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In this video the Climate Emergency Forum meets with inventor Bruce Kania, who presents his innovative approach to reducing aquatic methane—a major but often overlooked source of this potent greenhouse gas. Kania explains that nutrient-impaired freshwater bodies, especially those affected by agriculture, emit significantly more methane than healthy waters. His solution involves oxygenating the bottom layers of these water bodies to sustain aerobic microbes called methanotrophs, which consume methane naturally. This method not only cuts methane emissions but also reduces harmful algae blooms, odors, and mosquitoes, while enhancing fish populations and overall water quality.

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Panelists Paul Beckwith and Dr. Peter Carter engage with Kania on the technical and ecological aspects of his system, known as RAM (Reduction of Aquatic Methane). Kania describes how airlift technology circulates and oxygenates deep water from a single location without changing its temperature, making it effective for both shallow and deep lakes. He shares results from his research reservoir where methane emissions dropped dramatically within a year. Carter emphasizes the importance of partnering with nature and taking immediate, practical climate action, praising Kania’s approach as a model for broader environmental stewardship.

The discussion concludes with a call to reject chemical treatments of waterways and support natural, oxygenation-based solutions. Kania encourages local advocacy and litigation efforts aligned with this philosophy to protect and rejuvenate aquatic ecosystems. The forum underscores the urgency of mitigating methane emissions as a critical and achievable step in addressing the climate emergency, highlighting the potential for community-driven impact on freshwater health and climate resilience.

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Special Guest:
Bruce Kania - is the CEO of Floating Island International and a Montana-based inventor and environmentalist, recognized for developing biomimetic water stewardship solutions such as the BioHaven® floating treatment wetlands. His work focuses on improving water quality and reducing methane emissions from nutrient-impaired freshwater through innovative oxygenation technologies, positioning lakes and reservoirs as vital tools in climate change mitigation.

Regular Panelists:
Dr. Peter Carter - MD, Expert IPCC Reviewer and the director of the Climate Emergency Institute

Paul Beckwith - Climate Systems Scientist. Professor at the University of Ottawa's Paleoclimatology Laboratory as well as at Carleton University

Herb Simmens - Author, Co-founder of the Healthy Planet Action Coalition (HPAC), Climate Emergency Board Member and former college instructor.

Video Production:
Charles Gregoire - Electrical Engineer, Webmaster and IT prime for FacingFuture.Earth & the Climate Emergency Forum; Climate Reality Leader

Heidi Brault - Video production and website assistant, Organizer and convener, Metadata technician, COP26 team lead for FacingFuture.Earth and the Climate Emergency Forum; BA (Psychology); Climate Reality Leader

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