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The case for raising up women in climate tech

GreenBiz

They also are more equipped with the vital skills to adapt and be resilient to climate change when disaster strikes, and to influence how their communities mitigate against it. Carbon removal. Opus 12 is addressing climate change by using carbon emissions to create products traditionally derived from fossil fuels.

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Big Meat Unveils Battle Plans for COP28

DeSmogBlog

percent contribution to global human-induced emissions is a higher share than aviation. Animal agriculture is the largest emitter of methane, a greenhouse gas 80 times more potent than carbon dioxide when measured over a 20 year period. rise in temperature that risks tipping the world into irreversible climate breakdown.

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NetZeroPlus: Government funding boost for plans to deliver tree-planting to an area the size of Devon

Business Green

Government confirms £30m of new investment in a range of projects designed to enhance natural carbon sinks. Alongside the NetZeroPlus project the government and the UK Research and Innovation agency today announced new funding for projects exploring how to use peat, rock chips, and charcoal to expand natural carbon sinks.

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Meet the Innovators in Elemental Excelerator’s 9th Cohort

Elemental Excelerator

Because the price of keeping the status quo grows steeper every year, from the human and economic toll of climate-related disasters, fires, heatwaves, and other environmental stresses to the jobs left on the table by not accelerating towards a carbon-free, regenerative economy. Carbon negative materials. Why do we love them?

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Inflation Reduction Act: 10 ways it will turbocharge US climate action (and one way it won't)

Business Green

The landmark legislation's climate provisions could unlock billions of dollars of low carbon investment and millions of green jobs - but it also paves the way for new fossil fuel infrastructure. cents per kWh of electricity produced at facilities placed into service after 2024 that produce zero or negative emissions.

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Online Event - VERGE Energy Conference

Green Market Oracle

It will specifically explore systemic solutions to the climate crisis focusing on clean energy, electrified, transportation, the circular economy, carbon removal and sustainable food systems. Momentum is building as businesses and governments transform their organizations to be more efficient and resilient. 400+ sessions.