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# Planetary Technologies

Seawater restoration to rebalance the climate

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- [Planetary's 2023 Impact Report](https://www.planetarytech.com/planetarys-2023-impact-report/) - We are excited to announce the release of Planetary’s 2023 Impact Report, showcasing the progress we've made in advancing Ocean Alkalinity Enhancement (OAE) to combat climate change. In this report, you'll find a detailed look at our 2023 projects, as well as our research, partnerships, and MRV. Our 2023 Impact Report reflects not only our
- [Two-Eyed Seeing Committee : Kick-off Session](https://www.planetarytech.com/two-eyed-seeing-committee-kick-off-session/) - On April 28, 2026, we held the kickoff session for our Two-Eyed Seeing Committee at the Atlantic Policy Congress of First Nations Secretariat. This marks a first of its kind effort in the coastal ocean alkalinity enhancement field, bringing Two-Eyed Seeing into both practice and governance. As Mi’kmaw Elder Dr. Albert Marshall, who first introduced
- [Planetary’s Community Engagement Report (2025)](https://www.planetarytech.com/planetarys-community-engagement-report-2025/) - We’re excited to share Planetary’s 2025 Community Engagement Report, a visual story of what it looks like to build climate solutions with communities. The report captures a year of deeper collaboration, shared action, and trust-building across Tufts Cove in Nova Scotia and the Elizabeth River in Virginia built over previous years of engagement. Planetary held
- [Water Research Centre Publishes Independent Report on Proposed Ocean Alkalinity Enhancement Trial](https://www.planetarytech.com/water-research-centre-publishes-independent-report-on-proposed-ocean-alkalinity-enhancement-trial/) - WRc finds Planetary’s process has the potential for “significant net carbon removal” and our proposed trial represents a “very low” risk to marine organisms. Water Research Centre (WRc) – one of the world’s leading independent scientific advisers – has been assessing Planetary’s proposal for a project in Hayle. This independent report commissioned by the
- [Breaking Ground Making Waves, Ep 5: Chris Moore of the Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF)](https://www.planetarytech.com/breaking-ground-making-waves-ep-5-chris-moore-of-the-chesapeake-bay-foundation-cbf/) - https://youtu.be/bNyBH_NknBk In this episode of Breaking Ground, Making Waves, Planetary’s speaker series, Diana Philip speaks with Chris Moore, Virginia Executive Director of the Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF), about what it takes to restore and protect one of the most important watersheds in the United States with a focus on the Foundation’s work and impact in
- [Recent Updates from Planetary](https://www.planetarytech.com/update_fall_2025/) - We Are Proud To Share Our Recent Updates With Our Community! From Nova Scotia to Virginia and meetings spanning the globe, Planetary’s work this season has been defined by momentum. Across each region and partnership, our commitment to responsible progress that is grounded in science, transparency, and collaboration is driving meaningful climate and ocean impact. Read
- [Frontier Commits $31M to Planetary to Scale Ocean Carbon Removal](https://www.planetarytech.com/frontier-commits-31m-to-planetary-to-scale-ocean-carbon-removal/) - At Planetary, we believe the ocean holds one of the most powerful tools for tackling climate change, and today, we’re proud to share a milestone that helps bring this vision closer to reality. Frontier buyers have signed a $31.3 million offtake agreement with Planetary to remove over 115,000 tons of CO₂ between 2026 and 2030
- [Breaking Ground, Making Waves Episode 4: Indigenous Leadership and Knowledge Systems](https://www.planetarytech.com/breaking-ground-making-waves-episode-4-indigenous-leadership-and-knowledge-systems/) - A Conversation with Eric Christmas on Indigenous Leadership and Knowledge Systems Meaningful innovation does not happen in isolation. It happens in dialogue with communities, with culture, and with care. That’s why our “Breaking Ground, Making Waves” series has been highlighting the voices of leaders whose work is transforming the way we understand and relate to
- [Planetary's Summer 2025 Update](https://www.planetarytech.com/planetarys-summer-2025-update/) - Planetary Update: Summer 2025 Edition It's been a busy few months since our last update, and Halifax has been buzzing. Here's a roundup of what’s been happening with a spotlight on progress, people, and pivotal moments from Tufts Cove to the global stage. Science & MRV Verified Credit Milestone: Isometric has issued 625.6 tonnes of
