CARBON REMOVAL WEEKLY SUMMARY (29 JANUARY - 04 FEBRUARY 2024)-WEEK#05
Links to recent scientific papers, web posts, upcoming events, job opportunities, podcasts, and event recordings, etc. on Carbon Dioxide Removal Technology.
💸COMMERCIAL NEWS
Cultivo Raises $14m As Nature Tech Draws Focus (Forbes)
WHOI Receives $25 Million to Accelerate Search for Ocean-based Climate Solutions (WHOI)
Climeworks and Svante collaborate in development and supply for direct air capture (Climeworks)
Grassroots Carbon to provide Microsoft with soil carbon storage credits (Grassroots Carbon)
Petrofac teamed up with Aggregate Industries UK to explore the potential for carbon capture at the Cauldon cement plant in the United Kingdom (Carbon Herald)
Greenlyte Carbon To Deliver DAC Unit To Cella Mineral Storage In Kenya (Carbon Herald)
Carbon RX and King Tide Carbon Sign Strategic MOU to Elevate Carbon Sequestration and Soil Health (The Newswire)
Klimate.co and Carboneers Ink Deal For Purchase Of 4,500 Tons Of Carbon Removals (Carbon Herald)
Drax partners with Molpus Woodlands to fuel BECCS operations in the Southeast US (Drax)
NetZero partnered with ECOM trading for the deployment of biochar in coffee farming (NetZero)
Global Thermostat commissions first containerized T-Series system for multi-tonne Direct Air Capture of carbon dioxide (Global Thermostat)
PicoNext and Tomorrow’s Air Collaborate for Transparent Carbon Removal (CoimTrust)
BeZero Carbon And General Index Partner To Marry Carbon Credit Quality With Price (Carbon Herald)
📝RESEARCH PAPERS
Alkaline mineral addition to anoxic to hypoxic Baltic Sea sediments as a potentially efficient CO2-removal technique
Fuhr, M., Wallmann, K., Dale, A. W., Kalapurakkal, H. T., Schmidt, M., Sommer, S., ... & Geilert, S. Alkaline mineral addition to anoxic to hypoxic Baltic Sea sediments as a potentially efficient CO2-removal technique. Frontiers in Climate, 6, 1338556.
Nature-based solutions for carbon sequestration in urban environments
Pereira, P., Wang, F., Inacio, M., Kalinauskas, M., Bogdzevič, K., Bogunovic, I., ... & Barcelo, D. (2024). Nature-based solutions for carbon sequestration in urban environments. Current Opinion in Environmental Science & Health, 100536.
Sustainability limits needed for CO2 removal
Deprez, A., Leadley, P., Dooley, K., Williamson, P., Cramer, W., Gattuso, J., Rankovic, A., Carlson, E.L., Creutzig, F. (2024). Sustainability limits needed for CO2 removal. Science, 484-486.
Liming effects on microbial carbon use efficiency and its potential consequences for soil organic carbon stocks
Schroeder, J., Dǎmǎtîrcǎ, C., Bölscher, T., Chenu, C., Elsgaard, L., Tebbe, C. C., ... & Poeplau, C. (2024). Liming effects on microbial carbon use efficiency and its potential consequences for soil organic carbon stocks. Soil Biology and Biochemistry, 109342.
Effects of CO2 capture on waste concrete/sodium nitrate form-stable phase change composites for energy storage
Xiong, Y., Tian, X., He, M., Ren, J., Xu, Q., Wu, Y., ... & Ding, Y. (2024). Effects of CO2 capture on waste concrete/sodium nitrate form-stable phase change composites for energy storage. Journal of Cleaner Production, 140896.
Carbon Sequestration for Climate Resilience by Harnessing Nature's and Technological Power
Roy, S. (2023). Carbon Sequestration for Climate Resilience by Harnessing Nature's and Technological Power.
Negative Emission Technologies and Climate Cooperation
Boldrini, M., Bosetti, V., & Nunnari, S. (2024). Negative Emission Technologies and Climate Cooperation (No. 10905). CESifo.
