Research library

Research, Publications & Scientific Insights

The foundation's climate research and Dr. Comings's complete scientific publication record — searchable, filterable and free to download.

Climate research library Publication archive (510)

Climate research

Foundation research library

Papers, reports and educational series published by Dr. Comings and The Comings Foundation. Every document is the original file from the foundation's website.

Is the Earth Now in a Multifactorial CO2 Tipping Point? The Case for More Aggressive Carbon Dioxide RemovalIs the Earth Now in a Multifactorial CO2 Tipping Point? (Manuscript version)The Earth's Deadly CO2 Global Warming Feedback LoopHow to Combat Global WarmingAddendum: How the U.S. Government and the Private Sector Can HelpHow to Combat Global Warming — Appendices E to JA Brief Summary of the Book: Your Children and Grandchildren Are at RiskPost-Printing Additions — Fall 2025Post-Printing Additions — Winter 2025Post-Printing Additions — Spring 2026Post-Printing Additions — Summer 2026The Potential Role of the Ocean in Combating Climate Change — I. Introduction to OceanographyThe Role of the Ocean — II. PhytoplanktonThe Role of the Ocean — III. Geoengineering with MicroalgaeThe Role of the Ocean — IV. Geoengineering with MacroalgaeThe Role of the Ocean — ReferencesThe Ocean Cleanup FoundationAfforestation and ReforestationDon't Let Nuclear Accidents Scare You Away from Nuclear Power

Areas of focus

What the foundation studies

The research spans carbon removal, the ocean's role in climate, clean energy and selected projects of interest. Read the articles.

Enhanced Weathering

The foundation's highest priority: safe, permanent, above-ground mineral storage of CO₂ using finely ground climate rocks.

The ocean's role in climate

A five-part educational series on oceanography, phytoplankton and ocean-based geoengineering with micro- and macroalgae.

Ocean Alkalinity Enhancement

OAE, electrolysis-enhanced eOAE and direct ocean CO₂ removal (eOAE2) as gigaton-scale alternatives to burying CO₂.

Other negative emission technologies

Assessments of direct air capture, perennial crops, ocean farming, clean concrete, methane, afforestation and BECCS.

Clean energy & molten salt reactors

Support for the development of molten salt reactors and nuclear energy as low-carbon power, including for grinding climate rocks.

Science & medicine

Given Dr. Comings's background, the foundation anticipates that projects in science and medicine worthy of funding may also arise.

Scientific publications · 1961–2019

Publication archive

The complete list of Dr. Comings's research articles, patents and book reviews, as published on the foundation's website. Subjects are indexed automatically by keyword to help you browse.