- [Planetary's Commitment to Indigenous Relations](https://www.planetarytech.com/planetarys-commitment-to-indigenous-relations/) - We’re proud to share Planetary’s commitment to the Partnership Accreditation in Indigenous Relations (PAIR) program. This commitment marks the beginning of our journey with the Canadian Council for Indigenous Business’s (CCIB) PAIR program, which is a gold standard in corporate social responsibility focused on Indigenous engagement. Climate solutions must be built in partnership with the
- [Safety Stop Triggers: A Case Study in Success](https://www.planetarytech.com/safety-stop-triggers-a-case-study-in-success/) - Overview In May of 2025, Planetary’s environmental monitoring program at the Tufts Cove site flagged unexpected results: elevated levels of some metals in seawater samples. Thanks to our proactive stop-trigger framework, we were able to respond quickly, pause alkalinity addition, and launch a thorough investigation into the anomaly. The result? Validation of our safeguards, the
- [Rethinking Readiness: OAE is Here and It's Delivering](https://www.planetarytech.com/rethinking-readiness-oae-is-here-and-it-is-delivering/) - With verified removals, regulatory oversight, and third-party validation, Planetary is proving OAE is a safe, market-ready climate solution.
- [Norfolk OAE Trial Enters Phase 2](https://www.planetarytech.com/norfolk-oae-trial-enters-phase-2/) - This week, Planetary’s system was reinstalled at the Hampton Roads Sanitation District (HRSD) facility in Norfolk, Virginia, marking the beginning of Phase 2 of our ocean alkalinity enhancement (OAE) trial. Originally launched in 2024, this research effort included a planned pause to review findings and prepare for continued work in 2025. With the system now
- [The World’s First Verified OAE Credits](https://www.planetarytech.com/the-worlds-first-verified-oae-credits/) - Planetary issues the world’s first verified Ocean Alkalinity Enhancement carbon credits—625.6 tonnes of CO₂ removed, purchased by Stripe, Shopify & BA.
- [Planetary Hydrogen Announces Plans for First Sale of Carbon Removal to Shopify](https://www.planetarytech.com/planetary-hydrogen-announces-plans-for-first-sale-of-carbon-removal-to-shopify/) - OTTAWA, Ontario – Planetary Hydrogen was founded with the mission to make a major impact on our climate emergency. Today, we take a major step forward in that mission by announcing plans for our first sale of carbon removal to global commerce company, Shopify. The company intends to purchase negative CO2 emissions that will be generated
- [Planetary Sourcing Long Term Alkalinity for Project in the UK](https://www.planetarytech.com/planetary-sourcing-long-term-alkalinity-for-project-in-the-uk/) - We were very pleased to receive the Water Research Centre’s (WRc) report in February on our proposed project in Hayle, Cornwall, which found that our Ocean Alkalinity Enhancement technology has the potential for “significant net carbon removal” and that our proposed trial represents a “very low” risk to marine organisms. Our team has thoroughly reviewed
- [Environmental Baseline Survey Characterises St Ives Bay](https://www.planetarytech.com/environmental-baseline-survey-characterises-st-ives-bay/) - Planetary has released an Environmental Baseline Survey report to document the environmental conditions in and around St Ives Bay, particularly the marine environment surrounding the wastewater diffusers off Godrevy Head. This report, prepared in support of the proposed ocean alkalinity enhancement carbon removal trial, contributes to our scientific understanding of the local marine environment, and
- [Initial Ecotoxicological Testing Results](https://www.planetarytech.com/initial-ecotoxicological-testing-results/) - As part of our ongoing effort to assess the safety of our proposed projects, Planetary is working with Carbon to Sea, a nonprofit initiative with a mission to evaluate OAE as a viable pathway to repair historic carbon pollution. As part of that work, Planetary submitted several alkalinity sources for ecotoxicological testing by an independent
