5 results for "climate tech"
💡 SolutionsA British lime factory is installing cutting-edge carbon capture technology that could transform one of the hardest industries to clean up. The breakthrough system uses less energy and takes up less space than traditional carbon capture methods.
🚀 InnovationA new 12-month accelerator is helping African climate startups bridge the gap between early grants and venture capital, tackling everything from clean energy to sustainable farming. With backing from Shell Foundation and 500 Global, the program connects founders to global mentors and investors while letting them keep control of their vision.
🌍 Planet WinsScientists can now predict solar and wind energy production months in advance, helping the world rely more confidently on clean power. The breakthrough came in 2024 as forecasting systems successfully anticipated energy patterns across entire continents.
The U.S. Senate rejected the White House's proposed 57% cut to science agencies, instead approving billions for NASA, NSF, and climate research in a bipartisan vote for America's scientific future. More than 250,000 researchers, students, and teachers will benefit from the restored funding.
A new three-year program in Singapore is using satellites and AI to help restore Asia's disappearing mangroves, which store carbon four times better than land forests. The initiative tackles a critical problem: half of all mangrove restoration projects fail because saplings die and carbon tracking is inaccurate.