Climate technology news covering carbon capture, clean energy innovation, green tech startups, and technological solutions to climate change.
This piece details how researchers at Marlon Brando’s former Tetiaroa island developed a sunlight-driven carbon removal technology. The founders of Banyu Carbon are now testing this method in Western Australia to address global climate change by pulling CO2 from the atmosphere using dye and solar energy.
Venture capitalist Bill Clerico plans to launch Resilience Week in San Francisco to unite wildfire technology stakeholders. The initiative aims to address market and policy challenges hindering the scaling of wildfire tech startups into viable venture-backed businesses by fostering broader industry collaboration.
Taiwan's Ministry of Environment initiated a strategic environmental assessment for carbon capture and storage sites in offshore aquifers. The voluntary review aims to prevent spatial conflicts and ensure storage safety, supporting the nation's goal of reducing 6 million tonnes of CO2 equivalent by 2035.
CleanTechnica argues that Thermal Dawn offers a cost-effective solution for heating and cooling by replacing gas boilers with thermal storage systems. The article highlights founder Nick Zeniou's claims regarding consumer demand for comfort and sustainability, noting strong interest at an Australian electrification expo despite the niche nature of the attendee demographic.
Australia designated a seabed site near Darwin for Japanese energy company Inpex to store up to 443 million metric tons of CO2 from the Ichthys LNG facility. The project, which would inject CO2 into the West Peron saline aquifer, still requires environmental impact assessments and other licenses before final approval. Environmentalists oppose the project citing habitat risks and fossil fuel reliance concerns.
Planet Classroom unveils a programming lineup ahead of COP31 in Turkey, featuring films on climate solutions, AI, and youth action. The collection highlights innovations such as AI for conservation, coastal resilience strategies for island communities, and recycling initiatives in Indonesia to address global environmental challenges.
Chulalongkorn University contends that its teak forest in Saraburi successfully demonstrates effective carbon sequestration and climate education. The article highlights the project's certification under Thailand's T-VER program and its role in restoring degraded land while engaging over 1,000 learners.
London-listed Roebuck Foods is raising €10 million through a share placement to acquire majority holdings in climate tech firms Glasport and Rumen Tech. The funds will support Glasport's Gasabate product, which reduces cattle methane emissions by 80% and has gained approval from major agricultural cooperative Arla.