- [Preliminary Findings from Halifax 2023 - Planetary Speaks with NSIS](https://www.planetarytech.com/preliminary-findings-from-halifax-2023-planetary-speaks-with-nsis/) - Earlier this month, Planetary’s Dr. Will Burt spoke to the Nova Scotian Institute of Science about Planetary’s Ocean Alkalinity Enhancement (OAE), focusing on our operations in Halifax leading up to and including our trial in winter 2023. The Nova Scotian Institute of Science (NSIS) is a non-profit organisation dedicated to promoting and stimulating scientific
- [Carbon Removal Startup Planetary Technologies Announces $7.8M in Funding, Offer of 3,000 Carbon Credits](https://www.planetarytech.com/carbon-removal-startup-planetary-technologies-announces-7-8m-in-funding-offer-of-3000-carbon-credits/) - Article originally published by Business Wire on March 17, 2022. Planetary’s proprietary accelerated carbon removal tech stores carbon in oceans while restoring ocean health and generating green hydrogen. DARTMOUTH, NOVA SCOTIA – Today Planetary Technologies, the first climate technology company to remove carbon using direct ocean capture while creating renewable fuel and restoring ocean
- ["Inventive Intervention for the Climate" An Article from Climate Story Network](https://www.planetarytech.com/inventive-intervention-for-the-climate-an-article-from-climate-story-network/) - Another feature of Planetary's work in Nova Scotia highlighted by Climate Story Network. This article has a nice overview of our Tufts Cove Project along with the dye tracer study performed by Dalhousie University. We loved this quote from Holly Jean Buck Holly Jean Buck, the author of books like After Geoengineering and Ending Fossil
- ["An Alkaline Solution" - Planetary and OAE highlighted in Science](https://www.planetarytech.com/an-alkaline-solution-planetary-and-oae-highlighted-in-science/) - Planetary's work in Nova Scotia has been highlighted in a Science magazine feature. The feature takes our Tufts Cove project as a case study while describing the broader state of Ocean Alkalinity Enhancement (OAE) research internationally, noting rising interest in the field, significant environmental and economic potential, and ongoing work being done to
- [Updated Company Overview: Planetary in Cornwall](https://www.planetarytech.com/updated-company-overview-planetary-in-cornwall/) - Planetary’s CEO Mike Kelland recently appeared on BBC South West’s Politics. In case you missed it, or in case you’ve just learned about the company, this post is a refresher on Planetary’s mission and point of view, an update on our activities in Cornwall, and answers to questions we heard from the
- [Planetary Featured on Foresight Canada's Cleantech Forward Podcast](https://www.planetarytech.com/planetary-featured-on-foresight-canadas-cleantech-forward-podcast/) - CEO Mike Kelland appeared on Foresight Canada's Cleantech Forward podcast on January 26, 2022. Hosted by Jeanette Jackson, Mike pitches Planetary’s technology to investors Jason Switzer (carbonNEXT), Marty Reed (Evok Innovations), and Carly Anderson (Prime Movers Lab). They provide feedback on his pitch and discuss Planetary and what venture capitalists want to see most from
- [OceanShot: Planetary Wins Ocean Startup Challenge](https://www.planetarytech.com/oceanshot-planetary-wins-ocean-startup-challenge/) - Planetary Technologies, a company using Ocean Alkalinity Enhancement to remove carbon while creating renewable fuel and restoring ocean damage from climate change, is awarded $100,000 as the winners of the 2021 OceanShot competition. “We choose to go to the moon in this decade and do the other things,
- [Climate Tech Startup Planetary Technologies Wins Million Dollar XPRIZE Carbon Removal Milestone Award](https://www.planetarytech.com/climate-tech-startup-planetary-technologies-wins-million-dollar-xprize-carbon-removal-milestone-award/) - Article originally published in BusinessWire on April 22, 2022. Planetary’s unique ocean-based carbon removal technology is one of only 15 winners awarded prize by a prestigious panel of climate experts. DARTMOUTH, NOVA SCOTIA - Today, Planetary Technologies was awarded the XPRIZE Carbon Removal Milestone Award for its accelerated carbon transition platform. Planetary’s unique innovations
- [Brock Battochio recognized in Forbes 30 Under 30: Energy](https://www.planetarytech.com/brock-battochio-recognized-in-forbes-30-under-30-energy/) - Every year, Forbes Magazine names 30 of the brightest young entrepreneurs, leaders, and stars in each of 20 categories under the age of 30. Our own Brock Battochio has been recognized in the 2022 Energy category for his achievements in fighting climate change. In the decade since its first
