At Climate Robotics, we are committed to revolutionizing agriculture and reducing carbon emissions by creating the world's first infield pyrolysis processing system. Our innovative technology produces biochar in agricultural fields, promoting soil health and sequestering atmospheric carbon. By intersecting two massive markets - agriculture and carbon sequestration - we aim to tackle some of the world's most significant environmental challenges. We are proud to be VC-backed and have assembled a team of exceptional professionals who are leaders in their fields. Our headquarters is in Houston, TX and we are looking for individuals with curious minds seeking to work at a fast-growing startup and make a meaningful impact. Join us in our mission to change the world and shape a more sustainable future for all.
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We are excited to announce that we have been selected as one of the top 20 finalists for the XPRIZE Carbon Removal competition!
Thrilled to announce Climate Robotics has been selected as one of the Top 20 Finalists for the $100MM XPRIZE Carbon Removal Competition sponsored by the Musk Foundation! Over 3,400 teams applied and we are honored to have the opportunity to compete for the grand prize! #biochar #gettingtogigatonnes #gigatonnesorbust
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Happy to share Climate Robotics is one of the top 100 teams in the XPRIZE Carbon Removal Challenge!
Today I am excited to announce the XPRIZE Carbon Removal Top 100 List! 🎉 After three years of competing and developing their #CDR solutions, several rounds of judging, and incredible accomplishments by Teams, the Top 100 represent the future of the carbon removal industry. Read about them all here: https://lnkd.in/gFQNfcmk They are a diverse group from 🌎 25 countries and represent innovations across a wide range of CDR pathways: 💨 25 Air: direct air capture 🌊 21 Ocean: algae, kelp, direct seawater removal, and more 🌳 39 Land: trees, soil, plants, agriculture, biochar and more ⛰ 15 Rocks: mineralization, enhanced weathering, mine tailings, and more #GettingtoGigatonne scale carbon removal will be an essential part of reaching our climate goals and will require the deployment of a whole new trillion-dollar industry. #XPRIZECarbonRemoval was launched in 2021 to catalyze the global supply of high-quality, cost-effective carbon dioxide removal (CDR) solutions. Since then, over 1,300 Teams from 88 countries have taken on the challenge and joined the competition. Stay tuned for a new landscape report coming out May 1 analyzing the Top 100 submission data and the announcement of the 20 Finalists on May 8! 👀
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Gigatonnes here we come! Excited to be a part of the #XPRIZECarbonRemoval Top 100 Teams! @XPRIZE
We’re proud to present the Top 100 #XPRIZECarbonRemoval Teams! 🎉 These Teams represent a new generation of promising solutions across a range of carbon removal pathways. #GettingToGigatonne scale carbon removal will be an essential part of reaching our climate goals. This is one of the most significant grand challenges humanity has ever faced and will require hundreds, if not thousands, of innovative solutions to reach our goal. The Top 100 Teams come from 25 countries around the world and are building first-of-a-kind demonstrations across all carbon removal pathways: air, ocean, land, and rocks. Read more about the Teams here. We’re excited to see them scale up around the world! https://lnkd.in/eVrkQDBa #EarthWeek
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If you are in CDR and haven't see this yet, it's time for you know that as Robert Höglund quips "biochar is becoming more permanent by the day". This from our evolving understanding that carbon removal credited from "high temp" #biochar is not only durable for 100s or 1000s of years but from the latest research, it is as permanent as geologic carbon storage. I would say it *is* organic geologic storage. Considering this is not where the carbon removal community started, it's a good time to take into account the latest peer-reviewed research and appreciate how good science (and communicating that science) is a critical part to better mitigate the climate crisis.
Biochar is becoming more permanent by the day. A new biochar report from EBI gives a good explanation of why earlier literature showed that biochar degraded over time, releasing its carbon. This is due to most biochar tested in incubation experiments was of low quality, manufactured with low temperatures (<500 C). High-quality biochars with a low hydrogen-to-carbon ratio (below 0.4) mostly consist of permanent inertinite. The few percent of such biochar that is labile will be lost to the atmosphere, but >95% of the carbon will remain. That Elias Azzis's team's results is aligned with Hamed Saneis's in this new report shows an emerging scientific consensus on the topic. Question to Elias Azzi, Hamed Sanei, Hansjörg Lerchenmüller, what is your opinion on the degradation of "low-quality" biochar with high H:C ratios? Will it completely degrade after centuries as the previous literature has indicated, or does this biochar still consist of some parts inertinite that is permanent? The report: https://lnkd.in/gRnSrYzm
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With SF Climate Week just around the corner, our team at Earth Advisors is eager to jump back into the mix! 🌍 Last year, we hosted sessions that brought together People and Talent leaders from across the climate space, and we're excited to reconnect *in person* with this growing community. Cody Voellinger will be on the ground at various sessions, ready to network or simply grab a coffee along the way—don’t hesitate to reach out! For those exploring career shifts, we're currently collaborating with the teams at Climate Robotics, ARPA-E, and Pacific Fusion as they ramp up their operations. Curious? Ask us for the inside scoop!
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🚀 Houston is ready to deliver the next wave of energy and climate breakthroughs 🚀 Traditionally known as the heart of the oil and gas industry, Houston is now leading the charge towards a clean energy future, with Bill Gates highlighting its potential to become the "Silicon Valley of Energy." This transformation is driven by a heroic effort to tackle the energy transition challenge, deemed "far more difficult" than any project Gates encountered at Microsoft. Gates mentioned companies turning captured carbon into valuable products and direct air capture technologies evolving from concepts to significant economic opportunities. This shift is not just about innovation; it's about creating good jobs, driving community growth, and bolstering the American economy. Climate Robotics is one of those Houston-based companies transforming the carbon landscape. They’re developing the world’s first in-field mobile biochar production system—advancing sustainable agriculture and meeting farmers’ needs while redefining soil health and climate change mitigation. The best part? Their team is hiring. Learn more in the comments below👇 https://lnkd.in/gfP8G_sw
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Another fantastic opportunity with Climate Robotics for a talented Principal Mechanical Engineer. Contact me to learn more!
Want to innovate at the intersection of technology and sustainable agriculture? Climate Robotics is harnessing the power of the biochar to improve soil health while combating climate change at scale. They’re currently seeking a Principal Engineer who will play a pivotal role in developing their first-of-a-kind mobile biochar production system. Leveraging expertise in pyrolysis or high-temp biomass energy conversion, you’ll build transformational tools to drive the future of sustainable agriculture. Link to the full job description is in the comments👇