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Carbon Removal Newsroom Nori
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A panel show by Nori where guests discuss current events from the world of carbon removal. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carbonremovalnewsroom/support
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How InPlanet is Growing ERW
InPlanet is an enhanced weathering company spreading rock dust on agricultural fields to draw down CO2. In November, it announced a new investment of $4.6 million from a group of investors. Based in Germany, InPlanet collaborates with farmers in Brazil, aiming to remove 1 million tons of CO2 by 2026.
As they work to scale their operations, they face a similar challenge all ERW operations are dealing with right now. While the basic science of rock weathering is well understood, accurately measuring CO2 removal in real-world conditions remains a significant hurdle.
Ensuring trust in the process will require improved measurement and verification from what exists today- a problem InPlanet is working to solve.
On this episode we’re joined by InPlanet’s Head of Carbon Matthew Clarkson who recently released pre-print researchevaluating the different methods of measuring CO2 removal from rock weathering and made recommendations for areas of improvement.
ERW is technologically ready, has co-benefits, and has already attracted significant investment. It is ready to grow to climate relevant scale- but only if it can be properly measured.
On this episode we’ll talk with Matthew about his MRV research, working on the ground with Brazilian farmers, and what hurdles he sees to InPlanet’s goal of megaton removal in the next three years.
On This Episode
Radhika Moolgavkar
Mathew Clarkson
Resources
InPlanet
Fundraising News
Matthew’s Pre-print paper
Enhanced Weathering Alliance
Bloomberg article on ERW funding
Connect with Nori
Nori
Nori’s Twitter
Nori’s other podcast Reversing Climate Change
Nori’s CDR meme twitter account
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Compliance and Voluntary Carbon Markets in the EU & US
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.
On This Episode
Wil Burns
Holly Jean Buck
Radhika Moolgavkar
Resources
"Carbon Removal Is Getting Gamified", Heatmap article from Emily Pontecorvo
Connect with Nori
Nori
Nori’s X account
Nori’s other podcast Reversing Climate Change
Nori’s CDR meme X account
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What Does It Mean When Oil Majors Buy Biochar?
Do carbon removal suppliers and registries have a responsibility in choosing their customers, or in enforcing how their carbon removals are used? Is it better that the money go to carbon removal than alternative uses? What matters, and at which magnitudes?
In today's episode of Carbon Removal Newsroom, host Radhika Moolgavkar, Nori's VP of Supply and Methodology, is joined by her business panelists Susan Su, a venture capitalist at Toba Capital, and Na'im Merchant, the Co-founder and Executive Director of Carbon Removal Canada.
A spirited debate ensues about Shell Environmental Product's purchase of biochar credits, SWISS and Lufthansa Group's support of Climeworks, as well as the Copenhagen Airport's carbon removal portfolio purchase from Klimate.co. This type of industry interest in carbon removal, while directionally correct, can trigger debate within the carbon removal community. Many are happy for the support in scaling the new industry. Others worry it is better to maintain CDR's independence. This question is unlikely to be settled any time soon, but tune in and listen to some hot and yet considered takes on the matter.
On This Episode
Radhika Moolgavkar
Susan Su
Na'im Merchant
Resources
The ETH Zürich report on DAC costs
Robert Höglund's response
Connect with Nori
Nori
Nori’s X account
Nori’s other podcast Reversing Climate Change
Nori’s CDR meme X account
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The Rise of Climate Law within Carbon Removal
Law structures so much of our lives, but can feel inaccessible to those untrained. It is also in flux! How is the law being changed in response to climate change? Which laws can be adapted to suit our climate-changing country and world? And which are unprepared for new challenges?
Today's episode of Carbon Removal Newsroom is hosted by Radhika Moolgavkar, Nori's VP of Supply and Methodology. She is joined by Romany Webb, the Deputy Director of the Sabin Center for Climate Change Law at the Columbia Law School.
They discuss the evolving field of climate law, its critical role in the development of carbon dioxide removal (CDR) technologies, and the unique legal challenges presented by ocean-based CDR methods. Webb highlights the growing interest among law students in climate technology and emphasizes the importance of legal frameworks in addressing climate change. The conversation delves into the complexities of international and local laws governing oceans, the innovative concept of Community Benefits Agreements for climate projects, and the positive feedback on model law proposals intended to regulate CDR activities safely.
The episode underscores the necessity of a diverse portfolio of CDR solutions to combat the climate crisis and explores the legal opportunities and challenges facing the CDR industry’s advancement.
On This Episode
Radhika Moolgavkar
Romany Webb
Resources
Sabin Center for Change Law at the Columbia Law School
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Nori
Nori’s X account
Nori’s other podcast Reversing Climate Change
Nori’s CDR meme X account
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Biotech Trees w/ Living Carbon
Biotech trees: the new frontier
This week on Carbon Removal Newsroom, we sat down with Maddie Hall, CEO and co-founder of Living Carbon, to discuss how her company enhances the ability of photosynthetic organisms to draw down and store carbon from the atmosphere through the responsible use of biotechnology.
Listen in to hear Maddie explain how these trees are designed to absorb more carbon dioxide by leveraging C4 photosynthesis, a more efficient form of photosynthesis.
Learn about typical concerns and misconceptions regarding the risks of photosynthetically enhanced trees, and discover why tree resilience is as exciting to Living Carbon as carbon removal.
Enjoy this foray into the promising potential of biotech trees!
On This Episode
Radhika Moolgavkar
Maddie Hall
Resources
Living Carbon
CRISPER
Loblolly Pines
Open AI
Connect with Nori
Nori
Nori’s X account
Nori’s other podcast Reversing Climate Change
Nori’s CDR meme X account
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New CDR Developments in the EU
A lot has been happening in Europe lately.To break it all down for us, we’re joined by Sebastian Manhart, senior policy advisor at Carbonfuture and Initiator and Chair of the DVNE, Germany's CDR association.The episode discusses three major topics: 1) The good, the bad, and the surprising news from the concluded trilog negotiations on the Carbon Removal Certification Framework - how did reductions make it in there?2) The EU’s proposed 2040 emissions targets which quantifies the cost of inaction at 2.4 trillion euros.
3) The Green Claims Directive, which aims to address a critical issue: 53 percent of all environmental claims in Europe are misleading, and 40 percent are unfounded.Enjoy this power session on EU policy!
On This Episode
Radhika MoolgavkarSebastian Manhart
Resources
The Carbon Removal Certification Framework: Europe's Blueprint for Net-Zero
From Greenwashing to Green Trust: The State of European Environmental Claims Regulation
Understanding Carbon Removal Policy Across Europe: An Exclusive Analysis
Tech openness letter signed by 350 companies
Connect with Nori
Nori
Nori’s X account
Nori’s other podcast Reversing Climate Change
Nori’s CDR meme X account
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Customer Reviews
Always learning!
Carbon Removal Newsroom has quickly become a favorite in my feed! I'm consistently impressed by the engaging conversations, insightful content, and actionable ideas. I truly learn something every time I listen!
Good but not great
Solid podcast with knowledgeable guests. The only downsides are it can get a little corporate (corporations and ff companies are not climate champions) and the sound engineering! It can be so quiet I can’t listen unless I’m in a silent room. I have multiple pairs of headphones but none of them go loud enough to actually listen to this specific podcast out on a walk or on the bus (I don’t have this issue with any of my other podcasts).
Enjoy this oil and gas apologist podcast!
Y’all cannot imagine how a forest can hold carbon, but can imagine how oil companies can use DAC to “accelerate the climate movement.” Look inward. Challenge people. Be better.