If we want to spare the Earth of runaway climate change, we must not only dramatically cut down on emissions, but also remove greenhouse gasses that already exist within our atmosphere. And while carbon capture technologies could play a big role in this, many of these … [Read more...] about Stripe customers can now donate directly to carbon capture projects
Carbon Capture
This startup makes diamonds out of CO2 captured from the atmosphere
From worker exploitation to environmental degradation, mined diamonds are fraught with problems. And while synthetically made gems are marketed to be more ethical, they are often made from fossil fuels. Looking to cover all ethical bases, a startup found a way to produce diamonds … [Read more...] about This startup makes diamonds out of CO2 captured from the atmosphere
Another company is out to capture all the CO2 it has ever emitted
When it comes to offsetting carbon emissions, Microsoft has set a new precedent for companies around the world. Instead of trying to offset more emissions than it produces on a yearly basis, the company has committed to erasing its historical carbon footprint. In other words, … [Read more...] about Another company is out to capture all the CO2 it has ever emitted
Why seagrass meadows are the carbon capture solution we need
Although rainforests are vital for capturing carbon from the atmosphere, their efficiency hardly compares to that of seagrass. According to the United Nations Environment Program, seagrass can capture carbon an incredible 35 times faster than rainforests. The only problem is … [Read more...] about Why seagrass meadows are the carbon capture solution we need
Coating seeds with microbes boosts plants’ carbon capture abilities
We need to capture more carbon from the atmosphere to slow climate change. While carbon capture technology is a possibility, one startup in Australia believes we can capture more carbon by planting seeds that are coated in microbial fungi and bacteria, which improve the plant’s … [Read more...] about Coating seeds with microbes boosts plants’ carbon capture abilities