"In 2016, Gates launched the $1 billion Breakthrough Energy Ventures fund that now has the backing of more than 25 investors to develop affordable clean energy. The fund has supported a range of startups, including those that work to replace fossil fuels and make meat alternatives."
"For real, lasting, powerful solutions to pollution problems, we need to rely on a different tool. We need to tap into what Julian Simon called 'the ultimate resource': the human mind. In particular, we should look to the innovators who are fired up about finding creative solutions to such problems, people such as Fionn Fereira."
"Bernie Sanders, AOC, and the rest of the progressive wing of the Democratic Party will likely revolt against a private sector approach to climate change. Their entire identity has centered on big government. But, with certain exceptions (the Apollo program comes to mind), that approach only leads to frustration and waste."
"'Half of the [Siemens Energy] portfolio is what we call decarbonized technologies,' Tim Holt, a member of Siemens Energy’s Executive Board, pointed out. Yet, he said, that isn’t good enough—the company wants to contribute even more to the world’s decarbonization journey—so it’s investing in the development of new technology. 'We are spending about €1.2 billion each year on R&D,' he said."
Jeff Gelski writes in FoodBusinessNews about a new research project that is aiming to improve the carbon capture capacity of sorghum. “Dr. Shakoor has developed sensors to monitor plants’ environments and growth in real-time. Her team will identify varieties of sorghum that have the traits needed to optimize carbon capture, with one example being large,...
"The premium Lucid cars, priced at $169,000 and $139,000, respectively, achieve high power and long range as a result of efficient battery packs, compact motors and lightweight components that Peter Rawlinson, the company’s CEO and CTO, says are the industry’s most advanced."
"The potential that this nation holds is infinite. Our fellow citizens will band together to demand climate action. Our innovative minds will develop more technologies to reduce carbon emissions efficiently. And people know that while this nation is imperfect, we must continuously strive to do and be better."
"Steam Infusion technology is unique in that it reduces carbon emissions directly at the site of manufacturing, which can support businesses' plans to incrementally cut emissions throughout their facilities, while the technology enables alignment to UN Sustainable Development Goals."
"Senate Democrats are considering a carbon pricing proposal for the $3.5 trillion reconciliation bill, according to a document obtained by E&E News, bringing the policy back into the mix despite potential opposition from progressives and the White House."
By 2017, the NFIP had accumulated $30 billion in debt to the Treasury. That same year Congress passed a bill wiping out $16 billion of that debt. But continued borrowing since has left it $20 billion in arrears.