Carbon cycle feedbacks in an idealized simulation and a scenario simulation of negative emissions in CMIP6 Earth system models
Asaadi, A., Schwinger, J., Lee, H., Tjiputra, J., Arora, V., Séférian, R., ... & Jones, C. D. (2024). Carbon cycle feedbacks in an idealized simulation and a scenario simulation of negative emissions in CMIP6 Earth system models. Biogeosciences, 21(2), 411-435.
A synthesis of ocean total alkalinity and dissolved inorganic carbon measurements from 1993 to 2022: the SNAPO-CO2-v1 dataset
Metzl, N., Fin, J., Monaco, C. L., Mignon, C., Alliouane, S., Antoine, D., ... & Wimart-Rousseau, C. (2024). A synthesis of ocean total alkalinity and dissolved inorganic carbon measurements from 1993 to 2022: the SNAPO-CO2-v1 dataset. Earth System Science Data, 16(1), 89-120.
TimberTracer: A Comprehensive Framework for the Evaluation of Carbon Sequestration by Forest Management and Substitution of Harvested Wood Products
Boukhris, I., Collalti, A., Lahssini, S., Dalmonech, D., Nakhle, F., Testolin, R., ... & Valentini, R. (2024). TimberTracer: A Comprehensive Framework for the Evaluation of Carbon Sequestration by Forest Management and Substitution of Harvested Wood Products. bioRxiv, 2024-01.
Probing Structural Transformations and Degradation Mechanisms by Direct Observation in SIFSIX-3-Ni for Direct Air Capture
Barsoum, M. L., Hofmann, J., Xie, H., Chen, Z., Vornholt, S. M., Dos Reis, R., ... & Farha, O. K. (2024). Probing Structural Transformations and Degradation Mechanisms by Direct Observation in SIFSIX-3-Ni for Direct Air Capture. Journal of the American Chemical Society.
Quaternized Plant-Based Porous Biochar for Direct Air Capture of CO2 by Moisture-Swing Adsorption
Cheng, X., Sun, X., Zheng, S., Zhou, W., Yuan, Z., Zhu, L., & Chen, X. (2024). Quaternized Plant-Based Porous Biochar for Direct Air Capture of CO2 by Moisture-Swing Adsorption. Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research.
Emergent methane mitigation and removal approaches: A review
Mundra, I., & Lockley, A. (2023). Emergent methane mitigation and removal approaches: A review. Atmospheric Environment: X, 100223.
Biomass yield potential on U.S. marginal land and its contribution to reach net-zero emission
He, Y., Jaiswal, D., Long, S. P., Liang, X. Z., & Matthews, M. L. (2024). Biomass yield potential on US marginal land and its contribution to reach net‐zero emission. GCB Bioenergy, 16(2), e13128.
Nature Based Solutions: Carbon Sequestration by Standing Trees in Urban Parks and Gardens of Katni City in Madhya Pradesh, India
Bhatnagar, P., Barman, R., & George, J. P. (2024). Nature Based Solutions: Carbon Sequestration by Standing Trees in Urban Parks and Gardens of Katni City in Madhya Pradesh, India. International Journal of Environment and Climate Change, 14(1), 660-675.
Sea otter recovery buffers century-scale declines in California kelp forests
Nicholson, T. E., McClenachan, L., Tanaka, K. R., & Van Houtan, K. S. (2024). Sea otter recovery buffers century-scale declines in California kelp forests. PLOS Climate, 3(1), e0000290.
Prioritizing Non-Carbon Dioxide Removal Mitigation Strategies Could Reduce the Negative Impacts Associated with Large-Scale Reliance on Negative Emissions
Ampah, J. D., Jin, C., Liu, H., Afrane, S., Adun, H., Morrow, D., & Ho, D. T. (2024). Prioritizing Non-Carbon Dioxide Removal Mitigation Strategies Could Reduce the Negative Impacts Associated with Large-Scale Reliance on Negative Emissions. Environmental Science & Technology.
Assessing the effective settling of mineral particles in the ocean with application to ocean-based carbon-dioxide removal
Yang, A. J., & Timmermans, M. L. (2024). Assessing the effective settling of mineral particles in the ocean with application to ocean-based carbon-dioxide removal. Environmental Research Letters.
