Launch HN: Living Carbon (YC W20) – Trees that capture and store more carbon

Hi HN! Maddie and Patrick here. We founded Living Carbon ( https://www.livingcarbon.com ), a biotech company developing trees that grow faster, capture more carbon, and produce more durable wood. Our mission is to help rebalance the planet's carbon cycle using the power of plants. We released research results indicating that photosynthesis enhanced trees grow faster and capture more carbon compared to control seedlings [1, 2]. After multiple generations of vegetatively propagated tree seedlings studied in a controlled environment, our lead photosynthesis-enhanced poplar tree seedling showed a 53% increase in above ground biomass. Data from our molecular, morphology, and physiology analyses indicate that our photosynthesis-enhancement design works as intended. We’re continuing to study these seedlings in field trials and pilot projects across the US. Forest carbon drawdown is one of our greatest allies in the climate crisis, but the impact of forest carbon solutions has b