Global Climate News

Isometric has released a new protocol for carbon removal via wastewater alkalinity enhancement (WAE), developed with their Science Team and Network of 300+ experts. CREW Carbon is the first supplier to sign up.

Research investigated anti-dissolution mechanisms of aragonite in acidified seawater using organic and inorganic additives, showing formation of protective layers that prevent dissolution under CO2.

NOAA and Carbon to Sea initiative have partnered through a three-year Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) to establish standardized data management guidelines for marine carbon dioxide removal (mCDR) projects. The partnership aims to create unified rules for researchers working on mCDR initiatives to improve knowledge-sharing and collaboration in the field.

U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski and Michael Bennet have introduced the Carbon Dioxide Removal Investment Act to create a production tax credit of $250 per ton of removed carbon (with BECCS receiving $110). The technology-neutral bill aims to support various carbon removal approaches including direct air capture, enhanced rock weathering, and marine carbon removal, while excluding companies eligible for existing 45Q credit.

Stefano Cappello, CEO and Founder of Italian carbon removal company Limenet, has shared insights about his company's work in ocean alkalinity enhancement technology. The company is focusing on improving ocean alkalinity as a method of carbon removal while simultaneously addressing CO2 reduction.

Planetary Technologies has achieved world's first successful carbon removal of 138 tonnes via Ocean Alkalinity Enhancement, delivering carbon credits to Shopify (96 tonnes) and Stripe (42 tonnes) through Project Halifax in Nova Scotia.

Equatic has appointed Edward Sanders as CEO, Jarred Guthrie as CPO, and Dame Dervilla Mitchell to Industry Advisory Board. Company plans world's largest ocean-based CO2 removal plant targeting sub-$30/tonne by 2030.

The U.S. White House and NOAA have released a national strategy for marine carbon dioxide removal (mCDR) research to determine if emerging approaches are viable climate solutions. The strategy, developed by the Fast Track Action Committee with 14 federal partners, aims to guide research efforts by 2030 to evaluate the efficacy, safety, and tradeoffs of different mCDR methods for potential deployment.

NOAA and the Biden-Harris administration have released the National Marine Carbon Dioxide Removal Research Strategy to advance research and development of marine carbon dioxide removal (mCDR). The strategy aims to evaluate different mCDR technologies including macroalgal cultivation, ocean alkalinity enhancement, direct ocean removal, and biological carbon pump enhancement while assessing their environmental impacts and effectiveness.