Phil De Luna

Phil De Luna

Contributor|Sustainability

My mission is to develop technology to reverse climate change. I’m currently Chief Science and Commercial Officer at Deep Sky, the world’s first gigaton-scale carbon removal project developer. With a PhD in Materials Science & Engineering, I’m a member of the Royal Society of

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Why Oxy’s Acquisition Of Holocene Signals A Maturing Carbon Removal Industry

Occidental Petroleum (Oxy) acquires DAC startup Holocene, signaling market consolidation and a big bet on liquid sorbent tech as carbon removal scales and matures.

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350 viewsApr 15, 2025

Why Japan’s Emerging Carbon Market Could Reshape Global Trading

If you want to understand where global carbon markets are headed—not just in Brussels or Beijing, but in Jakarta, Seoul, or Sao Paulo—Japan is worth watching.

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204 viewsApr 1, 2025

5 Tips For Purchasing Carbon Removals: A Business Leader's Guide

Discover five strategies for businesses purchasing carbon removal credits, balancing cost, risk, and impact to meet climate goals and avoid greenwashing pitfalls.

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1,345 viewsMar 5, 2025

The Carbon Removal Market Isn’t Scaling Fast Enough, What Needs To Change?

The latest CDR Market Survey reveals how carbon removal is scaling, why buyers are ready to invest, and the key challenges suppliers face in meeting growing demand.

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1,898 viewsFeb 17, 2025

Why The Science-Based Targets Initiative Are Turning To Carbon Removals

Businesses that fail to invest in carbon removals now will find themselves scrambling for limited, expensive solutions down the road.

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2,646 viewsFeb 12, 2025

The Rise Of The PhD Founder In ClimateTech

As the planet warms, a new wave of PhD founders is emerging to tackle the crisis with deeptech solutions, spinning out scientific research into startups.

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3,074 viewsJan 29, 2025

Why The Government Of Canada’s New Direct Air Capture Protocol Is A Climate Game-Changer

Canada just made history with the world’s first government-backed Direct Air Capture (DAC) offset protocol. Here's what it means for the emerging carbon removal industry.

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859 viewsJan 23, 2025

Switzerland Sets The Bar With Corporate Carbon Removal Milestone Targets

While climate legislation is no longer rare, Switzerland’s corporate carbon removal approach stands out for its ambition.

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1,162 viewsJan 15, 2025

Can Direct Air Capture Decarbonize Aviation?

The aviation industry is frantically searching for scalable solutions. Direct air capture could help to both offset fossil emissions, and replace jet fuel.

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34,559 viewsJan 8, 2025

5 Reasons Why The Los Angeles Wildfires Are The Start Of A New Normal

Historically, fire-prone periods in the LA region were seasonal, peaking in late summer and early fall. Now risks are all year round.