Reversing Climate Change

There are few ways for individuals to participate in carbon removal. Typically, carbon removal is something that someone else does that you pay for.But what if there was a way for you to practice carbon removal in your own backyard with biochar?Connor Lascelles and Lottie Hawkins are the Cofounders of Earthly Biochar, a company that manufactures consumer-accessible biochar kilns.On this episode of Reversing Climate Change, Connor and Lottie join Ross and cohost Jada Dormaier, Supply Account Manager at Nori, to explain what differentiates biochar from charcoal and other soil amendments and how it benefits the soil.Connor and Lottie describe the process of making your own biochar in an Earthly kiln, discussing where to go for feedstock, and how neighborhoods and municipalities might develop community biochar programs.Listen in for insight on what questions to ask before you purchase biochar and learn how to try your hand at carbon removal with an Earthly kiln.Connect with NoriPurchase Nori Carbon RemovalsNori's websiteNori on TwitterJoin Nori's Discord to hang out with other fans of the podcast and NoriCheck out our other podcast, Carbon Removal NewsroomCarbon Removal Memes on TwitterCarbon Removal Memes on InstagramResourcesEarthly BiocharEarthly on InstagramRoss’ Crow Story on Reversing Climate Change Happy HourAnnalee Levin on Reversing Climate Change S2EP52Top Lid Up Draft Biochar Machine on YouTubeCharles Dowding’s Charcoal VideoJosiah Hunt at Pacific BiocharMake SoilCompost ClubStockholm Biochar ProjectExeter Biochar Retort Industrial Kiln

We live in a culture that glamorizes grit and derides giving up. But in the world of climate startups, we can’t afford to spend time on projects that aren’t working.So, how do you know when to quit?Decision Strategist Annie Duke is a retired professional poker player and World Series of Poker bracelet holder. She is also the author of several books, including Quit: The Power of Knowing When to Walk Away.On this episode of Reversing Climate Change, Annie joins Ross to explain how to apply decision-making skills from poker and her research in the context of a climate startup.Annie walks us through her three strategies for deciding when to fold, challenging us to set explicit kill criteria and leverage the ‘monkeys and pedestals’ mental model to abandon projects that aren’t working.Listen in for Annie’s insight on prioritizing moonshots that develop useful technology and learn how to persevere when projects are worthwhile—and walk away when they’re not.Connect with NoriPurchase Nori Carbon RemovalsNori's websiteNori on TwitterJoin Nori's Discord to hang out with other fans of the podcast and NoriCheck out our other podcast, Carbon Removal NewsroomCarbon Removal Memes on TwitterCarbon Removal Memes on InstagramResourcesAnnie’s WebsiteBooks by Annie DukeQuit: The Power of Knowing When to Walk Away by Annie DukeHow to Decide: Simple Tools for Making Better Choices by Annie DukeThinking in Bets: Making Smarter Decisions When You Don’t Have All the Facts by Annie DukeSuperforecasting: The Art and Science of Prediction by Philip E. Tetlock and Dan GardnerRon Conway at SV AngelPoker After DarkAstro Teller at XProject LoonGrit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance by Angela Duckworth

Communicating the science behind climate change is a challenge.But when you present these concepts in an artistic way and make the data beautiful, it’s more engaging and easier to understand. And more likely to inspire climate action.Nicole Kelner is Artist-in-Residence at My Climate Journey, where she communicates the complex challenges of climate change in a beautiful, accessible way.On this episode of Reversing Climate Change, Nicole joins Ross, Siobhan, and Asa to explore why people are drawn to her watercolor representations of scientific data and explain her efforts to communicate climate concepts accurately.Nicole describes how she incorporates humor in her artwork and brainstorms ideas for a potential collaboration with the Nori Meme Lab.Listen in to understand how Nicole thinks about AI-generated art and learn how her work makes a meaningful difference in the fight against climate change.Connect with NoriPurchase Nori Carbon RemovalsNori's websiteNori on TwitterJoin Nori's Discord to hang out with other fans of the podcast and NoriCheck out our other podcast, Carbon Removal NewsroomCarbon Removal Memes on TwitterCarbon Removal Memes on InstagramResourcesNicole’s WebsiteNicole on TwitterNicole on InstagramNicole’s PrintsNicole’s Climate MerchNicole’s CommissionsCarbonfundCarbon CollectiveClimate Tech VCPre-Order Nicole’s BookMy Climate JourneyMCJ Climate Art WorkshopsThanks a TonTwo Wolves Meme TemplateConfessional Meme‘Seaweed Ecosystems May Not Mitigate CO2 Emissions’ in ICES Journal of Marine ScienceMidjourneyDALL-E‘Colors of Climate: Nicole Kelner’s Watercolors Bring Calm to Images of Climate Change’ in The VergeCarbon Removal Memes on TwitterCarbon Removal Memes on Instagram