- [More Than Money: The Real Value of XPRIZE](https://www.planetarytech.com/more-than-money-the-real-value-of-xprize/) - The XPRIZE isn't about money. It's about improving our odds in the race against climate change. Something I’ve learned in this race is that healing the climate is complicated. Like really really complicated. As the saying goes, it is easier to make a mess than to clean it up, and society has already gone
- ["Big Brains in the Room" - Dalhousie and Planetary win XPrize Milestone](https://www.planetarytech.com/big-brains-in-the-room-dalhousie-and-planetary-win-xprize-milestone/) - Article originally written by Andrew Riley and published by Dal News on May 13 2022. It’s a film cliché, putting together the perfect team for the heist. The safe cracker, wheelman, muscle and so on. But in this case the team is comprised of four Dalhousie researchers, the ocean chemist,
- [How the Ocean Controls Our Global Thermostat](https://www.planetarytech.com/how-the-ocean-controls-our-global-thermostat/) - Article originally published via MCJ Collective Climate Voices Everyone following the climate crisis knows that we have a massive two-part challenge: reduce carbon emissions to zero, and remove excess carbon that has already been dumped into the atmosphere. If that weren’t hard enough, we must do it quickly, safely, cheaply, and at a massive
- [How to Address Climate Change Fast Enough](https://www.planetarytech.com/how-to-address-climate-change-fast-enough/) - Trust. We commit to a code of conduct so you can trust that we’ll do the right thing. The race against climate change isn’t getting any easier, but the world is making some progress, and this gives me hope. The pendulum of public support continues to swing toward action. Youth around the world are driving
- [Planetary Technologies on NBC Today Show](https://www.planetarytech.com/planetary-technologies-on-nbc-today-show/) - The NBC Today Show has created a profile of the Planetary Ocean CDR solution to restore the ocean and climate. Cynthia McFadden, the senior investigative correspondent for NBC News, walked through the entire journey with us, from the mine to the ocean, to understand its safety and efficacy. Click this link to watch the segment
- [Planetary Nominated for Earthshot Prize by PDIE Group](https://www.planetarytech.com/planetary-nominated-for-earthshot-prize-by-pdie-group/) - We are so proud to be nominated for the Revive our Oceans Earthshot thanks to PDIE Group About Earthshot:Launched by Prince William, Duke of Cambridge and The Royal Foundation in 2020, the Earthshot Prize is the most prestigious global environment prize in history. It is designed to incentivise change and help repair our planet over
- [Introducing Planetary’s Ocean CDR MRV Protocol - A Breakthrough in Carbon Removal](https://www.planetarytech.com/introducing-planetarys-ocean-cdr-mrv-protocol-a-breakthrough-in-carbon-removal/) - We are excited to announce the release of the world's first Ocean Carbon Dioxide Removal (oCDR) Monitoring, Reporting and Verification (MRV) Protocol designed to allow Ocean Alkalinity Enhancement projects to deliver carbon removals, ensuring their accuracy and transparency. The open-source protocol provides clear guidelines for developing ocean CDR projects, including how to calculate carbon removal
- [Cornwall Research Study Kickoff](https://www.planetarytech.com/cornwall-research-study-kickoff/) - Planetary Technologies is excited to engage with the community in Cornwall and Hayle, UK as we kick off our upcoming research study! The research we are currently undertaking is critically important if we are going to collectively meet our climate goals around the world and we are excited to be connecting with the community on
- [Trust and Verify](https://www.planetarytech.com/trust-and-verify/) - We won’t conduct studies that we think are likely to cause harm. That simply would go against everything we believe in - our code of conduct, the scientific method, our dedication to restore the ocean. Nonetheless, we still need to monitor and record our activities in the ocean - both to be
- [OAE Now Operational in Halifax](https://www.planetarytech.com/oae-now-operational-in-halifax/) - Planetary is thrilled to announce that our Ocean Alkalinity Enhancement (OAE) process is now operational in Halifax, where it is successfully removing tonnes of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere every day. To our knowledge, this is the first carbon-negative OAE project operating anywhere in the world, and it is the next step of our
