The massive influx of investments and interest in climate technology presents unique opportunities, but not all solutions are viable or reliable. Rapid change at scale is imperative and the transition must be approached thoughtfully, backed by scientific evidence. Clea Kolster, PhD is a Partner and the Head of Science at Lowercarbon Capital and leads the firm’s technical research, development, diligence, and scientific strategy efforts. In this roundtable conversation, she joined Techonomy in this virtual roundtable to discuss how to solve the climate emergency through innovation in technology, business models, and policy.
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Climate + Sustainability
From Tradition To Transition: Decarbonizing The Steel Industry For A Sustainable Future
At Techonomy Climate, CarbonFree CEO Martin Keighley and U. S. Steel’s GM of Sustainability Erika Chan announced that they have teamed up to build the first commercial scale carbon capture plant, set to be operational in 2026. The plant will turn carbon into carbon carbonate, and is a step in creating a profitable, sustainable carbon capture model.
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From Ambition to Action: Building a Global Climate Coalition
Hosted by the Climate Group, Climate Week NYC is the largest annual climate event of its kind, bringing together some 400 events and activities.
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From Barriers To Breakthroughs: Overcoming Hurdles For A Decade Of Climate Investments
Natasha Vidangos, the Associate Vice President, Innovation and Technology Policy at Environmental Defense Fund, oversees EDF’s work to advance an efficient and equitable Clean Energy Transition, including efforts to enhance the impact of climate innovation.
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Green Collar Crunch: Navigating The Looming Climate Talent Drought
How will industries cope with the imminent climate talent crisis and how can humanity build workforce it needs to solve climate change equitably and justly? As the world unites to combat climate change, the demand for a proficient workforce will skyrocket. Eugene Kirpichov, co-founder and Executive Director of Work on Climate, discussed the pivotal role […]
