We all know we need to cut carbon emissions... but what about the carbon that's already out there?

I recently sat down with Garrett Boudinot, founder of Vy-Carb, and he shared a really powerful perspective. He says it's not just about fixing the leaky tap – it's also about mopping up all the water that's already spilled!

Mitigation, reducing our emissions, is absolutely non-negotiable, but if we're serious about hitting our climate targets, we have to think about actively removing and storing carbon too.

Garrett explains both carbon capture and storage, what options are available and the limitations of the technologies out there. He also does a great job of explaining the chemistry of carbon in the ocean so even I can understand it!

From rocks to reactors, and permanence to policy – this one’s packed with insight and impact. If you want to understand why mitigation alone won’t cut it – check out this episode of Carbon Clarity.

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Things mentioned on the show:

Garrett Boudinot: Find out more about our guest here.

VyCarb: Technology solution to accelerate natural processes for long-term carbon storage. Find out more on their website here and LinkedIn here.

AtDepth: Research group providing data for evidence-based ocean-focused decision making. Read about their work here.

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-couling/

Music credits:
March of the Bold by Balloon Planet (via Artlist.io)
Check out their stuff here: https://soundcloud.com/balloon-planet

What do electric vehicles, wind turbines, smartphones, and satellites all have in common?

They rely on a complex, often invisible web of elements – rare earths and critical minerals – pulled from the ground, refined across borders, and essential to our transition to a net-zero carbon future.

But here’s the catch – the term “critical” isn’t as clear-cut as it sounds. It depends on who you ask, where you’re standing, and what you need.

In this episode, we dig deep into the world of critical minerals:

• What makes a mineral critical?
• Who decides?
• And just how secure are the global supply chains we’re relying on to power a cleaner world?

We’re joined by Gavin Mudd, Director of the Critical Minerals Intelligence Centre at the British Geological Survey – a leading voice in the field, and someone who’s been tracking the geology, the politics, and the pressure points for decades.

This is more than a conversation about rocks – it’s about geopolitics, sustainability, and the race for resources in the 21st century.

Things mentioned in the episode:

Gavin’s LinkedIn page: LinkedIn

Critical Minerals Intelligence Centre: CMIC Website

British Geological Survey: BGS Website

Interactive periodic table: Periodic Table - Ptable - Properties - State at - °C

Website: https://www.hut22.co.uk
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-couling/

Music credits:
March of the Bold by Balloon Planet (via Artlist.io)
Check out their stuff here: https://soundcloud.com/balloon-planet

In this episode, I'm joined by the incredible Brian Eversham, CEO of Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire WIldlife Trust and absolute nature guru!

We discuss the critical state of nature in the UK in the context of being one of the most nature depleted places on the planet. We talk about the specific impacts of climate change and how agriculture is a major factor in wildlife decline but could also be a big part of saving it, and Brian tells me about the incredible work the Trust is doing, from the Great Fens project to the reintroduction of beavers.

This episode is packed full of eye-opening information and fascinating insights from a naturalist with more experience than you could shake a native stick at. You don't want to miss it!

Website: https://www.hut22.co.uk
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-couling/

Music credits:
March of the Bold by Balloon Planet (via Artlist.io)
Check out their stuff here: https://soundcloud.com/balloon-planet