- ["Making Waves" - Planetary featured in Toronto Star](https://www.planetarytech.com/making-waves-planetary-featured-in-toronto-star/) - Dr. Will Burt, Chief Ocean Scientist, talked with the Toronto Star about Planetary's technology and our pilot project in Nova Scotia. Article written by David Peterson, published Friday October 13, 2023. Read the article.
- [Community Advisory - Alkalinity Addition with Dye Tracer in the Halifax Harbour, Nova Scotia - Week of October 2, 2023](https://www.planetarytech.com/community-advisory-alkalinity-addition-with-dye-tracer-in-the-halifax-harbour-nova-scotia-week-of-october-2-2023/) - Alkalinity and dye addition to occur the week of October 2, 2023 (currently scheduled for October 3, weather permitting) Overview Planetary Technologies and independent researchers from Dalhousie University’s Oceanography Department, together with other partners, are collaborating on investigating the efficacy of ocean alkalinity enhancement (OAE) as a method to
- [Community Advisory - Alkalinity Addition with Dye Tracer in Halifax Harbour, Nova Scotia - Week of September 11, 2023](https://www.planetarytech.com/community-advisory-alkalinity-addition-with-dye-tracer-in-halifax-harbour-nova-scotia-week-of-september-11-2023/) - To occur the week of September 11th, 2023 (Addition currently scheduled for September 12th) Overview Planetary Technologies and independent researchers from Dalhousie University’s Oceanography Department, together with other partners, are collaborating on investigating the efficacy of ocean alkalinity enhancement (OAE) as a method to remove CO2 from the atmosphere. Last month, Dalhousie
- [Planetary’s OAE Technology Assessed Against the CarbonPlan CDR Verification Framework](https://www.planetarytech.com/planetarys-oae-technology-assessed-against-the-carbonplan-cdr-verification-framework/) - CarbonPlan’s Verification Framework (VF) inventorises the uncertainties affecting various carbon dioxide removal (CDR) pathways, assesses the impact of each uncertainty on the quantification of net removals, and categorizes the overall quantification capacity of each method using a Verification Confidence Level (VCL). In the September 2022 first release of the VF, Ocean Alkalinity Enhancement (OAE) by
- [Healing our Oceans, Healing our Climate: An Ambitious Call for All Hands on Deck](https://www.planetarytech.com/healing-our-oceans-healing-our-climate-an-ambitious-call-for-all-hands-on-deck/) - The ocean is a powerful, nurturing force. It provides us with every second breath we take, it shapes our weather, and it is home to an incredible array of wildlife. However, our ocean is also on the front lines of climate change, absorbing carbon dioxide and heat to regulate the Earth’s climate. The theme of
- [Survey work in St Ives Bay](https://www.planetarytech.com/survey-work-in-st-ives-bay/) - Safety and scientific rigour are at the heart of the proposed Planetary project to restore the climate and the ocean using Ocean Alkalinity Enhancement (OAE). In May 2023, Planetary carried out baseline survey work in St Ives Bay, as previously announced. This work marked the next step in our longer-term monitoring programme in St. Ives
- [The Moral Question of Carbon Removal](https://www.planetarytech.com/the-moral-question-of-carbon-removal/) - One question that we have received lately, which caused us a little pause, is around the moral hazard of carbon removal. People here at Planetary have made a choice to fight against climate change and generally we agree with the IPCC that carbon removal is necessary. However, we feel it’s a good idea to reflect
- [Breaking Ground, Making Waves: A Conversation with Elizabeth River Trail Foundation in Norfolk, Virginia](https://www.planetarytech.com/breaking-ground-making-waves-a-conversation-with-elizabeth-river-trail-foundation-in-norfolk-virginia/) - 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
- [2024 Impact Report: A Year of Milestones](https://www.planetarytech.com/2024-impact-report-a-year-of-milestones/) - 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
- [Planetary Wins $1M XPRIZE Award](https://www.planetarytech.com/planetary-wins-1m-xprize-award/) - 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 Carbon Removal with the Power of the Ocean](https://www.planetarytech.com/building-carbon-removal-with-the-power-of-the-ocean/) - Planetary CEO Mike Kelland joins the Disruptors podcast to explore seawater restoration, carbon removal, and why the ocean is key to climate repair.