Nori lives at the intersection of climate and crypto, attempting to build a global commodities market for carbon removal on the blockchain.And while we’ve discussed carbon removal at length on the podcast, we’ve spent less time exploring how one might use crypto to determine a reference price for carbon.So, what does Nori look like under the hood? How can we use the blockchain as a tool to get the world’s atmospheric carbon balance back to 300 parts per million?Chris Burniske is Partner at Placeholder VC, a venture capital firm that invests in decentralized networks and Web3 services, including Filecoin, Polkadot, and Nori.On this episode of Reversing Climate Change, Chris joins Ross and Nori CEO Paul Gambill to explain what differentiates our market-based system for valuing CO2 from other climatetech projects.Chris and Paul discuss the potential to build a world of complex financial instruments around Nori and describe what market mechanisms one might use to create depth around the pricing of carbon-backed assets.Listen in to understand how Nori might evolve to become a DAO and learn what distinguishes our approach from companies making advanced market commitments to carbon removal.Connect with NoriPurchase Nori Carbon RemovalsNori's websiteNori on TwitterJoin Nori's Discord to hang out with other fans of the podcast and NoriCheck out our other podcast, Carbon Removal NewsroomCarbon Removal Memes on TwitterCarbon Removal Memes on InstagramResourcesPlaceholder VCChris on TwitterWeatherXMVeraThe Gold StandardFrontier GroupUniswap‘Isomorphism in DAO Governance’ by Mario Laul

Reforestation (and afforestation) projects can take carbon out of the atmosphere. And yet, in our current system, sometimes only the largest, most well-connected projects can afford the verification process.But what if there was a way to maintain the integrity of the MRV (Measurement, Reporting, and Verification) process, while making it accessible to anyone who wants to plant trees?Jeremy Epstein is Head of Growth at Open Forest Protocol, a Web3 platform working to transparently measure, verify, and fund forestation projects.On this CDR Happy Hour bonus episode of Reversing Climate Change, Jeremy joins Ross and Siobhan to share his definition of regenerative finance and discuss the benefits of putting carbon markets on the blockchain.Jeremy explains what differentiates OFP from other ReFi projects and explores whether or not derivatives can be good for carbon removal.Listen in for insight on balancing accuracy with accessibility in carbon markets and learn how to help OFP build the future of distributed MRV.Connect with NoriPurchase Nori Carbon RemovalsNori's websiteNori on TwitterJoin Nori's Discord to hang out with other fans of the podcast and NoriCheck out our other podcast, Carbon Removal NewsroomCarbon Removal Memes on TwitterCarbon Removal Memes on InstagramResourcesOpen Forest ProtocolThanks a TonJohn Oliver’s Piece on Carbon OffsetsVeraThe Gold StandardOpenAir CollectiveThe Network State: How to Start a Country by Balaji SrinivasanReminiscences of a Stock Operator by Edwin LefevreJason Hochman on Reversing Climate Change S3EP20Luke Wilson Meme TemplateSiobhan’s TikTok on Photosynthesis

