The Climate Question Can nature help us to store carbon?
Jun 2, 2025
Discover how innovative methods like enhanced rock weathering and kelp cultivation are being explored to tackle carbon emissions. From the tea estates of Darjeeling to the waters off Britain's coast, scientists are unlocking nature's potential for carbon storage. Learn about the magical properties of kelp and its role in marine ecosystems. The conversation delves into the challenges of carbon removal and the financial dynamics of these green technologies, highlighting the promising intersection of sustainability and entrepreneurship.
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Kelp Cookies and Gin Experience
- Ray Ward has personally tried kelp cookies and kelp gin and found them quite nice.
- These edible forms of kelp show its potential beyond environmental uses.
Kelp's Remarkable Growth and Carbon Absorption
- Kelp covers a quarter of the world's coastlines and can grow extremely fast, up to half a meter a day.
- Coastal marine ecosystems absorb carbon up to 10 times faster than tropical forests.
What is Carbon Dioxide Removal?
- Carbon dioxide removal actively extracts CO2 from the atmosphere and stores it durably.
- Methods range from planting trees to mineral-based solutions and direct air capture chemicals.