- [We measured CO2 reduction in wastewater flowing into the ocean. Why can’t we count that as carbon removal?](https://www.planetarytech.com/we-measured-co2-reduction-in-wastewater-flowing-into-the-ocean-why-cant-we-count-that-as-carbon-removal/) - The peer-reviewed results of the world's first successful trial of coastal Ocean Alkalinity Enhancement (OAE) were just published in the scientific journal Nature Communications Earth and Environment. The results of the test confirm the expected reduction of CO2 in the effluent and the rapid dilution after discharge. It’s a dramatic and clear measurement, showing that
- [Nature Communications Publications Highlights Findings from Cornwall Methods Test in 2022](https://www.planetarytech.com/nature-communications-publications-highlights-findings-from-cornwall-methods-test-in-2022/) - The late-June publication of Magnesium hydroxide addition reduces aqueous carbon dioxide in wastewater discharged to the ocean marks the culmination of more than three years of work involving a broad collaboration of partners with a shared interest in progressing one of the most promising methods to address the climate crisis. As the very first field
- [Community Advisory -  July 2024  - Ongoing Ocean Based Carbon Removal Field Trial](https://www.planetarytech.com/community-advisory-july-2024-ongoing-ocean-based-carbon-removal-field-trial/) - Overview Planetary Technologies (Planetary) and independent researchers from Dalhousie University’s Oceanography Department, along with other partners, are collaborating to investigate the efficacy of ocean alkalinity enhancement (OAE) as a method of removing CO2 from the atmosphere. The next step in the investigation is to continue alkalinity addition to Halifax Harbour by Planetary between July
- [Halifax Ocean Alkalinity Enhancement - Joint Learning Opportunity](https://www.planetarytech.com/halifax-ocean-alkalinity-enhancement-joint-learning-opportunity/) - The team at Planetary is excited to share the launch of the Joint Learning Opportunity (JLO) initiative. The JLO initiative is being led by local community leaders at Carbon to Sea and COVE. The goal of this initiative is to support private, academic, and public sector organizations who wish to perform complimentary research, development, and
- [World first protocol for Ocean Alkalinity Enhancement](https://www.planetarytech.com/world-first-protocol-for-ocean-alkalinity-enhancement/) - The team at Planetary is excited to be the first supplier to be signed up to Isometric's newly published protocol for durable carbon removal through Ocean Alkalinity Enhancement (OAE). Isometric is a carbon credit certification platform on a mission to build trustworthy carbon markets by certifying only the most scientifically rigorous carbon credits. Carbon credit
- [Planetary Technologies Joins British Airways' Carbon Removals Initiative](https://www.planetarytech.com/planetary-technologies-joins-british-airways-carbon-removals-initiative/) - We are excited to share that Planetary Technologies is part of British Airways' ambitious carbon removals initiative. As the largest airline purchaser of carbon removals in the UK, British Airways is investing in innovative solutions to reach net zero emissions by 2050, and we’re thrilled to play a role. Through the use of Ocean Alkalinity
- [February 2025: Halifax Project Updates](https://www.planetarytech.com/february-2025-halifax-project-updates/) - 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](https://www.planetarytech.com/breaking-ground-making-waves-a-conversation-with-cheryl-gehue-on-indigenous-leadership-reconciliation-and-sustainability/) - 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
