5 results for author: Bayleigh Murray

Volcanic Ash: A Unique Carbon Capture and Land Degradation Solution

While atmospheric carbon rightfully holds much of the spotlight in climate change discussions, climate change also exacerbates the often overlooked issue of land degradation, which the UN Food and Agriculture Organization describes as a “silent crisis” threatening food stability and agriculture across the globe.  Shenyang University. Photo used under creative commons license. In Tajikistan, 70% of arable land has shown signs of degradation, despite 70% of the country’s population relying on agriculture for income. The Mekong Delta in Vietnam, commonly referred to as the 'rice bowl', has seen saline soils (high in salt) go from an ...

Brazil Positions Itself as a Global Leader in Enhanced Rock Weathering

Enhanced Rock Weathering (ERW) is a carbon dioxide removal (CDR) technology currently undergoing great strides in implementation and scaling. With complex interactions between soil and rock geochemistry at play, location plays a crucial role in the efficacy of ERW solutions. On June 10, 2025, the OpenAir Collective hosted a webinar entitled “This is CDR: Brazil - ERW Game Changer,” during which experts discussed the country's rich natural history and unique potential to lead the way for implementing ERW as a carbon removal solution.  Ella Holme, Head of Mineralization Science at Isometric The webinar featured four panelists, including ...

GEOROC 2.0: Long-Used Database Gets an Upgrade as ERW Research Soars

With over 25-years of service, the Geochemistry of Rocks of the Ocean and Continent (GEOROC) database is an online resource hosting analyses of rocks and minerals from across the globe.

Verst Carbon Paves Way for ERW in African Carbon Market

Founded in 2022, Verst Carbon is a tech company that aims to involve more African countries in the carbon market, providing a platform for project development, climate education, project financing, and credit trading.

New Archive CDRXIV Captures Preprints for CDR Advancement

Recently, the climate solutions non-profit CarbonPlan announced the release of the CDRXIV, a server housing preprints and datasets pertaining to CDR.