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Gas sensor network provides early wildfire detection

Envirotec Magazine

The “solar-powered digital nose” in situ. The first live demonstration of the group’s Silvanet system of solar-powered gas sensors was recently conducted successfully in a forest near Berlin, says the firm. By adding additional sensors, the network can also be used to monitor tree health and growth.

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From banks to bunds: how Africans are harnessing satellite data to financially derisk pastoral livelihoods

Planet Pulse

Although Africa as a whole has contributed the least to greenhouse gas emissions, no continent has been more affected by climate change-induced natural disasters like flooding and droughts. By: Njeri Maina and Megan Zaroda. ZEP-RE is using satellite data insights to expand its insurance program to support over 250,000 pastoralists.

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Technology Trending: superfast EV charging, propane for aircons, Robobug, zero-emission yachting

Smart Energy International

Machine learning based battery charging protocols, propane as an energy efficient and environmentally friendly coolant for space cooling, the remotely controlled Robobug and a new light on nano-level electrical circuitry, satellite observations for energy development in Africa and a zero emission luxury catamaran are on the technology radar.

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? Alterra’s $30B bridge for climate financing #176

Climate Tech VC

In deals, major funding includes $116M for hydrogen-powered aviation, $44M for sustainability software, and $75M in project finance investment for SAFs. In new funds, energy transition infrastructure is bringing in the big bucks with Brookfield's record-breaking $28B infra fund and Antin's $1.2B sustainable infra fund.

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Will sweat help us survive climate change?

Grist

Under the relentless sun in Africa, the birthplace of humanity, every living thing had to find a way to beat the heat. As the body tries to cool down, blood vessels widen, redirecting hot blood from the core of your body toward the surface. Other animals can sweat a bit, but not like us.

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? US clean investment cleans up with $239bn #187

Climate Tech VC

The US Clean Investment Monitor published its annual report for 2023, which saw clean investment total $239bn, up 38% from 2022. Energy & industry. Weaker residential construction activity cooled the HVAC sector, and heat pump sales bore the brunt at a 16% decline compared to 2022.  Happy Monday!  Manufacturing.

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? Africa’s inaugural climate summit #165

Climate Tech VC

An historic climate summit in Nairobi last week underscored the need for drastic changes in climate finance and clean energy development. The summit also sought to highlight Africa as a destination for climate investments, rather than viewing the continent as predominantly a victim of droughts, famines, and floods. Happy Monday!