"'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."
Clearloop was founded by three Tennesseans, including former governor Phil Bredesen, with the goal of bringing carbon-free power to southern rural, minority communities.
"POET operates 33 facilities across eight states. At full run rates, it produces 3 billion gallons of ethanol, 14 billion pounds of distillers dried grains, and 975 million pounds of corn oil annually."
"Chevron in March announced new targets for cutting emissions intensity — that is, per unit of output — and has been striking new deals and partnerships on alternative fuels and climate."
"The companies chose Australia because the country is well endowed with the right materials needed for EVs, and it has high labor and environmental standards, House said."
"The Michigan Department of Natural Resources and DTE Energy, the largest energy company in the state, have inked an agreement to use the 109,000-acre Pigeon River Country State Forest for the pilot project. The plan will help DTE reduce its carbon footprint and add an estimated $10 million in revenue to natural resources management, state officials say."
The role for public policymakers is make it easier for entrepreneurs and investors to do what they do best: innovate, raise levels of prosperity and contribute to solutions that are good for the planet.
"'We are pledging to a water stewardship target to replenish more water than we consume by 2030 and support water security in communities where we operate,' Google Chief Sustainability Officer Kate Brandt wrote in a blog post. 'This means Google will replenish 120% of the water we consume, on average, across our offices and data centers.'"
Ben Geman of Axios reports on a new climate venture capital fund. “Earthshot’s ties to Hawaii- and Alaska-based organizations will ‘bring real-world experience and insight deploying technologies in communities on the front lines of climate change,’ the announcement states.” Read the full article here.
"Sure, we need lithium-ion batteries in our everyday lives. But we cannot solely rely on them to support the grid. The solution here is a deeply American one: innovate our way to affordable new technology that can be exported around the world, helping both our economy and the environment."
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