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Enhanced Rock Weathering: Capturing CO₂ and Boosting Farm Yields

Sam Davies, Founder and CEO of Flux, shares how his company is pioneering enhanced rock weathering in Africa to combat climate change while improving agricultural yields.

We explore:

🔸 Turning Rocks into Climate Solutions – How enhanced rock weathering locks CO₂ into the soil while enriching farmland, creating a double win for farmers and the planet.

🔸 From Kenya to the World – Starting with smallholder farmers in Kisumu, Flux is now one of just 10 startups globally using this breakthrough method.

🔸 Why Business Beats Aid – By funding through carbon credits, Flux avoids donor dependency and builds a scalable, self-sustaining impact model.

🔸 71% Yield Increases & Climate Resilience – Farmers are growing more food, improving livelihoods, and withstanding climate shocks thanks to enhanced rock weathering.

🔸 Why veterans make great founders – Sam’s military background in problem-solving and team-building helped him tackle one of the toughest challenges of our time.

💡 This episode unpacks how technology, business, and a mission-driven approach can turn natural resources into a force for global good.