Using Ocean Alkalinity Enhancement for Carbon Removal with Mike Kelland, CEO of Planetary

In this episode of Hardware to Save a Planet, Dylan is joined by Mike Kelland, CEO of Planetary. The company has an award-winning solution to implement Ocean Alkalinity Enhancement (OAE) for removing one billion tonnes of atmospheric CO2 by 2045. Join us as we delve into enhancing ocean alkalinity, the potential benefits of reducing ocean acidity, and the challenges faced in addressing climate change. This engaging conversation offers valuable insights into the urgent need to protect marine ecosystems and the potential of clean technologies in combating climate change.

Mike describes himself as a 20-year veteran of entrepreneurship in the sustainability space, and he is a serial founder with successful exits behind him. Mike is a qualified electrical engineer on a mission to remove one gigaton (a billion tonnes) of atmospheric CO2 annually by 2045!

Episode Resources:

• Mike Kelland on LinkedIn
• Planetary Website
• Synapse Website
  
  

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