Investigating Terrestrial Carbon Uptake Over India Using Multimodel Simulations of Gross Primary Productivity and Satellite-Based Biophysical Product
Uchale, G., Deb Burman, P. K., Tiwari, Y. K., Datye, A., & Sarkar, A. (2023). Investigating Terrestrial Carbon Uptake Over India Using Multimodel Simulations of Gross Primary Productivity and Satellite‐Based Biophysical Product. Journal of Geophysical Research: Biogeosciences, 128(11), e2023JG007468.
📰WEB POSTS
Ocean Visions Selects Innovators for Second Cohort of Launchpad Program (Ocean Visions)
Viewpoint: What’s the science (if any) behind the regenerative agriculture movement? (GLP)
Why biochar as a permanent carbon sink is essential for achieving climate targets (Illuminem)
A list of every direct air capture (DAC) company in the world (Carbon-based Commentary)
Startups Aim to Turn Plant Waste Into Concentrated Carbon—and Bury It (Mother Jones)
New Global Empowerment Meeting Incubation Fund supports its first cohort of innovative projects focused on developing countries (Harvard Kennedy School)
Representatives Introduce Legislation to Improve Soil Health, Sustainability on Farms (Morning AgClips)
Cement Can Be A (More) Sustainable Material (Arch Daily)
South Pole Announced New Validated Emissions Reduction Targets (South Pole)
Navigating the European Science and Policy landscape for Carbon Dioxide Removal (Rescue)
The right bacteria turn farms into carbon sinks (ars Technica)
Can tapping into environmental DNA reveal kelp’s carbon sequestration potential? (Responsible Seafood Advocate)
Welcoming Biomass Projects: A New Core Partner for Nature Positive Economy CRC (Nature Positive Economy CRC)
Can Ocean Energy Power Carbon Removal? (NREL)
Research Undermines Claims that Soil Carbon Can Offset Livestock Emissions (DeSmog)
Larfarge, CarbiCrete take steel slag and create carbon-negative concrete blocks (Daily Commercial News)
Leilac-2 Cement Plant To Operate At A New Location Amidst Clinker Production Halt (Carbon Herald)
44.01 drilled first borehole and conducted initial safety and injectivity tests (LinkedIn)
Project Carbdown Greenhouse: Experiment Extension Week (Carbon Drawdown Initiative)
📑REPORTS
Geologic Sequestration of Carbon Dioxide—The State of Responsible Primacy
The role and value of BECCS in the USA
What next for carbon dioxide removals
First-Ever Survey on Carbon Removal in Canada
🗣️DISCUSSIONS
Nature-based solutions for carbon sequestration in urban environments
A comprehensive assessment of electrochemical ocean alkalinity enhancement in seawater: kinetics, efficiency, and precipitation thresholds
🧰CDR FIRMS
280.earth
Climate Farmers
Klimate.co
📆UPCOMING EVENTS
(NEW) The Blueprint: Asserting Luxembourg's Leadership in Carbon Removal Finance | 05 February 2024
(NEW) mCDR in the Southern Ocean by Southern Ocean Observing System | 06 February 2024
(NEW) This Is CDR Ep93: Airhive by OpenAir Collective | 06 February 2024
(NEW) ReACH Innovation Summit | February 6-7, 2024
ReACH’s inaugural summit will connect elite, regenerative agrifood innovators from around the globe to St. Louis’s $278B in agrifood purchasing power.
