Posts by Sophie Schmidt

WATCH: Enhancing the ocean’s natural ability to sequester carbon dioxide

Enhancing the ocean’s natural alkalinity (youtube.com)

Explainer: What is ocean alkalinity enhancement?

The ocean is already the largest store of carbon dioxide on the planet and has the potential to store even more. Learn about ocean alkalinity enhancement (OAE) and our research focus in this area.

Rising to the challenge: CarbonLock 2024 Conference

Over 90 net zero professionals gathered at Hobart from 4-6 June, 2024 to discuss how we might realise atmospheric carbon removal in Australia.

Andrew Lenton on ABC RN Drive: Why scientists are trying to grow rocks

We spoke to ABC Radio National's Drive host Andy Park about our what we're up to in CarbonLock, including work to better understand biomineralising microbes found in stromatolites.

Human-Earth-System framework for assessing Carbon Dioxide Removal strategies

Assessing the feasibility and effectiveness of carbon dioxide removal strategies via the complex and interconnected Human-Earth-System framework

Enabling environment

Putting Australian enhanced mineralisation on the map

From RESOURCEFUL magazine – Enhanced mineralisation – also known as mineral carbonation – is one of the promising methods for long-term reduction of atmospheric carbon dioxide. Australia is helping to lead the way as to where and how it can best be done.