WMO — The Earth Continues To Warm As Nations Ignore Climate Science
The World Meteorological Organization has issued a report confirming that 2023 was the hottest year in human history.
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Climate Criminals — Prosecuting Big Oil For Environmental Crimes
A shocking new theory suggests that Big Oil could be criminally prosecuted for a number of climate crimes in state courts.
India’s Report Card Against Short List Of Climate Actions Is Better Than Most Realize
For several years I’ve been iterating The Short List of Climate Actions That Will Work. The work of organizations like Mark Z. Jacobson’s Stanford team around energy and Carbon Drawdown’s around everything are excellent in different ways, but also indigestible to most people. The short list really is that. It’s … [continued]
Precision Agriculture: Does Climate Tech VC Money Flow Into Agri-Chemicals & Monocrops?
In my experience, climate tech venture capital money is not so different from regular VC money. They still invest only in hockeystick type companies, long shots that might go bust quick, or might go big. VCs make 20 bets hoping that one of them becomes the next Uber and makes … [continued]
Chapel Hill’s PEACH Apartments Fight Energy Inequity & Climate Change
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (January 31, 2023) – SolarEquity is proud to announce its partnership with EMPOWERment to address pressing issues of energy inequity and climate change within the Chapel Hill community. Together, they are set to transform the PEACH Apartments into a beacon of sustainability, benefiting low-income families and reducing … [continued]
Climatetech Startup Seabound Is Developing A Carbon Capture System For Large Ships
Here at CleanTechnica, we have written about electrifying personal watercraft and ferries — vessels used to cover short distances. Ocean-going cargo ships with all their containers are massive and need to travel much farther. It’s not possible to simply slap an enormous battery system and some electric motors in them … [continued]
SEC Climate Emission Disclosure Rules Are Only A Small Step Forward
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has finally released its climate emission disclosure rules. Investors have been worried about these rules and the implications of Scope 3 transparency on their portfolios, so they asked the SEC for help in making prudent financial decisions. In turn, regulators within the SEC … [continued]
Fossil Fuel Exec Fails To Accept Blame For Climate Crisis, Cites Lack Of Cost Transparency…
Who is to blame that the world is off track to meet its climate goals? A major fossil fuel company yuckity-yuk says it’s you, Mr. and Ms. Public, because you can’t handle the cost transparency reality of making the transition to renewables. You heard it right. Darren Woods, chief executive … [continued]
Why One Climate Tech Investor Is Betting On Hardware
By Victoria Beasley, Partner at Gigascale Capital In the fast-evolving world of climate tech, everything under the hard tech umbrella — hardware, deep tech, and science-driven innovation — is now commanding attention. This isn’t a fleeting trend; it’s a shift to contend with the most formidable challenges of climate change … [continued]
U.S. Interior Department Announces Nearly $7 Million through Investing in America Agenda to Advance Climate…
WASHINGTON — The Department of the Interior announced today nearly $7 million from President Biden’s Investing in America agenda to advance climate resilience and restore lands and waters through impactful ecosystem restoration work in the U.S. territories. A $3.9 million investment from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will support programs and … [continued]