Science Communication Training on Ocean Carbon Dioxide Removal by Compass | Session 2: 18 February 2024
MRV for Ocean-Based CDR: Innovations in Modeling and Observations by Ocean Vision | 08 February 2024
DAC Day 2024: Hopes, Hubs, and Hurdles by Bipartisan Policy Center, Department of Energy | 08 February 2024
(NEW) CRC Check-in/Webinar with the Open Source Hardware Association by OpenAir Collective | 12 February 2024
2024 North American Biochar Conference | 12 - 15 February 2024
(NEW) Biochar Social Hour by The US Biochar Coalition, US Biochar Initiative, and International Biochar Initiative | 13 February 2024
(NEW) A look at ARPA-E programs to support MRV of mCDR | 14 February 2024
Report Launch Event "Agenda for a Progressive Political Economy of CDR" by Institute for Carbon Removal Law and Policy | 14 February 2024
(NEW) Quarterly Policy Update: CDR policy in the Nordics by Carbon Gap | 15 February 2024
National Oceanographic Partnership Program (NOPP) mCDR Principal Investigator Open Meeting | 17 February 2024
Ocean Visions at Ocean Sciences Meeting 2024 | 18-23 February 2024
Advancing Responsible Field Trials: A Workshop for Ocean Alkalinity Enhancement with Co-Hosts Carbon to Sea and [C]worthy | 18 February 2024
mCDR Networking Event during 2024 Ocean Sciences Meeting by Ocean Carbon & Biogeochemistry (OCB), Carbon to Sea, Exploring Ocean Iron Solutions (ExOIS), [C]Worthy, and Ocean Visions | 19 February 2024
CM31A-04 Ocean-based Carbon Dioxide Removal in the 2020s: Getting Answers to the Important Questions | 21 February 2024
TH43D – Establishing Ocean Carbon Dioxide Removal Policies | 22 February 2024
(NEW) Permanence of Biochar wEBInar Series: Session 1 by European Biochar Industry | 19 February 2024
(NEW) The Future of Carbon Removal: What Lies Ahead for Carbon Markets by Carbonfuture | 20 February 2024
OCB OAIC and SOLAS Social Gathering during 2024 Ocean Sciences Meeting | 21 February 2024
(NEW) Permanence of Biochar wEBInar Series: Session 2 by European Biochar Industry | 26 February 2024
BIO-Carbon Annual Meeting 2024 by National Oceanography Centre | 27 - 29 February 2024 | Registration closes on 31st January 2024
(NEW) First NYCDR Happy Hour of 2024! by OpenAir Collective, Carbon Business Council & DAC Coalition | 28 February 2024
CO2ol Down Workshops by Carbon Market Watch | 29 February 2024
Roads to Removal: Options for Carbon Dioxide Removal in the United States by University of California Merced | 29 February 2024 (Public Lecture—Live-stream and in-person)
South Australia Forum, Australian Biochar Industry 2030 Roadmap by ANZ Biochar Industry Group | 29 February 2024
Roads to Removal: Options for Carbon Dioxide Removal in the United States by University of California Merced | 01 March (Public Symposium—in-person only)
(NEW) Permanence of Biochar wEBInar Series: Session 3 (European Biochar Industry Members Only) | 04 March 2024
(NEW) A CDR strategy for Europe by Carbon Gap | 19 March 2024
(NEW) ERW24: Enhanced Rock Weathering Conference (USA) | 26-27 April 2024
The Leading Carbon Removal Business Summit by Carbon UnboundUSA | 21-23 May 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
2nd Biochar Malaysia Association International Conference 2024 by International Biochar Initiative | August 13-14, 2024
💼JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Assistant Professor - Carbonate Chemistry or Biogeochemistry at The University of Southern Mississippi, US | Deadline: 01 March 2024
“Potential areas of research include but are not limited to: ocean acidification; blue carbon, and effects of natural and anthropogenic stressors on the carbon cycle in coastal ecosystems. We are particularly interested in scientists bringing expertise in carbonate formation, dissolution, and transformation and understanding the impact of these processes on biogeochemical cycles in coastal ecosystems (e.g. the role of carbonates as a long-term storage mechanism of carbon dioxide).
The candidate will be expected to: (1) develop a strong, nationally recognized and externally funded research program; (2) publish in peer-reviewed literature; (3) mentor graduate students; and (4) participate in graduate and undergraduate instruction in the Division of Coastal Sciences and School of Ocean Science and Engineering. Evaluation of applications will consider the potential of candidates to develop collaboration within SOSE, as well as with other USM academic units including the School of Biological, Environmental, and Earth Sciences.”
