Enhanced Weathering
The foundation's highest priority: safe, permanent, above-ground mineral storage of CO2 using finely ground climate rocks.
How it worksThe Comings Foundation
Science, Research & A Commitment to the Future
A family foundation turning scientific understanding of climate change into practical action — from theory to action.
Overview
Who we are
The Comings Foundation is a family foundation and a non-profit 501(c)(3), greatly concerned with the pervasive effects of climate change and its resultant global warming. It is directed by Dr. David E. Comings, M.D., and is devoted to combating climate change and advancing the medical sciences.
The foundation's work centers on Negative Emission Technologies — ways of removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and the oceans — with special emphasis on Enhanced Weathering and Ocean Alkalinity Enhancement. Its research is published as peer-reviewed papers, extensive free reports and the book The Science of Global Warming and Four Ways to Fix It.
Our mission
To help reverse global warming by advancing safe, permanent carbon-dioxide removal at the scale of billions of tons a year — and to make the science behind it clear to everyone.
Mission statement drafted from the foundation's published aims — for confirmation.
- 100%of funds used for research projects
- Volunteer-runall staff work without a salary
Research focus
Areas of work
The foundation's priorities, as set out in its reports and on its website.
The ocean's role in climate
A five-part educational series on oceanography, phytoplankton and ocean-based geoengineering with micro- and macroalgae.
Open the seriesOcean Alkalinity Enhancement
OAE, electrolysis-enhanced eOAE and direct ocean CO2 removal (eOAE2) as gigaton-scale alternatives to burying CO2.
The four approachesOther negative emission technologies
Assessments of direct air capture, perennial crops, ocean farming, clean concrete, methane, afforestation and BECCS.
Read the overviewClean energy & molten salt reactors
Support for the development of molten salt reactors and nuclear energy as low-carbon power, including for grinding climate rocks.
Read about MSRsScience & medicine
Given Dr. Comings's background, the foundation anticipates that projects in science and medicine worthy of funding may also arise.
Additional projects
Projects of interest to the foundation
A range of further projects listed by the foundation as being of interest.
Ocean cleanup
The Ocean Cleanup Foundation and the Great Pacific Garbage Patch.
Perennial crops
Converting annual to perennial crops to store more carbon in soil.
Removing plastics from the ocean
Technologies and funders working to clean up ocean plastic.
CHERP — novel solar with a twist
Locally manufactured solar panels with a novel economic model.
New refrigerant gases
Non-greenhouse refrigerants based on plastic crystals.
Mitigating methane from cattle
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Enhanced geothermal
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Methane
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Science and medicine
Projects in science and medicine worthy of funding.
Other funding options
Non-profits supporting Drawdown solutions.
Donate
Support Research That Matters
Your support helps move carbon-removal proposals from theory to action. The foundation states that 100% of its funds are used for its research projects and that all staff work without a salary.
The Comings Foundation is a non-profit under Section 501(c)(3) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code. The foundation states that donations are tax-deductible; please consult your tax adviser about your own situation.
EIN27-0119876
CA Secretary of StateC4688658
CA Attorney GeneralCT0274942
Option 1
Send a check
Mail a check payable to The Comings Foundation to either address:
110 Mill Run, Monrovia, CA 91016, USA
or
PO Box 1154, Newport Beach, CA 92659, USA
Include your address and the foundation will send a thank-you note and a receipt.
Option 2
Direct bank transfer
Email the foundation for its bank routing and account numbers. After transferring, send an email and you will receive a thank-you note and a receipt.
Email for bank detailsThe foundation receives many emails a day. To be seen quickly, include the words “ENHANCED WEATHERING” in your subject line.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Is The Comings Foundation a registered non-profit?
Yes. It is a non-profit under Section 501(c)(3) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code, EIN 27-0119876, registered with the California Secretary of State (C4688658) and the California Attorney General (CT0274942).
Are donations tax-deductible?
The foundation states that donations are tax-deductible as a 501(c)(3) organization. Please consult your own tax adviser about your circumstances.
How are funds used?
According to the foundation, 100% of its funds are used for its research projects, and all of its staff work without a salary.
How can I donate?
By mailing a check to 110 Mill Run, Monrovia, CA 91016 or PO Box 1154, Newport Beach, CA 92659, or by direct bank transfer — email dcomings@earthlink.net for the bank details. You will receive a thank-you note and a receipt.
Why does the foundation emphasize Enhanced Weathering?
Because the foundation considers it capable of removing CO2 at gigaton scale while storing it safely and permanently above ground in mineral form — avoiding the risk of leaks from burying gigatons of CO2 gas — and because it can improve cropland.
Where can I read the research?
All of the foundation's papers, reports and quarterly updates are free to read in the research library.