As a nascent industry, carbon dioxide removal is often misunderstood by the general public.And that makes CDR humor very niche. Maybe only 5% of people will understand it, but those who do really, really appreciate it.Just go to a Halloween party dressed as the Climeworks stock photo, and you’ll see what we mean.Jack Andreasen serves as Manager of Carbon Management in US Policy and Advocacy at Breakthrough Energy, an organization committed to scaling the technologies we need to reach net-zero emissions by 2050. He is also a prolific writer of memes in the CDR space.On this edition of the Reversing Climate Change CDR Happy Hour, Nori Meme Lab colleagues Ross and Siobhan sit down with Jack to discuss what drew him to carbon dioxide removal and describe his role in ‘carbon middle management’ at Breakthrough.Jack shares his frustration with having to defend CDR in conversations with people outside the space, explaining how he thinks about the criticisms of direct air capture and the misinformation perpetuated by the mainstream media.Listen in to understand the range of opinions around the visual aesthetic of solar or wind farms versus DAC machines and get ideas for creating your very own meme-inspired CDR Halloween costume!Connect with NoriPurchase Nori Carbon RemovalsNori's websiteNori on TwitterJoin Nori's Discord to hang out with other fans of the podcast and NoriCheck out our other podcast, Carbon Removal NewsroomCarbon Removal Memes on TwitterCarbon Removal Memes on InstagramResourcesBreakthrough EnergyJack on TwitterJack on LinkedInJack on Substack‘Marjorie Taylor Greene Says Nancy Pelosi Leads Gazpacho Police’ in The Washington PostJason Hochman on Reversing Climate Change S3EP20ClimeworksCarbon EngineeringGlobal ThermostatSustaeraMission Zero TechnologiesVerdoxHeirloomJohn Oliver’s Piece on Carbon OffsetsAlex Grant on TwitterTangled Meme

Do you wish your career was a little more gratifying? That it gave you the chance to work on something you really care about?You don't need a science or engineering background to pursue a career in climate solutions. In fact, a variety of skill sets translate to climate work.So, how do you get into the carbon removal space? Where can you go for resources and networking opportunities?On this edition of the Reversing Climate Change CDR Happy Hour, Nori Meme Lab colleagues Asa Kamer and Siobhan Montoya Lavendar discuss their journey to a career in carbon removal, describing the college and early work experiences that inspired their work in the climate space.Siobhan and Asa share the top resources for people interested in carbon removal and encourage us to check out the AirMiners community and OpenAir Collective for networking and volunteer opportunities.Listen in for insight on who to follow for job openings in climate solutions and learn how to go about pursuing a career in the rapidly changing field of carbon removal.Connect with NoriPurchase Nori Carbon RemovalsNori's websiteNori on TwitterJoin Nori's Discord to hang out with other fans of the podcast and NoriCheck out our other podcast, Carbon Removal NewsroomResourcesThanks a TonPitzer CollegeCecil the SagehenCalifornia Wilderness CoalitionPitzer College Ontario ProgramFree SoloAirMinersAirMiners Boot UpWork on ClimateTerra.doOpenAir CollectiveOpenAir’s CDR YouTube ChannelInflation Reduction ActNa’im Merchant on TwitterNa’im Merchant’s Blog Carbon CurveClimatebaseSiobhan Montoya Lavendar on TikTokHeidi Lim on TikTokCarbon Removal Memes on TwitterCarbon Removal Memes on Instagram

On August 16, 2022, the Inflation Reduction Act was signed into law. Whatever you might think about, this legislation is certainly the biggest step forward in climate action in our lifetimes.But that’s not the only thing we have to talk about in the Nori Carbon Removal Meme Lab this week!On this episode of Reversing Climate Change, Ross sits down with fellow memeologists, Siobhan Montoya Lavender and Asa Kamer, to revel in having our Lion King Meme featured on Zeke Hausfather’s Twitter response to a New York Times opinion piece against carbon capture and storage or CCS.Ross, Siobhan, and Asa also discuss why academics in the carbon removal space have a growing bias toward high durability and high permanence, yet capital is flowing into natural climate solutions.Listen in to understand the challenges around ton-year carbon accounting and learn about public reaction to the Inflation Reduction Act and how it finances clean energy.Connect with NoriPurchase Nori Carbon RemovalsNori's websiteNori on TwitterJoin Nori's Discord to hang out with other fans of the podcast and NoriCheck out our other podcast, Carbon Removal NewsroomResourcesCarbon Removal Memes on TwitterCarbon Removal Memes on Instagram‘Every Dollar Spent on This Climate Technology Is a Waste’ in The New York TimesZeke Hausfather’s Twitter ThreadJason Hochman on Reversing Climate Change S3EP20John Daly Smoking Next to Tiger Woods Meme TemplateInflation Reduction ActDr. Julio Friedmann on Reversing Climate Change EP016The Road to Ten GigatonsNCXTon-Year Accounting on Carbon Removal Newsroom