Postdoctoral and Research Scientists Positions, Inorganic Carbon and Water Modeling for EMW and OAE at Yale University
“We intend to hire seven professionals (postdoctoral associates and/or research scientists) to participate in the Global Ocean and Land Alkalinization (GOAL-A) Project. This study, which is funded by the Department of Energy (DOE) Earth Shot Program, is a collaboration among scientists at Yale, Georgia Tech, Princeton, and Texas A&M universities that aims to create a soils-to-oceans modeling framework to evaluate the efficacy, co-benefits, and risks of enhanced mineral weathering (EMW) and ocean alkalinity enhancement (OAE). To support this interdisciplinary initiative, we are seeking applicants with proficiency in modeling that is relevant to simulating physical and chemical processes that govern the flows of water, energy, and chemicals within and between watersheds, river networks, the atmosphere, and the ocean. We are especially interested in candidates with expertise in earth-system and climate modeling, ocean circulation/biogeochemical modeling, river-network modeling, watershed modeling, and reactive transport modeling.”
Application for Postdoctoral Research Associate, Ocean Circulation/Biogeochemistry Modeling at The High Meadows Environmental Institute at Princeton University
“The High Meadows Environmental Institute at Princeton University is seeking a Postdoctoral associate or more senior researcher(s) in the area of ocean circulation and biogeochemistry modeling to work with Professor Laure Resplandy, as part of the "Global Ocean and Land Alkalinization (GOAL-A)," a new Department of Energy (DOE) Earth Shot collaborative project between scientists at Yale, Georgia Tech, Princeton and Texas A&M. At Princeton, the postdoc will investigate the impact of enhanced weathering and ocean alkalinity enhancement on ocean/atmospheric carbon dioxide concentrations, ecosystems, and ocean pH.”
Various Open Positions at Isometric
“Isometric's mission is to avert climate disaster by ensuring the transition to carbon removal happens responsibly and fast.”
Postdoctoral Scientist in mCDR Modeling at Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences | East Boothbay, ME
“Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences seeks a Postdoctoral Scientist for a three-year position beginning as soon as possible, to model the vertical transport of carbon by marine zooplankton. This position is part of an ARPA-E funded project focused on monitoring, reporting, and verification (MRV) of ocean fertilization marine carbon dioxide removal (mCDR) strategies. The successful candidate will construct a trait-based model of carbon transport by vertically migrating zooplankton. To do so, this person will analyze extensive optical datasets to determine key parameterizations for the model, alongside co-PIs at the Bermuda Institute of Ocean Science (BIOS) who have collected and curated the datasets. This model will then be used for sensitivity analyses to optimize implementation of vertical migration and associated carbon transport in a separate coupled regional-biogeochemical ocean model, which will be constructed and implemented by co-PIs at UCLA.
This project will be collaborative, fast-paced, and exciting, with strong tech2market and carbon accounting components. The successful candidate will focus on the stand-alone zooplankton vertical migration model, but will be an integral part of an interdisciplinary team, and will gain exposure to the fast-breaking field of mCDR MRV and carbon accounting. Remote and in-person candidates will be considered.”
Postdoctoral scientist position in oceanography at Studley Campus of Dalhousie University | Halifax, NS
“We are seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral scholar to work on development of Monitoring and Verification (MRV) Frameworks for Ocean-based Carbon Dioxide Removal in Canadian Atlantic Waters (Bedford Basin, Canada). This MITACS Elevate-sponsored position provides a unique opportunity to gain experience working closely with a R&D-focused sensor company in addition to the research component of the project.”
Postdoctoral Scientist in Trace Metal Biogeochemistry at Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences | East Boothbay, ME
“Bigelow Laboratory invites applications for a Postdoctoral Scientist to study the biogeochemical cycling of trace metal micronutrients such as iron, manganese, zinc, nickel, copper, and cobalt by marine plankton in our Trace Metal Biogeochemistry Laboratory. The position will focus primarily on two projects: 1) biogeochemical cycling of particulate trace elements in the South Pacific and Southern Oceans as part of the GEOTRACES GP17 section, and; 2) investigations into factors influencing dissolution and bioavailability of particulate iron and other trace elements, including with respect to controls on the efficiency of marine carbon dioxide removal strategies.”
