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How Stripe’s ‘negative emissions’ team picked its first four carbon removal projects

GreenBiz

How Stripe’s ‘negative emissions’ team picked its first four carbon removal projects. Among the many notes to myself about potential follow-up stories lies my scribbled reminder to check in on online payment tech company Stripe’s pledge last year to put at least $1 million annually toward carbon removal activities.

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When wastewater treatment plants catch a cold

Envirotec Magazine

Oskar Modin and fellow researchers measured the concentration of virus particles that were released from four different wastewater treatment plants in Sweden and compared this with how much organic carbon was released at the same time. This could have potential negative impacts on the aquatic ecosystems nearby.

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Bio-based ropes claim eco-friendly aquaculture benefits

Envirotec Magazine

New “bio” ropes made from biomaterials have the potential to replace conventional plastics of fossil origin in mussel and algae cultivation, say the groups behind their development, who claim sustainability advantages including up to 34% carbon footprint reduction compared to ropes made from conventional plastics.

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Untapped potential

Envirotec Magazine

At present, around 25% of all CO2 emitted to the air is absorbed by the oceans. When these molecules enter the water they cause acidification, having a negative impact on marine environments, particularly for shell forming organisms such as crabs and shellfish that rely on fragile eco-systems for survival.

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Demystifying the ?Absolute Zero? concept

GreenBiz

The nuances of all the various adjectives and descriptors that are used to describe climate action — from "science-based" to "net zero" to "carbon negative" — are enough to make heads spin, especially for those who spend their professional lives worrying about how to communicate these concepts. Offsetting versus insetting.

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Shooting for the moon: 3 radical innovations to remove atmospheric CO2

GreenBiz

Removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere may be as difficult as getting to the moon. . Launched on Earth Day 2019, Project Vesta aims to enhance natural weathering processes to accelerate carbon capture and storage in the world's oceans. Of the three innovations presented, Project Vesta comes in at the lowest estimated price point.

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Carbon-negative snack company AKUA offers kelp jerky and pasta

AGreenLiving

Kelp is also able to naturally remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, mitigating rising temperatures and climate change. With the dawn of this new decade, AKUA has been seeking new and innovative ways of presenting kelp into meals. ” Minimizing its carbon footprint is another crucial mission for AKUA.