VERGE 19
Opus 12 is one startup on a mission to convert CO2 into useful products
It may sound a bit like alchemy to create building blocks out of thin air, but plants and algae have been doing essentially the same thing for hundreds of millions of years. Read More
4 carbontech companies making products from thin air
From feedstock to fuel to flooring, these businesses are turning excess carbon dioxide into value and profit. Read More
Why this cold storage warehouse operator warmed up to artificial intelligence
The energy team supercools its facilities to help offset energy costs. Intelligent software helps figure out when they should be switched back on. Read More
Ex-Google X engineer Tom Chi on tech that's 'net-positive' to nature
"What I’m interested in is changing the economics around agriculture," says the long-time entrepreneur. Read More
Carbontech, the trillion-dollar circular market opportunity
Products made from embedded CO2, from soap to fuels to vodka, are great examples of the circular economy in action. Read More
The 2019 VERGE Vanguard
A diverse group of 20 visionaries, investors and entrepreneurs who are inspiring an equitable, inclusive clean economy. Read More
Inside ExxonMobil's hookup with carbon removal venture Global Thermostat
Could the funding and engineering resources of a major fossil fuels company help direct air capture technology for carbon removal scale more quickly? Read More
Here's how e-scooter and e-bike companies could embrace the circular economy
Shared micromobility services may reduce emissions, but the short lifespan of the scooters and bicycles raises questions about materials use and deeper supply-chain impacts. Read More
Why IKEA and others are going 'climate positive'
A growing number of companies are claiming that their products lead to negative greenhouse gas emissions. Read More
The next generation of disruptors
Are you ready to vote for the startups that are leading us into the clean economy at VERGE 19? Read More
