Tag: Carbon sequestration
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Captura’s ocean carbon removal technology
Partnership with AltaSea and SoCalGas to scale up and deploy innovative Direct Ocean Capture (DOC) technology Captura, a carbon removal company founded at Caltech, is partnering with AltaSea at the Port of Los Angeles and Southern California Gas Company (SoCalGas) to develop and deploy their cutting-edge Direct Ocean Capture (DOC) technology. The technology leverages the…
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Carbon dioxide removal: innovative approaches and strategies
Carbon removal solutions: NOAA’s land, marine, and coastal approaches Climate change poses a significant threat to modern society, impacting various sectors including agriculture, environment, economy, public health, safety, and political stability. The IPCC’s 6th Assessment Report emphasizes the need for aggressive action to limit global warming to 1.5 – 2 °C above pre-industrial levels by…
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What is fungus-based carbon removal?
By Andrei Mihail Fungus-based carbon removal refers to the process of using fungi to remove carbon dioxide (CO2) from the atmosphere and store it in the soil. Fungi are well-known for their ability to break down organic matter and release nutrients into the soil. However, recent research has shown that some fungi can also store…
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Amazon invests in innovative seaweed farming
World’s first commercial-scale seaweed farm between offshore wind turbines Seaweed is a powerhouse when it comes to tackling climate change, thanks to its ability to absorb CO2 as it grows. But until now, seaweed farming has been largely limited to small-scale operations. Enter the North Sea Farm 1, the world’s first commercial-scale seaweed farm located…