Reversing Climate Change

Progressives generally support regulations that protect the environment.But the permitting process has become so complex that it can take five years and 500 pages of documentation to get a project off the ground.And that red tape is holding up the clean energy projects we need to reverse climate change.Chris Barnard is Policy Director at the American Conservation Coalition and a regular guest on our sister podcast, Carbon Removal Newsroom.On this episode of Reversing Climate Change, Chris joins Ross, Siobhan, and Asa to explain how regulations can prevent us from building climate infrastructure and explore the potential for bipartisan collaboration on permitting reform.Chris discusses how permitting interacts with issues of eminent domain and describes what community engagement looks like in the permitting process.Listen in for Chris’s insight on the regulatory barriers to realizing carbon removal at scale and learn how we might streamline the permitting process without weakening environmental standards.Connect with NoriPurchase Nori Carbon RemovalsNori's websiteNori on TwitterCheck out our other podcast, Carbon Removal NewsroomCarbon Removal Memes on TwitterCarbon Removal Memes on InstagramResourcesAmerican Conservation CoalitionCarbon Removal NewsroomParachute on RCC S3EP27Inflation Reduction ActSenator Manchin’s Permitting Reform BillNational Environmental Policy ActThe California Environmental Quality Act'Bootleggers and BaptistsHot CoffeeBureau of Land Management‘The Top Five Legal Barriers to Carbon Capture and Sequestration in Texas’ in ForbesOverton WindowLil Nas X’s ‘I Will Avenge U Mr. Van Gogh’ Meme

As the number of blockchain-enabled climate solutions multiplies, founders need funding to get their projects off the ground.Ben West is Head of Causes at Gitcoin, a company that helps early-stage crypto projects get funding. In his role, Ben supports Gitcoin’s climate solutions, DE&I, decentralized science, and advocacy rounds.On this episode of Reversing Climate Change, Ben joins Ross and cohosts Alexsandra Guerra, Head of Demand, and Daren McKelvey, Head of Crypto Partnerships at Nori, to discuss the process grantees go through to win funding from Gitcoin.Ben explains how his background in climate activism informs his work at Gitcoin and shares what he learned from researching blockchain-enabled climate solutions for the Ethereum Foundation.Listen in for Ben’s insight on the growth of the overlap between climate and crypto and learn how your project can apply for Gitcoin’s next climate round.Connect with NoriPurchase Nori Carbon RemovalsNori's websiteNori on TwitterCheck out our other podcast, Carbon Removal NewsroomCarbon Removal Memes on TwitterCarbon Removal Memes on InstagramResourcesGitcoinBen on TwitterAlbert Bates on Reversing Climate Change EP079Burn: Igniting a New Carbon Drawdown Economy to End the Climate Crisis by Albert BatesRadicalxChangeVitalik ButerinToucanBankless DAOEthers.jsReturn ProtocolAstro ProtocolDemeterHolochainRadical Markets: Uprooting Capitalism and Democracy for a Just Society by Eric Glen Weyl & Eric A. PosnerFWBSev.en EnergyEthereum FoundationRocky Mountain InstituteFilecoin GreenPickering Microgrid CommunityZero LabsHeliosRegen Network

To facilitate carbon removal at gigaton scale, we need investors to put their money in climate solutions.But VCs are often used to investing in in bits, not atoms. Climatetech hardware is more expensive and more challenging to replicate than software in many cases. And it’s more challenging to achieve orders of magnitude growth in a physical environment than a digital one.So, what is the best way to finance climate solutions?Dr. Marcius Extavour, PhD, is Chief Scientist and EVP of Energy and Climate at XPRIZE, a nonprofit that facilitates large-scale global competitions to crowdsource solutions to the world’s greatest challenges.On this episode of Reversing Climate Change, Dr. Extavour joins Ross, Siobhan, and Asa to explore the current landscape of climatetech investment and explains why he wants to see more women and underrepresented minorities in the capital system.Dr. Extavour discusses the carbon removal projects that are farthest along in terms of capitalization and describes the opportunities for traditional finance to fund climate solutions.Listen in for Dr. Extavour’s insight on applying the spirit of collective action from crypto to the climate space and learn how you might participate in funding climate solutions.Connect with NoriPurchase Nori Carbon RemovalsNori's websiteNori on TwitterCheck out our other podcast, Carbon Removal NewsroomCarbon Removal Memes on TwitterCarbon Removal Memes on InstagramResourcesXPRIZE FoundationDr. Extavour on TwitterClimate Tech VC NewsletterThanks a TonDr. Extavour on Reversing Climate Change S3EP71COP27Rory JacobsonCarbon 180Carbon EngineeringClimeworksSwiss Re1PointFive