The Eisaman Lab at Yale University is currently hiring for the Postdoctoral Research Associates:
“The Eisaman Lab for Carbon Removal and Clean Technologies at Yale University is open to prospective postdocs, graduate students, and undergraduates from a wide range of fields in science and engineering with interests in carbon dioxide removal. Students are encouraged to get in touch if they are interested in joining the lab.”
Various Job Openings at Banyu Carbon:
“Banyu Carbon aims to radically reduce the cost of carbon capture. By providing low cost and easily verified carbon credits to companies and governments with ambitious climate goals, we seek to avoid the worst environmental impacts of climate change and hasten the transition to a net-zero carbon economy.”
Manager - Climate Aligned Industries, Carbon Dioxide Removal (Pacific Northwest) at RMI | Remote, United States
“RMI is seeking a Manager to support our Carbon Dioxide Removal initiative. The Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR) Initiative is focused on supporting the responsible and effective testing, development, and deployment of CDR techniques, through thought and action.
Our thought includes:
-Deep and rigorous reviews of scientific and technological advancements relevant to CDR.
-Techno-economic analysis.
-Multi-sector roadmaps for the responsible scale-up of the CDR field.
-The design of new concepts and interventions needed to advance the CDR field.”
VP of Marketing and Public Affairs at Capture6 | Remote, California, USA
“At Capture6 we are developing rapidly scalable carbon removal and decarbonization solutions and creating environmental benefits to accelerate the transition to a decarbonized global economy. Our projects create dual benefits to climate and water sectors. As we continue to grow, we are seeking a dynamic and experienced VP of Marketing and Public Affairs to join our team.”
Carbon Removal Specialist & Carbon Removal Business Developer Manager at Holcim | Zug, Switzerland
“As a global leader in innovative and sustainable building solutions, Holcim is enabling greener cities, smarter infrastructure and improving living standards around the world.”
Early career and a Senior Level CDR Verification Engineer/Scientist at 350Solutions
“350Solutions is a small independent consulting group focused on independent evaluation and verification of Carbon Removals.”
Carbon Partnerships Associate at Nori | New York City
“We’re a team of believers. We believe that humanity can stop and even reverse climate change by removing over 1 trillion tonnes of CO2 from the atmosphere. How do we get people to remove that much carbon at scale? Pay them! Nori’s marketplace is the infrastructure that creates the financial incentive for people and companies to remove massive amounts of CO2 from the air.
We are a venture-backed and values focused company, and we care deeply about people and our planet. Our team is made up of a diverse set of people with complementing skill-sets, all unified on the mission to address the climate crisis by enabling global CO2 removal.”
Data analyst – Carbon Removal Ecosystem at Carbon Gap | Brussels, London, Remote - GBP, Remote - EUR
“Carbon Gap is the only environmental NGO in Europe dedicated solely to independent research and advocacy for carbon dioxide removal (CDR), with the largest number of CDR-focused policy professionals.”
🎙️PODCASTS
How can companies contribute to industry scale?: Gigaton thinking - with MASH Makes | The Carbon Removal Show
“What happens when an individual company bakes industry scale up into their business philosophy? In this episode, Jakob Andersen shares the “gigaton thinking” mindset that drives his company, MASH Makes, in their approach to business and biochar.
MASH Makes started as a project at the Technological University of Denmark focusing on technology that could convert various waste streams (mainly residue biomass) into different energy products. In short, MASH Makes use automated machines that are able to produce bio oil, hydrogen and electricity from agricultural waste, with the main byproduct of this process being biochar – a soil amendment that actively absorbs CO2 from the atmosphere.”
Soaking up Carbon From the Atmosphere | Everybody in the Pool
“This week on Everybody in the Pool, we’re exploring a topic that once seemed fanciful, unlikely at best, and even slightly controversial: carbon removal. Literally, taking carbon dioxide out of the air and storing it so it doesn’t keep warming the planet. In fact, in 2022, the UN released a report that essentially said developing carbon removal technology is not optional, in addition to cutting emissions, if we want to keep warming to manageable (ie, not catastrophic) levels. So this week, we’re talking with one of the most promising players in the space, Spiritus, whose CEO Charles Cadieu details the novel material they’ve invented that will eventually become orchards of carbon-absorbing fruits.”
