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LAURA STIEGHORST


New research demonstrates effective carbon removal with alkalinity enhancement.
Researchers at the University of Miami publish a study in Marine Chemistry calculating global projections for ocean alkalinity...
Jun 15, 20232 min read


Can adding minerals to ocean curb climate change? Elon Musk backs UM grad’s research
by Nicolas Rivero Básico founder Laura Stieghorst peers into a wind and wave simulation tank at a University of Miami Rosenstiel School...
Nov 14, 20226 min read


Hurricane Ian and Climate Change
Floridians are no strangers to hurricanes, with 79 cyclones hitting the state within the last 20 years; however, Hurricane Ian took many...
Oct 2, 20223 min read


Deploy variety of carbon-removal methods to make Florida more resilient to climate change | Opinion
Thirty years ago, Hurricane Andrew transformed South Florida, leaving behind 44 deaths and, in today’s dollars, $65 billion in damage....
Sep 6, 20223 min read


"Important, Not Important" by Quinn Emmett
"Fellowship of the Climate" explores how our founder Laura and founder of the 776 Foundation Lissie Garvin are working to stop the...
Sep 6, 20221 min read


Aspen Ideas: Climate Summit
Our founder Laura joins XPRIZE CEO Anousheh Ansari and Reefline founder Ximena Caminos, onstage at the summit’s closing ceremony to...
Sep 6, 20221 min read


House on Fire podcast
Laura joins the House on Fire team to talk carbon removal science and next steps for Básico. (4/29/22)
Sep 6, 20221 min read


Cafecito Talk with Mayor Francis Suarez
Miami's Mayor Suarez interviews two of our members and shares his thoughts on our project. (2/9/2022)
Sep 6, 20221 min read


Claire on Air
“One group of students won $100K from Elon Musk to fight climate change. Here’s what they’re doing next.” (12/22/2021)
Sep 6, 20221 min read


Refresh Miami
"Led by senior Laura Stieghorst, a team of University of Miami students will use the award to advance their idea for reducing atmospheric...
Sep 6, 20221 min read


WLRN Story
"UM Student Wins $100,000 Elon Musk Prize To Study Capturing Planet Warming Carbon" (12/9/2021)
Sep 6, 20221 min read


News @ the U
"Students Win $100,000 Prize from Elon Musk’s Carbon-Removal Competition" (11/10/2021)
Sep 6, 20221 min read


XPRIZE Announcement
"XPRIZE and Musk Foundation Name 23 Winners In Five Million Dollar Carbon Removal Student Competition" (11/10/2021)
Sep 6, 20221 min read
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