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Many of the climate technologies needed to achieve deep decarbonization already exist. The challenge now is accelerating innovation and scale-up to achieve technical and commercial breakthroughs.

Many of the climate technologies needed to achieve #decarbonization already exist. The challenge now is accelerating innovation and scaling up to achieve technical and commercial breakthroughs. Our recent research suggests that collectively 12 categories of climate technologies could reduce as much as 90% of total greenhouse-gas emissions if deployed at scale, but only 10% of them are commercially mature.

Turning climate research into climate impact Jamie Rowles, leader of Climate Investments at Founders Factory and co-leader of Planet Positive Lab, discusses innovations in climate tech and research and how they can help us reach net zero. The solution to climate change? We are still quite a way away. The International Energy Agency (IEA) tracks the technology we currently have to help us address climate change and predicts the technology we’ll need to overcome this colossal challenge. As of its most recent report, they believe we are only halfway there in developing the novel technologies needed to reach net zero. https://lnkd.in/ey5fm2_Y #energy #climatechange #climatresearch #climateimpact #tech #netzero

Can we meet climate targets with carbon capture technology?: New research warns Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) must scale quickly to meet global climate targets under the Paris Agreement. #EarthDotCom #EarthSnap #Earth

Leaving behind the warmest year on record, I'm starting 2024 off on a positive note. The climate tech innovations shared in this article are giving me hope for a better year ahead. My top 3 favorites are 1. Induction stoves (I'm ditching my gas stove this year!) 2. Lithos' enhanced rock weathering CDR solution and 3. Zero emission ships What are your top picks? Check out the article and let's start a conversation on how technology can help us combat climate change. #ClimateTech #Innovation #Sustainability #Climatechange #Climatechangesolutions

As we face the undeniable impacts of climate change, the need for effective adaptation strategies has never been more critical. Our latest blog explores the innovative solutions essential for navigating these challenges, from advanced materials science to the strategic management of ecological data. #ICR25 https://okt.to/fVDXC5

Earth has many natural systems that are critical to supporting life on our planet, and chief among them, is the carbon cycle. Unfortunately, due to human activities since the industrial revolution, the carbon cycle has fallen out of sync with its natural rhythm. Restoring the balance of the Earth's carbon cycle is essential for the health of our planet and the survival of future generations. Read our latest blog at https://hubs.la/Q02TJpgJ0 to learn why rebalancing Earth’s carbon cycle is key to reversing climate change and how emerging carbon dioxide removal (CDR) technologies are the secret weapon that can help restore order. #carboncycle #climatechange #emissions #globalwarming #CDR

Can We Engineer Our Way Out of the Climate Crisis? The New York Times article on geoengineering raises important questions about the potential of technological solutions to combat climate change. One promising avenue is carbon capture, which involves removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and storing it underground. While carbon capture offers a potentially effective way to mitigate the effects of climate change, it also presents challenges. The technology is still relatively expensive and energy-intensive, and there are concerns about the long-term safety of storing carbon dioxide underground. In my view, a balanced approach is crucial. We should continue to invest in research and development of carbon capture and other geoengineering technologies, while also prioritizing the transition to renewable energy sources and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. By combining these efforts, we can increase our chances of mitigating climate change and building a more sustainable future. What are your thoughts on the role of carbon capture in addressing climate change? https://lnkd.in/gZafUQFu #climatechange #geoengineering #sustainability #innovation #technology #carboncapture

Can we out-smart climate change? The brightest minds are trying to do just that. "The ocean can play a vital role as a solution to climate change. It naturally absorbs approximately one third of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, and it has the potential to hold over 17 times more carbon than soils and land combined. Enhancing the uptake of carbon dioxide into the ocean through marine carbon dioxide removal via a variety of biological, chemical and engineered methods offers great potential for helping maintain a livable climate and may address existing ocean problems such as surface ocean acidification."

What role will artificial intelligence play in the climate crisis? "Claims that artificial intelligence will help solve the climate crisis are misguided, with the technology instead likely cause rising energy use and turbocharge the spread of climate disinformation, a coalition of environmental groups has warned." Read more https://lnkd.in/eX-9V9Sp #artificialintelligence #climatechange #sustainability #energy #emissions #future #shareyourthoughts