Nori's collab with the Texas Climate-Smart Initiative—w/ Dr. Julie Howe, Professor of Soil Science & Project Director of TCSI | Reversing Climate Change
“Everyone right now is talking about regenerative agriculture. What does it look like when major cash crops work to improve their practices? How can the Department of Agriculture and agricultural science programs at universities support the changes so that major commodity operations can derisk their transition?
In today's episode of Reversing Climate Change, Nori Cofounder Ross Kenyon is joined by Nori Supply Account Manager, Jada Dormaier, to discuss Nori's partnership with the Texas Climate-Smart Initiative. Dr. Julie Howe, Project Director of the program and Soil Scientist at Texas A&M, joins the show to talk about her work trying to understand nutrient cycling and change the way we farm.
The conversation delves into Dr. Howe's background and what led her to focus on soil chemistry and eventually agricultural sustainability, which is a hot topic even in places some might not expect. It isn't all about yield!
They explore the complexities of agricultural research within an open system with countless variables, which hurts Ross's brain, before moving into a discussion about carbon credits and how farmers can consider these opportunities and additional government programs for ecosystem services.
Dr. Howe emphasizes the importance of implementing climate-smart farming practices, not only for the environment but also for the sustainability and profitability of farming operations. Listen in to get a glimpse inside Nori and the Texas Climate-Smart Initiative.”
Carbon Removal 101: What is CDR?!—w/ Radhika Moolgavkar, Head of Supply and Methodology at Nori | Reversing Climate Change
“Reversing Climate Change is many things: a repository of deep dives into carbon removal, a way to intimately understand the thought processes of the folks at Nori working to build a scalable carbon removal marketplace, and a massive catalogue of the infinite number of climate-adjacencies that tickle host Ross Kenyon's brain. And sometimes you've got to get back to basics and reintroduce a topic to catch new listeners up. To that effect, today's show is twenty minutes on the basics of carbon removal.
In this episode, Ross Kenon, Cofounder of and Director of Creative & Marketing at the Nori carbon removal marketplace, chats with Nori's Head of Supply and Methodology, Radhika Moolgavkar, about carbon removal—what it is and why it's necessary.
They discuss the differences between open and closed CDR systems, the need for a combination of all carbon removal technologies, and why carbon accounting is so complex. They also touch on the intersection of carbon removal technologies with the oil and gas industry and the geopolitical considerations involved in carbon removal strategies.”
🎥YOUTUBE VIDEOS
The Outlook for Carbon Removals in 2024 | CUR8 - Carbon Removals
“This webinar delves into:
- Carbon Removals at #cop28
- Article 6.4 and the voluntary rule setters
- Carbon removal financing and the role of multi-year offtake agreements
- How removals fit into overall climate action plans”
CO2 Removal Research | UConn
“As efforts to address the effects of a warming planet ramp up, C02 removal is at the forefront of sustainability. But what happens to that carbon dioxide once it’s removed from the environment? Researchers at UConn are showing how it can be converted into chemicals, fuels, and other beneficial applications by using reagents that are inexpensive, non-toxic, and help the environment.”
Carbon Removal Solutions, Risks from `Forever Chemicals' | Bloomberg Businessweek | Bloomberg Podcasts
“Champion and Partanna CEO Rick Fox discusses pioneering scalable carbon removal solutions for building materials. Cally Edgren, Senior Director of Sustainability at Assent, talks about the risks associated with PFAS or forever chemicals.”
LogOn: California Startup Removing Carbon From Ocean | VOANews | Voice of America
“Capturing and removing carbon from our environment is one way scientists are combating climate change. A tech startup in Los Angeles is developing ways to draw carbon dioxide from the ocean. Genia Dulot has our story in this week’s episode of LogOn.”
