Category: Blog

Carbon Removal Needs Decarbonization We often talk about carbon removal and decarbonization as if they live in separate lanes:One lane pulls carbon out of the atmosphere, the other about prevents it from entering in the first place. The reality is actually more intertwined. The future we’re working toward will require both, working in concert. The […]

Podcast Recap: Why the Ocean Might Just Be Our Best Ally in Climate Repair The climate crisis can feel overwhelming. But it’s also one of the most exciting frontiers for innovation. That energy came through clearly in the latest Disruptors podcast, where Planetary CEO Mike Kelland joined other leaders to discuss carbon removal, ocean health, […]

A Win for the Climate, Our Coastlines, and Community: Planetary Wins $1M XPRIZE Award On April 23, Planetary was named a winner of the XPRIZE Carbon Removal XFACTOR Award. This is a recognition that comes with a $1 million prize and a much deeper affirmation: That seawater restoration to rebalance the climate is not just […]

Building Bridges, Not Just Trails: How the Elizabeth River Trail Connects Norfolk’s Communities to Each Other—and to Nature At Planetary, we believe in the power of community-led climate action. That’s why our project at the Elizabeth River in Norfolk, Virginia, is about more than carbon removal, it’s about connection. And no one embodies that spirit […]

From kilotonne-scale carbon removals to groundbreaking research and new partnerships, 2024 was a year of leaning into our values, learning, and momentum for Planetary. Our latest Impact Report reflects the progress we’ve made, from building trust with communities to advancing the science of ocean-based carbon removal to scaling responsibly. We’re proud of what we’ve accomplished […]

Hello, kwe’, and bonjour,  As we move through the winter months, our team remains committed to pushing our ocean-based carbon removal work forward while maintaining the highest standards of monitoring, safety, and collaboration. Here’s a look at what we’ve been up to at our Halifax Harbour pilot project in the past month.  Monitoring Through The […]

Breaking Ground, Making Waves: A Conversation with Cheryl Gehue on Indigenous Leadership, Reconciliation, and Sustainability In our latest Breaking Ground, Making Waves conversation, we had the opportunity to speak with Cheryl Gehue, a Mi’kmaq woman from the Sipekne’katik First Nation in Nova Scotia. Cheryl’s career is a testament to the power of leadership, advocacy, and […]

A Major Milestone: 1,000 Tonnes of Carbon Removed – With More To Come Dartmouth, Nova Scotia — Planetary has successfully removed 1,000 net tonnes of CO2 directly from the atmosphere through its ocean alkalinity enhancement process, marking a significant milestone in its efforts to advance carbon removal solutions. This achievement underscores the organization’s commitment to […]

Overview Planetary Technologies and independent researchers from Dalhousie University’s Department of Oceanography, together with other partners, are collaborating on investigating the efficacy of ocean alkalinity enhancement (OAE) as a method to remove CO₂ from the atmosphere and store it in the ocean To help determine the dispersion rate of the alkaline minerals Planetary Technologies adds […]

Progress in Halifax We’re proud to share the success of our work in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Over the past year, our efforts resulted in the net removal of 138 tonnes of carbon from the atmosphere, which is roughly the amount of carbon 5,750 mature trees can absorb in one year. (A mature tree can absorb, […]