Carbon180, a Washington-based non-profit organization focused on catalyzing carbon removal development through policy, announced that it has appointed Heirloom co-founder Noah McQueen as its Director of Science and Innovation.
For the non-profit, Noah McQueen is a valuable asset that joins the team at a time when the carbon removal space is preparing to slowly transition from the technical validation of approaches towards building a network of policies, institutions, and infrastructure needed for global scaling.
Holding a Ph.D. in chemical engineering from the University of Pennsylvania, Noah brings a robust decarbonization experience to his new role, having participated in the scaling of one of the first commercial direct air capture (DAC) technologies on the market.
He’s co-founder of Heirloom Carbon, a pioneering company tackling atmospheric CO2 through a low-cost, limestone-based DAC technology with a promising scaling potential.
Leveraging his deep technical knowledge, at Carbon180 Noah will contribute towards translating trailblazing science into the frameworks related to policy, standards, and the carbon market to support the rigorous and accountable scaling of this sector.
As Noah himself shares in a publication, “In this role, I’ll be working to bridge cutting-edge science with policy design and market structure, helping ensure that carbon removal is rooted in rigor, equity, and accountability from the start.”
“That means shaping the standards, incentives, and frameworks needed to move beyond small pilots and toward real, measurable impact,” he adds.
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Acknowledging that this ambitious undertaking will require a broader involvement of scientists, policymakers, community leaders, and entrepreneurs, Noah calls for bolder plans and accelerated action to be able to deliver systems that are actually impactful.
Boasting a vast number of climate experts and strategists with diverse backgrounds and ideas, the Carbon180 team presents the perfect environment in which forward-thinking industry figures like Noah can help shape the future of the carbon removal space.
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