Equity, Inclusion and Carbon Dioxide Removal | Carbon Unbound
“How can we ensure fairness and justice in the emerging field of Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR)? This video explores the critical questions of equity and inclusion in CDR development and deployment.
Key issues discussed:
-Embedding equity and diverse perspectives directly into CDR frameworks and standards.
-Prioritising the needs and voices of communities most impacted by climate change.
-Recognising the potential of the Global South to host effective CDR solutions.
By integrating equity and inclusion now, at the early stages of the CDR industry, we can build a truly equitable and just transition to a decarbonised future. Let's work together to ensure CDR benefits all communities and contributes to a better future for everyone.”
Q&A about the Bezos Earth Fund $1M Greenhouse Gas Removal Ideation Prize | AirMiners
“New year, new prize competition! On January 30th we'll host a Q&A with David Lang from the Experiment Foundation talking about the Bezos Earth Fund $1M Greenhouse Gas Removal Ideation Prize application process, criteria for evaluation, and outline the support provided by the Experiment Foundation.
In a nutshell, the two-tier challenge is designed to illuminate and inspire groundbreaking ideas in the race to scale technological greenhouse gas removal solutions. The first phase involves awarding up to $4,000 to up to 50 compelling one-page proposals that present an innovative solution to a major Greenhouse Gas Removal (GHGR) challenge. Then, the optional second phase has 12 of the most promising ideas will receive grants of up to $50,000 to validate and experiment with the proposed solution space, accelerating the GHGR initiatives to scale.”
This Is CDR Ep. 92: Banyu Carbon with Dr. Alex Gagnon | OpenAir
“This week we are pleased to welcome Alex Gagnon and Julian Sachs from Banyu Carbon to present and discuss the company's novel photochemical CDR process to capture carbon dioxide from seawater.”
Battling climate change with carbon neutral building materials | Yahoo Finance
“Partanna Founder and CEO Rick Fox joins Yahoo Finance to discuss how his company aims to reduce the construction's carbon footprint and revolutionize how buildings are made.”
🚨DEADLINES
Keeling Curve Prize Application | Deadline to apply: 12 February 2024
“The Global Warming Mitigation Project’s flagship program, the Keeling Curve Prize, awards $50,000 annually to each of 10 global projects that demonstrate the ability to reduce, replace, or remove greenhouse gases in the atmosphere and oceans.”
Invitation to Apply: Forest Carbon Technology Working Group | Deadline: 12 February 2024
(NEW) Black Veatch’s IgniteX carbon dioxide removal accelerator accepting applications from innovators | Applications are due by 19 February 2024
The application of biotechnology to carbon removal, Intent to Submit Online Form | 26 February 2024
Call for Proposals (Full Application online form) will be available on 1 March 2024 with the final submission due on 26 April 2024.
National Biochar Awards | Nominations close 29 February 2024
Exploratory Grants for Atmospheric Methane Research: Spark Climate Solutions, a science-driven nonprofit, requests research proposals to advance scientific understanding of existing methane sinks and potential atmospheric methane removal approaches | Deadline: 01 March 2024
Remove accelerator program open applications for their upcoming sixth cohort of CDR startups | Deadline to apply: 01 March 2024
Apply to Cohort 4 of Venture For ClimateTech – 2024 | Deadline: 01 March 2024
(NEW) The 4 Corners Carbon Coalition is accepting applications for its 2nd catalytic grant round, with a focus on projects related to "Carbon Removal + Liability Biomass" that address both CDR & forest fire prevention | Deadline to apply: 15 March 2024
(NEW) AirMiners Launchpad Accelerator applications due 21 March 2024
“AirMiners Launchpad engages with entrepreneurs in an intensive six-week program for early carbon removal teams or individuals striving to advance their startup to remove carbon from the atmosphere.”
(NEW) 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
Extension: Biogeosciences Special Issue on OAE Environmental Impacts | 31 March 2024
(NEW) Abstract submissions for ICOS Science Conference 2024 are now open | Deadline: 08 April 2024
Environmental Engineering Perspectives on Ocean-Based Carbon Dioxide Removal | Manuscript Submission Deadline: 29 April 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
(NEW) 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 2024
