agreement worth $2.4M with LEGO Group, a leading toymaker, to permanently remove CO2 from the air on its behalf. KIRKBI also signed a $405,000 long-term agreement to secure Climeworks’ high-quality CDR services.
2) Planboo secured over $1.1 Million in funding to scale carbon removal with biochar MRV technology.
3) Climeworks, alongside project lead Battelle and project partner Heirloom, has been awarded a contract from the U.S. Department of Energy covering $50 million in funding to kickstart the direct air capture hub ‘Project Cypress’ in Louisiana.
4) French greentech NetZero raised €18M from impact fund STOA to expand biochar production in tropical areas.
5) Germany-based crypto marketplace Senken & Exomad Green - a biochar producer announced their offtake agreement for the supply of 81,600 tonnes of biochar carbon removal credits between 2025 and 2028. "One of the largest biochar deals in the world."
6) On behalf of its clients, CarbonxClimate purchased 700 metric tons of carbon removal credits (verified by Isometric) from CharmIndustrial.
7) KarbonKreditz partnered with DraxGroup for BECCS collaboration In U.S. In this collaboration, Karbon-X will procure carbon dioxide removal credits from Drax, equivalent to permanently storing 25,000 metric tons of CO2, at $350 per ton.
8) AkerCarbon & CO280 Solutions, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate on the development of large-scale CDR projects beginning in US & Canada pulp & paper industry that will deliver permanent, verifiable, affordable C removals.
9) DeepSky & Avnos partnered to deploy Hybrid DAC tech in Canada. As part of its partnership with Deep Sky, Avnos will build & install a Hybrid DAC Air Handling Unit (AHU) at Deep Sky Labs in Canada, with the capacity to remove 450 tons of CO2/yr.
10) Stockholm Exergi received it’s permit from the Land & Environment Court to build one of Europe's first large-scale facilities for BECCS. "When the facility is up and running, it will capture 800,000 tons of CO2 per year.
11) Carbon insurance pioneer Kita announced its new insurance product, designed for carbon credits generated through Enhanced Rock Weathering (ERW).
12) ZeoDAC, Inc., a new player in the field of DAC, has officially announced its launch. This Atlanta-based company aims to extract CO2 from the air using high-quality solid materials-zeolites.
13) A new report by International Biochar Initiative & USBiochar states that global biochar production reached ~352,304 metric tonnes in 2023, which equates to 650,000 metric tonnes of CDR, assuming an average of 1.9 metric tonnes of CO2 removed per metric ton of biochar.
14) Carbon to Sea initiative released a new report that provides an overview of current investments in ocean-based CDR & identifies new funding needs for research, development & demo to assess the efficacy of oCDR approaches in achieving climate goals.
15) "Coastal ocean might be a more efficient CO2 sink than the open ocean due to enhanced biological activity," a new study finds.
16) "Carbon removals as the second pillar of climate protection will be very costly in the second half of the century—estimates range from 0.3% to 3% of global economic output," a recent research finds.
17) New study provided detailed maps that factor in C & albedo to show where tree cover is likely to contribute to global warming, rather than abate it. Overall the paper found that tree restoration may yield 20-81% less climate benefit than expected."
🚨DEADLINES
CO2REhub’s Pathfinders competition call 3 is seeking to fund around 4 projects to research enhancing durability of storage or realizing GGR synergies. Projects will last up to 1 year, & funding is available at £60,000 each | Deadline: 26 March 2024
Call for Papers—Alkalinity cycling in coastal sediments: natural processes and CO2 capture methods | 29 March 2024
Extension: Biogeosciences Special Issue on OAE Environmental Impacts | 31 March 2024
2024 INR Nature Positive Solution Awards | Deadline: 05 April 2024
Focus: Nature-positive CDR, sustainable management of ecosystems, nature as infrastructure, regenerative agriculture, and circular nature-positive solutions
Abstract submissions for ICOS Science Conference 2024 are now open | Deadline: 08 April 2024
Sessions include climate extremes' impact on greenhouse gas fluxes and ocean carbon sink enhancement
Open call: The second CEEZER Carbon Coalition application window is now open—until 15 April 2024
"CEEZER Carbon Coalition is an initiative dedicated to helping early-stage project developers of durable carbon removal projects toward commercial success in the voluntary carbon market."
Carbon Negative Shot Pilot Projects | Application Deadline: 16 April 2024
Funded Research Project—UK Land Use for Net Zero Research | Deadline to Apply: 22 April 2024
“Funding for projects to fill knowledge gaps in the creation & management of new and existing woodlands & forests, contributing to understanding of the potential for GGR and storage from afforestation.”
The NetZeroPlus Flexible funding scheme is now open | Deadline to apply: 24 April 2024
“Small research projects are being invited to fill knowledge gaps in understanding the role of woodland creation and management in GHG removal in the UK”
The US federal government is requesting input for the development of marine carbon dioxide removal research to advance a key recommendation of the Ocean Climate Action Plan | Responses are due by 23 April 2024
OECD issued an RFI to seek input on interest, potential structure, benefits, and risks of mid-scale DAC facilities | Responses to the RFI are due on 25 April 2024
Environmental Engineering Perspectives on Ocean-Based Carbon Dioxide Removal | Manuscript Submission Deadline: 29 April 2024
CO2REhub announced image competition to create a visual archive for Greenhouse Gas Removal (GGR) methods, technologies, and practices | Deadline: 30 April 2024
Applications now open for 2024 DOE-sponsored Research Experience in Carbon Sequestration program | 01 May 2024
U.S. Department of Energy Announces Intent to Launch Voluntary Carbon Dioxide Removal Purchasing Challenge | Written comments are required on this challenge by 15 May 2024
Environmental Research Letter (ERL) - Focus Issue on Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR) | Article Submission Deadline: 24 May 2024
The Climate Intervention Environmental Impact Fund (CIEIF) announced another round of three grants for the first half of 2024 with increased award amounts of $65,000 each | Application Deadline: 01 June 2024
Spark Climate Solutions requests research proposals to advance scientific understanding of existing CH4 sinks & potential atmospheric methane removal approaches | Proposal Submission Deadline: 02 June 2024
The Ocean Alkalinity Enhancement Pelagic Impact Intercomparison Project (OAEPIIP) is providing funding (~$12000) for a standardized OAE experiment with microcosms | Deadline to apply: 15 June 2024
The 3rd International Conference on Negative CO₂ Emissions will be hosted at the University of Oxford by CO₂RE - The Greenhouse Gas Removal Hub, with financial support from UKRI | 18 - 21 June 202