Climatetech

How the lightest element is diverting our attention away from more promising, impactful and affordable climate technologies. — Frank Zappa said that stupidity, not hydrogen, is the most plentiful building block of the universe. Although many scientists would dispute this statement, it increasingly looks like policymakers are proving him right. In the States a bipartisan majority has backed the Inflation Reduction Act which will provide $26Bn of funding…

With a bit of time to catch my breath recently, and in a mood of reflection, I wanted to work through a few personal thoughts, observations, and predictions about the energy and climate solutions worlds, and the broader worlds of translating scientific knowledge into solutions to problems that matter to…

Fast-tracking patent applications for climate tech. Way back in January 2021, newly inaugurated President Joe Biden signed Executive Order (EO) 14008. If you missed it, don’t worry. …

March Week 2, 2023: In this monthly series, we highlight 5 climate tech startups to watch by featuring the incredible startups, companies, or projects that are leading the fight against the climate crisis. Each month, we add these startups to our running list, which we have categorized based on fuel…

Sunday March 12th, 2022 I trust tomorrow will be a brighter day. Janet Yellen’s courageous decision to backstop SVB and support the companies and workers involved, means depositors will have access to 100% of their funds. …

HERO is the first membership platform that is radically changing the way citizens can influence climate policy change. On herocircle.app, you can fund verified circles of climate mobilizers, comprised of teams of experienced and vetted policy experts with a public track record of successful nonviolent advocacy, and receive live feedback…

According to a PWC report, more than one quarter (26%) of all venture capital funding last year went into climate technology. In fact, US$50 billion was invested in 2022 and its popularity is being reflected across the investment industry. …

When I was 16, I learned a life lesson I would never forget. I was in school, trying to impress the literature and philosophy teacher with my slick answers. One day, she asked the class: “What’s more important: Questions or answers?” I immediately rebutted: answers. …

🏘️Retrofitting and upgrading houses can prove unaffordable for many households. Coupled with higher shares of monthly spends on utilities, rent or mortgage, and basic necessities, the rising costs of labor, materials, shipping, and manufacturing have meant that for the majority of households globally, improving insulation with premium sustainable materials, opting…