Nova Scotia’s Planetary has won the $1 million XPRIZE Carbon Removal XFACTOR Award for its groundbreaking seawater restoration technology. Selected from over 1,300 global teams, Planetary’s method enhances the ocean’s ability to absorb carbon by rebalancing seawater chemistry.
CEO Mike Kelland emphasized the importance of collaboration and science-led solutions. Planetary partners with water treatment facilities, coastal communities, and researchers to ensure sustainable impact. The award will support the company’s efforts to scale operations, refine technologies, and advance climate action globally. Planetary aims to prove that ocean restoration can be a vital climate tool.
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