For climate startups to find customers, attract talent, and secure funding, they need to communicate their value effectively.But how do you deliver content that explains complex ideas in an accessible way? How do you synthesize information to appeal to a variety of audiences?Nick Van Osdol is a writer on the Nori team, the creator of the Keep Cool newsletter, and host of The Keep Cool Show, a podcast that gives promising climate tech startups an opportunity to pitch investors.On this episode of Reversing Climate Change, Nick joins Ross to explain why communications is an undervalued sector within the climate space and discuss his work on the forthcoming updated version of the Nori white paper.Nick shares his interest in how the Inflation Reduction Act’s $370B for climate action will be deployed and describes the challenge of scaling supply to accommodate Advanced Market Commitments to buy carbon credits.Listen in for Nick’s take on pragmatism versus idealism in the climate space and learn how a talented content creator thinks about the geopolitical implications of scaling renewable energy.Connect with NoriPurchase Nori Carbon RemovalsNori's websiteNori on TwitterJoin Nori's Discord to hang out with other fans of the podcast and NoriCheck out our other podcast, Carbon Removal NewsroomResourcesKeep Cool NewsletterThe Keep Cool ShowNick on TwitterNori Whitepaper (this is the old version but we will update with the new version when it is published)The Network State by Balaji SrinivasanHead of Brand Marketing Opening at NoriPique ActionSullivan’s TravelsInflation Reduction ActWatershedClimatebaseEvan Hynes on Reversing Climate ChangeStanford 100% Renewables StudyThe End of the World Is Just the Beginning by Peter Zeihan

How do you create original content in the carbon removal space?In its podcast content, the Nori creative team looks for unique voices, encouraging guests on Reversing Climate Change and Carbon Removal Newsroom to explore nuance.As for their carbon removal memes, the writers are currently mining the movies they watch with their kids and popular online satirical humor (think The Onion and Reductress) for ideas.On this bonus episode of Reversing Climate Change, Ross sits down with his colleagues in the Nori Meme Lab, Siobhan Montoya Lavender and Asa Kamer, to discuss why ascribing agency to CO2 is funny and describe how they look for meme potential in cinema—not to be confused with Krysten Sinema, though they have insight on her too.Ross, Siobhan, and Asa offer stories of celebrity sightings and consider who qualifies as a ‘climate celeb,’ sharing examples of the academics and podcast guests they’re guilty of gushing over.Listen in to understand how we showcase productive disagreement in both Nori podcasts and get in on the Meme Lab team’s latest ideas for carbon removal meme threads, including ClickHole-style headlines and recaptioning existing satirical content.Connect with NoriPurchase Nori Carbon RemovalsNori's websiteNori on TwitterJoin Nori's Discord to hang out with other fans of the podcast and NoriCheck out our other podcast, Carbon Removal NewsroomResourcesCarbon Removal Memes for Climate Restorative Teens on TwitterCarbon Removal Memes on InstagramNathan For You MemeAn Inconvenient TruthAir MinersFounder’s SummitDennis Baldocci on ResearchGateElizabeth Kolbert on Reversing Climate Change S2EP50Mark Bittman on Reversing Climate Change S2EP69David Ho on Carbon Removal Newsroom S3EP41Holly BuckChris BarnardThe OnionClickHoleStubborn Little Leisure Lords on ClickHoleLet’s Rank the Religions on ClickHoleThe NeedlingReductress Meme