Steve Rackley is a scientific adviser at Planetary Tech, where responsibilities include supporting the demonstration and deployment of innovative mCDR technology, particularly in MRV and ocean modelling. Rackley serves as a technical author for Elsevier, focusing on research and communication regarding carbon capture and storage and negative emissions technologies. As chief factotum at CarbonActionNow!, Rackley addresses the challenges of climate change. Previously, Rackley was the editor-in-chief of NET News at the Institute for Carbon Removal Law & Policy, overseeing content related to negative emissions technology advancements. Rackley's extensive career includes significant roles at Shell, where a variety of technical, business, and leadership functions were fulfilled across multiple countries, and as a general field engineer at Schlumberger. Academic qualifications include a PhD in Physics and an MA in Natural Sciences from the University of Cambridge.