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A Vibrant Cleantech Startup Ecosystem Takes Root in India

GreenTechMedia

It’s easy to see what’s motivating India’s emerging ecosystem of sustainable technology startups with a glance out the window from the office of Sangam Ventures in Gurugram, just outside of Delhi. In response, a vibrant ecosystem of sustainability-oriented startups, investors and incubators is taking shape in India today.

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Taylor Swift’s Super Bowl flight shows what’s wrong with carbon removal

Grist

The startup is among dozens, if not hundreds, of businesses trying to permanently remove climate-warming gases from the atmosphere. Nawaz co-wrote a report released today titled “ Agenda for a Progressive Political Economy of Carbon Removal. ” It’s a touchdown for everyone.” We need to take a step back.”

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New leaders at Patagonia, McDonald's, Netflix

GreenBiz

Amid myriad social, health and political crises, business sustainability is alive and well and living the Paris Agreement. From Amsterdam, Gellert oversaw the company in Europe, Africa and the Middle East for nearly six years, working before that at outdoor gear maker Black Diamond. Who's news.

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Managing Director

Women in Cleantech and Sustainability

The Organization. New Energy Nexus is an international non-profit organization that supports clean energy entrepreneurs with funds, accelerators and networks. We started in California and have expanded operations into China, India, Southeast Asia, and East Africa. Envision, design, and fund new startup support programs.

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Elemental Bolsters Team of Entrepreneurial Climate Coaches to Drive Policy, Equity & Access and Financial Success for Portfolio Companies

Elemental Excelerator

He holds a degree in Urban Planning and another in Political Science from the University of California Los Angeles. With a proven track record of developing government relations strategies at a startup, Cesar will join the policy lab team in sharing insights on developing and implementing these strategies.

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What’s driving the push as institutions plow money into renewables?

Renewable Energy World

While IRENA has not looked into the latest statistics for institutional investors, the organization acknowledged an overall positive trend for renewable energy investment. Experts said another driver is the shifting political climate and increased public pressure on institutions to invest their assets sustainably.

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Using AI to Help the World Thrive

Andrew Winston

How can our economic and political systems enhance well-being for all and reduce inequality? In 2014, IBM launched a 10-year, $100 million project to use its Watson cognitive computing system to help Africa solve business and social challenges. We may need some serious help answering these kinds of questions.