Darwin and others theorized that evolution was about the survival of the fittest. But when Peter Kropotkin followed up on Darwin’s research, he discovered the competition was only part of the story of evolution in nature.And Kropotkin argued that cooperation and collaboration among organisms also helps them evolve.So, why is Darwin’s narrative the dominant one? And how can an understanding of mutualism help us protect the ecosystems we depend on and find solutions to climate change?Kristin Ohlson is an award-winning freelance journalist and author of The Soil Will Save Us: How Scientists, Farmers, and Foodies are Healing the Soil to Save the Planet. Her new release is called Sweet in Tooth and Claw: Stories of Generosity and Cooperation in the Natural World.On this episode of Reversing Climate Change, Kristin joins Ross to explain why the study of mutualism in the evolution of nature has lagged, and challenge us to recognize and protect the cooperative relationships among organisms in our ecosystems.Kristin shares some of her favorite stories from the book, describing how ranchers, scientists, and government leaders worked together to heal a degraded landscape in Eastern Nevada.Listen in for Kristin’s insight on the growth of regenerative agriculture and learn how mutualism gives organisms superpowers as they work together to survive and thrive in extreme environments.Connect with NoriPurchase Nori Carbon RemovalsNori's websiteNori on TwitterCheck out our other podcast, Carbon Removal NewsroomCarbon Removal Memes on TwitterCarbon Removal Memes on InstagramResourcesKristin OhlsonSweet in Tooth and Claw: Stories of Generosity and Cooperation in the Natural World by Kristin OhlsonThe Soil Will Save Us: How Scientists, Farmers, and Foodies are Healing the Soil to Save the Planet by Kristin OhlsonSocial Statics: The Conditions Essential to Human Happiness Specified, and the First of Them Developed by Herbert SpencerMutual Aid: A Factor of Evolution by Peter KropotkinThe Biology of Mutualism: Ecology and Evolution by Douglas H. BoucherMutualism by Judith L. BronsteinGabe Brown on Reversing Climate Change S2EP31

When corn is harvested, the remaining corn stover either gets tilled into the soil or left on top.But what if we took a portion of that corn stover, converted it into carbon-rich bio-oil, and pumped it deep underground?Peter Reinhardt is Cofounder and CEO of Charm Industrial, a carbon removal company that is working on a fleet of mobile pyrolyzers that covert ag biomass into bio-oil and sequester it underground.On this episode of Reversing Climate Change, Peter joins Ross, Siobhan, and Asa to walk us through the process Peter’s team uses to produce bio-oil and weigh in on why he refers to it as ‘BBQ sauce’ in his pitch for Charm.Peter explains why Charm developed its own measurement, reporting, and verification (MRV) system and explores how much bio-feedstock is available for bio-oil production in the US and around the world.Listen in to understand the big questions around IP in carbon removal and learn how Charm is turning biomass residue into bio-oil for use in carbon removal and other industrial applications like iron and steel.Connect with NoriPurchase Nori Carbon RemovalsNori's websiteNori on TwitterCheck out our other podcast, Carbon Removal NewsroomCarbon Removal Memes on TwitterCarbon Removal Memes on InstagramResourcesCharm IndustrialCharm Industrial’s MRV ProtocolCharm Industrial’s Carbon Removal RegistryPeter’s Blog Post on MRVThanks a TonCarbon DirectClimeworksCarbon Removal Memes on TwitterCarbon Removal Memes on Instagram

