"A first-of-its-kind alliance of more than 20 leading philanthropic organizations announced an intention to fund more than $223 million to drastically reduce methane emissions around the world."
Capitalism is the Cure, not the Disease
It’s clear that expanding economic and political freedom around the world leads to greater technological innovation and greater prosperity for both people and our planet.
Concrete industry says carbon capture a key to hitting emissions targets
"The plan includes finding and substituting more alternatives to clinker, a binder of cement, more use of alternative fuels, new chemistry and manufacturing processes, carbon capture and storage, increased efficiency in concrete use and pushing governments to approve new forms of concrete and buy them."
Chevron commits to net zero operational emissions by 2050
"Chevron Corp (CVX.N) on Monday set a target to cut operational emissions to net zero by 2050, joining a list of energy companies taking steps to reduce their carbon footprint."
How China’s Economic Freedom Deficit Distorts Markets Beyond Its Borders
"Pursuing and maintaining high rates of economic growth is not, of course, the primary goal of any communist dictatorship. The real objective is always the party’s retention of full control of the country’s people, usually by any means necessary. The party does seem to understand that spurring continued economic growth is a key factor in maintaining popular support."
The latest VC money for cleaner concrete
"[Carbon cure is] among several startups attracting capital to make climate-friendly concrete and cut the massive emissions from the production of cement, a key concrete component."
Sustainable Lawn Care Startup Sunday Nearly Triples Funding With $50 Million Series C
"The Boulder, Colorado-based company raised a $50 million Series C round led by BOND, with participation from existing investors Tusk Ventures, Sequoia and Forerunner Ventures, as originally reported in Midas Touch newsletter. This brings the startup’s total funding to $78 million."
Kinder Morgan to Convert Louisiana Facility for Renewable Fuels
Upon completion of the project, Kinder Morgan’s Harvey, Louisiana facility will serve as the primary hub where Neste will store a variety of raw materials including, for example, the used cooking oil it collects from more than 40,000 restaurants across the U.S."
American Airlines Partners With Gates’ Group
"American Airlines plans to reduce its emissions in-large by using low-carbon fuel―namely SAF―in increasing volumes over time. The airline has been taking delivery of SAF from Neste for more than a year and has committed to using 9 million gallons in total through 2023. Additionally, American has agreed to terms to purchase up to 10 million gallons of carbon neutral SAF produced by Prometheus Fuels."
Bitcoin Miners Eye Nuclear Power as Environmental Criticism Mounts
"Talen Energy Corp. has entered into a joint venture with bitcoin-mining company TeraWulf Inc., which has started land development for a mining facility the size of four football fields next to its Pennsylvania nuclear plant. Nuclear generator Energy Harbor Corp. will provide power to a Standard Power mining center in Ohio starting in December."