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?? Behind the scenes at Silicate Carbon HQ, we're leveraging cutting-edge science to fight climate change—and we’d like you to meet one of our stars! ?Meet Yining, one of our brilliant scientists, and the ICAP Q Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometer from Thermo Fisher Scientific. (We just call it ICP-MS for short—impressive, right?) ?? Yining explains how this high-tech tool turns water samples from the field into precise data, measuring even the tiniest elements. Think of it as a super-precise scale for understanding the effectiveness of our carbon removal methods. Why does this matter? Rigorous science is at the core of what we do here at Silicate and the ICAP Q helps us ensure that our approach to enhanced weathering is making a measurable impact. ?? #ClimateTech #CarbonRemoval #Innovation #SilicateCarbon #MassSpec

?? Santa came early to Silicate! Our lab just welcomed a brand-new Ion Chromatograph from Metrohm. We’re still not sure how he got it down the fume hood, but hey—it’s here! ???? This cutting-edge instrument will help us to sort our anions from our cations, providing deeper insights into how we’re transforming rocks and minerals into nature’s CO? removal powerhouse. ???? Why does this matter? By understanding ions better, we can optimize carbon capture in soil and water systems, delivering scalable, measurable climate solutions. Got a favorite piece of lab equipment? Let us know! #ClimateTech #CarbonRemoval #Innovation #Sustainability

?? Introducing Megan Carroll and Annabel Dunlop Doyle, Silicate's Field Technicians, as they gather water samples from one of our Enhanced Weathering sites for XPRIZE Carbon Removal! ?? While soil sampling is often used, water sampling offers an even clearer picture of the CO? our minerals remove — but it’s no small task. Collecting and analyzing water samples is a time-intensive, costly process, yet it delivers the accuracy we need to measure the impact of our efforts in a precise way. At Silicate, we are committed to advancing Enhanced Weathering science and getting the most reliable data to help tackle climate change. Thanks to dedicated team members like Megan and Annabel, we’re making sure every effort counts. ?? #ClimateTech #CarbonDioxideRemoval #EnhancedWeathering #FieldTechnicians #SilicateCarbon

Limestone in the limelight ?? Northwestern researchers received $5.1M from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to test a carbon capture strategy that uses crushed limestone. The project will kick off in January 2025 at a farm in downstate Illinois: https://spr.ly/6049tTwEP ?? Silicate

?? We’re Featured on Northwestern University’s Homepage! ?? This article highlights a Department of Energy-funded project kicking off in January 2025 to test limestone’s ability to remove carbon dioxide from the air—right here on a farm in Illinois. Here’s why this matters: Silicate’s Maurice Bryson explains the unique potential of limestone for rapid CO2 removal on human timescales: “Farmers have used limestone for forever to change soil pH because of its rapid dissolution kinetics. But when it comes to using limestone to draw down CO2 and make dissolved bicarbonate, nobody else to my knowledge has attempted that.” While basalt dominates current research in enhanced weathering, carbonate minerals represent an immense opportunity for rapid carbon removal, while helping to buffer soil pH, and improve the resilience of farms to climate change. This project will continue to push the boundaries of what’s possible in natural climate solutions—while delivering benefits to farmers and the planet. ???? Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/giM89E2R ?? What do you think of limestone’s role in scalable, natural carbon removal? Let’s discuss! #ClimateTech #CarbonRemoval #EnhancedWeathering #Sustainability #LimestoneInnovation #Agriculture

At Silicate, our mission is to make Enhanced Weathering a scalable, reliable solution for permanent carbon removal. But scaling this groundbreaking approach starts with understanding where our carbon storage molecule (bicarbonate) goes, and how much is there. Why does this matter? To unlock the full potential of Enhanced Weathering, we need accurate, trusted carbon accounting. The better our data, the stronger our models, and the greater the impact we can achieve. Check out Maurice Bryson in action, bridging the gap between the soil and the science that will help us fight climate change for good. #EnhancedWeathering #CarbonRemoval #Fieldwork #ClimateAction #cdr

?? The Climate in 2024: A New Milestone, and Not the Kind We Hoped For ?? The latest data from Copernicus ECMWF: 2024 is almost certain to be the warmest year on record, potentially marking the first time the global average temperature crosses 1.5°C. This is not just a statistic—it's a signal that we’re reaching critical climate thresholds faster than anticipated. These headlines can feel overwhelming, yet these are the moments we need to double our efforts and keep pushing forward. At Silicate, we are relentlessly focused on developing the science of carbon dioxide removal, but we can’t do it alone. So here is your chance to amplify the message and get involved. Where to start? Repost this and get involved in the conversation. Join a group. Help catalyze CDR by removing some CO2. Send us a message! #ClimateTech #CarbonRemoval #EnhancedWeathering #Sustainability #climatechange https://lnkd.in/eFvhpTfF

?? How can farming help fight climate change? At Silicate, we don’t just talk about solutions—we rigorously test them. Back in September, Aoife Schmitt and Maurice Bryson were in Illinois, sampling soybeans from one of our trial sites. Why? Because we’re measuring two essential outcomes: 1?? CO2 Removal: How effectively our enhanced weathering approach converts atmospheric CO2 to dissolved bicarbonate (tested in water samples); and, 2?? Crop Yield: Whether our treatments positively impact, or at the very least maintain, agricultural productivity (tested in plant samples). Good science is at the core of everything we do. Our commitment to thorough, transparent, and rigorous research ensures that our methods are effective AND beneficial for farmers. Join us in reimagining agriculture as a powerful ally in climate action. #SustainableFarming #ClimateTech #EnhancedWeathering #GoodScience #CarbonRemoval #AgriInnovation

In collaboration with Northwestern University and University College Dublin, BE Fellows alum Silicate was awarded $5.1 million through the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)’s Carbon Negative Shot program to further develop enhanced weathering as a scalable method for capturing and storing CO2 in the Midwest. As part of the DOE’s Energy Earthshots Initiative, this project emphasizes measurement, monitoring, and secure storage — crucial elements in building a sustainable carbon removal ecosystem. https://nt-z.ro/40l8dES

Enhanced weathering... ? it's a bit magical (but it's science... LOTS and lots of good science).