- [Major Milestone: 1,000 Tonnes Removed And Counting](https://www.planetarytech.com/major-milestone-1000-tonnes-removed-and-counting/) - 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
- [Community Notice: Dalhousie Dye Tracer Test Commencing on March 3rd and March 7th](https://www.planetarytech.com/community-notice-dalhousie-dye-tracer-test-commencing-on-march-3rd-and-march-7th/) - 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
- [February 2025: Virginia Project Update](https://www.planetarytech.com/february-2025-virginia-project-update/) - 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,
- [Breaking Ground, Making Waves: A Conversation with Crystal Nicholas](https://www.planetarytech.com/breaking-ground-making-waves-a-conversation-with-crystal-nicholas/) - At Planetary, we believe the best solutions emerge at the intersection of innovation, collaboration, and community. That’s why we were thrilled to sit down with Nova Scotia’s own Crystal Nicholas, an inspiring leader who champions economic development and environmental sustainability for Mi’kmaq communities. As the President of the Wskijnu’k Mtmo’taqnuow Agency (WMA), which translates to
- [January 2025: Halifax Project Update](https://www.planetarytech.com/january-2025-halifax-project-update/) - Hello, kwe’, and bonjour, As we reflect on the past month of operations, we’re reminded of just how much can be accomplished when innovative science and technology, as well as collaborative teamwork and community, come together. Here’s a glimpse of what we’ve been up to at our Halifax Harbour pilot plant. The Ripple Effects of
- [Halifax Project Update](https://www.planetarytech.com/halifax-project-update/) - Kwe’! Hello! Bonjour! We’re excited to share the latest updates from Planetary’s Halifax Harbour field trial, where our journey to combat climate change is making waves—literally! Since December 2nd, 2024 we have been running our Ocean Alkalinity Enhancement (OAE) system 24/7-in Halifax Harbour. This marks a big step forward in our mission to continue developing
- [Community Notice: 24-Hour Dosing Activities Commence at Tufts Cove Generating Station](https://www.planetarytech.com/community-notice-24-hour-dosing-activities-commence-at-tufts-cove-generating-station/) - We are pleased to announce the beginning of the next phase of our field trial which includes a transition to 24-hour dosing for our Ocean Alkalinity Enhancement (OAE) system in Halifax Harbour. This move is aimed at our continued development of safe, effective, and scalable carbon dioxide removal (CDR) technologies to address climate change. This
- [Planetary Delivers First Ocean Alkalinity Credits: A Milestone in Ocean-Based Carbon Removal](https://www.planetarytech.com/planetary-delivers-first-ocean-alkalinity-credits-a-milestone-in-ocean-based-carbon-removal/) - In a year marked by historic progress in climate action, today we are excited to share a major breakthrough: Planetary Technologies has officially delivered the world’s first net Ocean Alkalinity Enhancement (OAE) carbon removals. This milestone doesn’t just represent the very first 138 tonnes of carbon dioxide removal - it is a testament to what
- [Dalhousie Field Oceanography Students - Communicating Ocean Alkalinity Enhancement - Week 3](https://www.planetarytech.com/dalhousie-field-oceanography-students-communicating-ocean-alkalinity-enhancement-week-3/) - In the weeks leading up to the latest Field Trial in Halifax, a group of Dalhousie students were invited to participate and learn more about ocean alkalinity enhancement within the context of their 3rd year undergraduate field oceanography class. The class, taught by Laura deGelleke, was first introduced to the field trial work when Planetary’s
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