Lyn Stoler and Sonam Velani have coined the phrase Climate Industrialism to describe the optimistic, action-oriented response to climate change they already see happening in many communities around the world.Lyn and Sonam define Climate Industrialism as ‘a social and economic system built on the creation of climate technologies that yield human and environmental co-benefits.’What does that mean, exactly? And how does Climate Industrialism create a virtuous cycle for companies building climate solutions and the cities where they choose to build?Lyn and Sonam are the cocreators of Parachute, a research and storytelling project that shares climate solutions with local governments around the world to make our cities more beautiful, more livable, and more resilient.On this episode of Reversing Climate Change, Lyn and Sonam join Ross to explore their new model of Climate Industrialism and explain why cities need to take the lead on climate action.Lyn and Sonam discuss the history behind the regulations and permitting processes that slow industrial building and describe how cities can attract talent by welcoming climate industries.Listen in to understand the pros and cons of startup cities and learn what municipalities can do to promote both climate change mitigation as well as adaption and resilience through Climate Industrialism.Connect with NoriPurchase Nori Carbon RemovalsNori's websiteNori on TwitterCheck out our other podcast, Carbon Removal NewsroomCarbon Removal Memes on TwitterCarbon Removal Memes on InstagramResourcesParachuteLyn & Sonam’s Piece on Climate IndustrialismLyn on SubstackSonam on SubstackZach Caceres’ Piece for a16zUCLA Center for Healthy Climate SolutionsWhite House Accelerating Infrastructure SummitThe Network State: How to Start a New Country by Balaji SrinivasanPaul RomerStartup CitiesCharter Cities InstituteCuldesac Tempe

Does the carbon removal tech you’re developing have a shot at being cost-competitive in the real world? How might you reduce the cost of a given CDR technology? And how do you convince government funders or investors that your carbon removal idea is viable?A techno-economic assessment or TEA answers these questions.So, what is involved in conducting a techno-economic assessment? And how might it help a startup improve the economic performance of its climate tech and maximize its impact?Grant Faber is Founder and President of Carbon-Based Consulting, a firm that offers techno-economic assessments, early-stage emissions accounting, and market research for startups, investors, and environmental nonprofits in the CDR and CCUS space.On this bonus episode of Reversing Climate Change, Grant joins Ross, Siobhan, and Asa to explain why an understanding of economics is crucial in carbon removal and how a TEA helps us determine the cost per tonne of carbon removal.Grant walks us through the concept of learning rates, discussing why different technologies have different learning rates, and how founders might apply these principles to reduce costs.Listen in for insight on the potentially arbitrary nature of life cycle assessments and learn how Grant can help your organization accelerate the commercialization of carbon removal technology.Connect with NoriPurchase Nori Carbon RemovalsNori's websiteNori on TwitterCheck out our other podcast, Carbon Removal NewsroomCarbon Removal Memes on TwitterCarbon Removal Memes on InstagramResourcesCarbon-Based ConsultingGrant on LinkedInAir MinersGlobal CO2 InitiativeGlobal CO2 Initiative TEA GuidelinesAssessCCUSResearch by Jessika TrancikResearch by Greg Nemet‘Factors Affecting the Cost of Airplanes’ in the Journal of Aeronautical Sciences‘Evaluating the Causes of Cost Reduction in Photovoltaic Modules’ in Energy Policy'I, Pencil'Research by J. Doyne Farmer

The easier it is to participate in a sustainability program like Nori, the less motivation it requires for farmers to enroll.But the current lack of digitization in the ag space makes it challenging for farmers to get paid for carbon removal.So, is there an easy way to track agricultural data and compensate farmers for regenerative practices?Dane Braun is Vice President of Product at Bushel, an ag software company that is digitizing the infrastructure for grain.On this episode of Reversing Climate Change, Dane joins Ross and Nori team members Laura Satkowski and Jada Dormaier, to explain how our partnership with Bushel makes it easy for farmers to practice carbon removal.Dane shares Bushel’s efforts to standardize and connect the many digital applications available to farmers and describes how growers might use data to make decisions around implementing regenerative practices.Listen in to understand the parallels between how grain is priced as a commodity and the NORI token and learn how farmers might be able to benefit from being part of the Nori-Bushel partnership.Connect with NoriPurchase Nori Carbon RemovalsNori's websiteNori on TwitterCheck out our other podcast, Carbon Removal NewsroomCarbon Removal Memes on TwitterCarbon Removal Memes on InstagramResourcesBushelBecome a Nori Ag SupplierNori’s Partnership with FarmLogs by BushelMake Your Own Biochar on RCC S3EP25Dane Braun on UNL’s FarmBits PodcastFarmLogsFogg Behavior ModelClimate FieldViewJohn Deere Operations CenterLeaf Farm Data APIIron OxUSDA Census of Agriculture

