Decarbonization
How financial institutions can overcome barriers to climate alignment
Within the last two years, financial institutions representing $17.2 trillion have committed to align their portfolio emissions with the goals of the Paris Agreement. But there's still more to be done. Read More
Small low-carbon tech is better for decarbonization than mega projects, study suggests
Nuclear plants, CCS and whole-building retrofits should not be prioritized over smaller cheaper alternatives, study argues, while acknowledging small scale technologies do not offer a panacea. Read More
Green hydrogen could curb one-third of fossil fuel and industry emissions by 2050
That's according to a BloombergNEF report that calls policy support for the hydrogen economy "insufficient." Read More
How innovator Bill Gross’s solar breakthrough could decarbonize heavy industry
The renowned entrepreneur and investor discusses the evolution of Heliogen and his new concept for capturing carbon. Read More
Delta lifts off with $1 billion pledge to become carbon neutral
The airline plans to invest in aircraft renewal, sustainable jet fuel, weight reduction, and CO2 offsetting and sequestration projects. Read More
New Jersey sets its sights on a decarbonized economy
The state is planning comprehensively for economy-wide decarbonization, and putting meaningful, near-term policies in place to affordably reduce emissions. Read More
Starbucks commits to give more than it takes from the planet, and ditch disposable cups
To become "resource positive," the coffee colossus seeks to shift toward circularity, including reusable packaging. Read More
How to assess candidates’ decarbonization and climate resilience plans
Look for three overarching attributes, says a Nobel-winning scientist. Read More
Exploring the business case for carbon removal
New approaches, from CO2-sucking materials to regenerative agriculture, were in the spotlight at VERGE 19. Read More
The sensible, sexy and strange world of carbontech
The trillion-dollar market is growing startups, products and technologies, though capital deployment remains an obstacle. Read More