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Can ACs cool the world without warming it?

Grist

The spotlight This summer, we’ve covered a number of innovative solutions that cities around the world are implementing at a community level to combat deadly heat — things like tree equity, shade structures, and reflective pavement. How will it change the HVAC units and window ACs we’ve grown to rely on?

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6 Takeaways for Staying Cool on a Warming Planet

Elemental Excelerator

And the regions that will see the most warming, and therefore the highest demand for cooling, are economies that are expected to stay reliant on fossil fuels through 2040. Here are some of my key takeaways: Expanding access to cooling is a key line of defense for adapting to increasingly harsh weather. Maximizing shade.

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The ‘why’ and ‘how’ of carbon capture technology for buildings

Envirotec Magazine

For example, with CO2-lean air coming into the building you can reduce ventilation levels – which saves on heating, cooling, and energy, further reducing operational CO2 emissions. Lower CO2 levels inside offices and residential buildings also contribute to better health, well-being, and employee performance. “To

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Elemental Excelerator to Fund 15 Climate Companies in 12th Cohort

Elemental Excelerator

into climate solutions and will spearhead the development of 15 transformative technologies crucial for heating and cooling our homes, reimagining critical resource extraction, advancing carbon removal and transforming our food system. Investors and innovators are taking note, and are pouring in to address climate change.

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Green Funding and Financing to Support Your Sustainability Program

Green Business Bureau

Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) : Competitively funds environmental technology research at small businesses. to develop and implement solutions that will significantly address environmental and/or public health issue(s) at the local level. industry, government, academia, etc.) Green funding and financing for small business.

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6 places with future-friendly heat solutions

Grist

Together, they showcase some of the tools cities already have at their disposal to tackle extreme heat, and some of the ways they are innovating. Cool roofs lowering home temperatures in India: The city of Ahmedabad was the first in India to develop a heat action plan, following a devastating heat wave in 2010.

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? The nuts and bolts of grid tech

Climate Tech VC

for grid upgrades as part of the Grid Resilience and Innovation Program (GRIP). The power players in grid tech  Transmission and distribution are ripe for innovation, offering the largest opportunity  to improve overall grid capacity, flexibility, and resilience.