A lot of good comes from travel. It gives us a chance to disconnect and recharge. It exposes us to new things and helps us connect with nature and other people. Plus, we contribute to the local economies in the places we visit.But travel is not always good for planet. And the climate-conscious among us often feel guilty about the emissions we create when we get on a plane or fill up at the pump for a road trip.So, what can we do to make travel more environmentally friendly?Christina Beckmann is the cocreator of Tomorrow’s Air, a collective for travelers and travel businesses to support the scale up of carbon removal technologies.On this bonus episode of Reversing Climate Change, Christina joins Ross, Siobhan, and Asa to discuss the layers of responsibility for climate change and who should be held accountable among travel operators, airlines, governments, and individual travelers.Christina explains what differentiates the adventure travel community from more “consumptive” travelers and how Tomorrow’s Air is educating both groups about carbon removal technologies.Listen in for insight on reducing your emissions when you travel and learn how to help Tomorrow’s Air build a community of carbon-removing travelers.Connect with NoriNori's websiteCheck out our other podcast, Carbon Removal NewsroomCarbon Removal Memes on TwitterCarbon Removal Memes on InstagramResourcesTomorrow’s AirTomorrow’s Air on InstagramTomorrow’s Air NewsletterAirrows on Air PodcastThe Adventure Travel Trade AssociationUN World Tourism OrganizationAnnie Duke on RCC S3EP24BrazilOutside & ATTA Survey on ClimateMcKinsey Skift Report on Net-Zero TravelIntrepid TravelTwelveClimeworkskimkimAir MinersCarbon Offsets on Last Week Tonight with John OliverSouth PoleSustainable Travel Q&AJack Andreasen on RCC S3EP22 Bonus

Local governments are surprisingly powerful levers for carbon removal.While large national governments can be slow and unwieldy, cities and counties can sometimes be much more nimble. They can get carbon removal projects off the ground quickly and share what they learn with other local governments.So, which municipalities are taking the lead in the CDR space? And how do they integrate carbon removal in the local government landscape?Susie Strife is the Boulder County Director of Sustainability, Climate Action and Resilience; Ramón DC Alatorre is Climate and Energy Coordinator for the City of Flagstaff; and Chris Neidl is Cofounder of OpenAir Collective.Together, they are collaborators in forming the Four Corners Carbon Removal Coalition, an alliance of local governments that are pooling resources to fund CDR projects in the Four Corners region of the Southwest US.On this episode of Reversing Climate Change, Susie, Ramón, and Chris join Ross and Siobhan to explain why Flagstaff and Boulder are ahead of the curve when it comes to carbon removal.They share the resistance they face when it comes to endorsing carbon offsets and explain how local governments can educate communities around carbon removal.Listen in to understand why the Four Corners model focuses on funding carbon removal projects that can be replicated and learn how Susie, Ramón, and Chris support other jurisdictions in finding local applications of CDR.Connect with NoriNori's websiteCheck out our other podcast, Carbon Removal NewsroomCarbon Removal Memes on TwitterCarbon Removal Memes on InstagramResourcesFour Corners Carbon Removal CoalitionOpenAir CollectiveBoulder County Office of Sustainability, Climate Action and ResilienceBoulder County Climate on TwitterFlagstaff Sustainability OfficeChris on TwitterOpenAir CDR Series on YouTube‘Local Governments Can Drive Carbon Dioxide Removal Innovation’Flagstaff Climate Emergency DeclarationCarbon Offsets: Last Week Tonight with John OliverEli Mitchell-Larson on Reversing Climate Change S2EP62Carbon DirectThe Oxford Offsetting PrinciplesBoulder County Climate Innovation FundStripe ClimateSustainable Cities Network