Frontier Buys $31M Antacids for Ocean Carbon Removal

Frontier Buys $31M Antacids for Ocean Carbon Removal

Frontier Buys $31M Worth of Antacids for the Ocean in Bold Climate Move Frontier buys $31M worth of antacids for the ocean in a groundbreaking deal that could reshape the future of carbon removal. The carbon removal clearinghouse, founded by Google, Stripe, Shopify, and others, has committed $31.3 million to startup Planetary for 115,211 metric tons of carbon removal credits. Image Credits:www.ginomaccanti.com / Getty Images Unlike previous Frontier projects focusing on direct air capture or bioenergy, this initiative tackles climate change by enhancing ocean alkalinity —a process that makes the seas more alkaline, allowing them to absorb more carbon dioxide. Why Frontier’s $31M Ocean Antacid Deal Matters This is Frontier’s first major investment in ocean-based carbon removal. By boosting alkalinity levels, oceans can capture carbon while also protecting marine life that depends on alkaline waters, such as corals and shellfish. Planetary aims to eventually cut the cost of carbon removal from…