Downstream destruction 78 implied HN points • 21 May 23 🌞 Climate & Environment Environmental Impact Pollution Cobalt, lithium, and rare earth elements are essential for green technologies. Extracting rare earth elements is highly polluting and damaging to the environment. Developed countries often exploit underdeveloped nations for critical minerals, leading to environmental and humanitarian issues.
Designed to adapt 78 implied HN points • 16 Apr 23 🌞 Climate & Environment Infrastructure Investing Venice's infrastructure has adapted to frequent flooding by leveraging engineering expertise. Climate change intensifies weather events, highlighting the need for climate-resilient infrastructure. Investing in infrastructure for climate adaptation is crucial for mitigating risks and ensuring long-term sustainability.
2022 wrapped 39 implied HN points • 29 Dec 22 2022 was marked by heatwaves, floods, and natural disasters globally. The events of 2022 inspired a company named CTRL + Z to focus on leveraging technology for environmental impact. CTRL + Z is grateful for support received from the 776 Foundation and has exciting plans for the future.
Designing liquid markets 19 implied HN points • 14 Nov 22 Optimal allocation of resources like kidneys and water can be solved through market mechanisms. Designing market mechanisms for matching donors to patients or trading water involves complex factors and requires cooperation. Water markets face challenges in standardization but can benefit from regulatory support to boost liquidity and achieve water security.
Winter is coming 19 implied HN points • 05 Oct 22 Putin is leveraging energy exports to influence Europe before winter Europe is facing challenges securing energy needs without Russian supplies Europe needs to consider demand-side measures to manage the energy crisis
The worst kind of marine pollution 19 implied HN points • 26 Sep 22 Companies in the maritime industry often disregard regulations on marine pollution. Bilge dumping involves deliberate discharge of harmful substances into water, causing massive ecosystem harm. Tight regulatory oversight and cooperation between governments are crucial to combat the significant issue of bilge dumping.
Launching CTRL + Z 19 implied HN points • 09 Sep 22 Climate change can drastically alter our surroundings and impact livelihoods worldwide. Ctrl + Z aims to address the impact of climate change by starting with water conservation. The mission of Ctrl + Z is to make the world a better place by solving big problems through care and curiosity.
Climate Karma 4 HN points • 09 Apr 23 🌞 Climate & Environment Climate change Vulnerability Inequality Accountability Resilience Climate change impacts are transboundary and unequal. Large emitters need to take responsibility and aid vulnerable countries. People, not just countries, feel the effects of climate change.
Thirsty Textiles 1 HN point • 18 Mar 23 🌞 Climate & Environment Fashion Pollution Solutions Innovations Fashion industry is the second-biggest consumer of water worldwide. Textiles require water throughout their lifecycle, from farming to washing. Cotton production contributes significantly to water stress in water-stressed countries.