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This Week in MCJ covers advancements and strategies in climate action, emphasizing technology's role, investment trends, educational initiatives, and policy impacts. It showcases the importance of data-driven, scalable solutions in sectors like energy, waste management, and agriculture, highlighting local and global efforts towards sustainable practices and the transition to clean technologies.

Climate Technology and Innovation Investment and Funding Trends in Climate Action Educational Initiatives for Climate Awareness Policy and Regulation Impact on Climate Efforts Sustainable Practices in Business and Consumer Behavior Local and Global Climate Action Strategies

The hottest Substack posts of This Week in MCJ (My Climate Journey)

And their main takeaways

Inside Job: Crafting Climate Careers Without Changing Employers

609 implied HN points • 09 Jan 24
🌞 Climate & Environment Sustainability
  1. Advocate for sustainability within your current company to unlock opportunities for climate jobs for yourself and your colleagues.
  2. Consider working on sustainability as part of your current job, even if your ultimate goal is to transition to a full-time climate job.
  3. Start making small changes towards working on climate within your current role, viewing it as a gradual journey rather than an immediate shift.

2024 Could Be a Year of Redemption for Carbon Credits

157 implied HN points • 08 Feb 24
🌞 Climate & Environment Technology
  1. 2024 is predicted to be a year of redemption for carbon credits after challenges in the previous year.
  2. Carbon markets are getting a reset to improve transparency and quality, with new integrity frameworks and technology advancements.
  3. Tech companies are introducing powerful tools like satellite data and AI to standardize carbon accounting and monitoring.

Giving Up On 1.5C: A Personal and Climatic Journey

176 implied HN points • 23 Jan 24
🌞 Climate & Environment Climate change Global Warming Greenhouse Gases Emissions Reduction
  1. Limiting global warming to under 1.5C is crucial to prevent irreversible climate impacts and protect ecosystems.
  2. The current trajectory in reducing carbon emissions is insufficient to stay within the 1.5C warming limit.
  3. Despite challenges and setbacks, it is important to maintain hope, take action, and continue efforts to address climate change.
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American Carbon Removal Can Be a Powerful Edge Over China in the Critical Minerals Race

196 implied HN points • 02 Nov 23
🌞 Climate & Environment Geopolitical Tensions Clean Energy Innovation
  1. U.S. has a potential advantage over China in critical minerals and carbon removal.
  2. Investing in domestic production and new carbon removal technologies is key for the U.S. energy economy.
  3. Transforming carbon dioxide into graphite for EV batteries can benefit climate action, technology advancement, and national security.

Catalyzing Climate Action in the Classroom

176 implied HN points • 26 Oct 23
🚌 Education Climate Resources Events Jobs Community
  1. Climate change education can significantly reduce carbon emissions when implemented at scale, similar to the impact of rooftop solar or electric vehicles.
  2. Many educators lack confidence, time, and resources to teach climate change effectively, leading to limited coverage of the topic in schools.
  3. SubjectToClimate provides vetted, interdisciplinary, and free resources to help all teachers incorporate climate change education into their lessons, promoting action and hope.

Why the World is Watching Houston's Remarkable Energy Transition

176 implied HN points • 04 Oct 23
🌞 Climate & Environment Energy transition Climate tech Decarbonization
  1. Houston's remarkable energy transition is being closely watched by the world due to its industrial prowess and diverse workforce.
  2. Perceptions of Houston as a city focused on preserving the energy status quo are changing as traditional energy companies are investing in clean technologies.
  3. Houston has the opportunity to become a leader in climate tech by leveraging its resources, attracting investment, and supporting climate-focused startups.

Moving Beyond Doomism: Data-Driven Strategies for Effective Climate Content

393 implied HN points • 14 Mar 23
🌞 Climate & Environment Data Communication Behavior Circular Economy Psychology
  1. Data-driven decisions are crucial in climate content to engage mainstream audiences effectively.
  2. Promoting self-interest in climate content yields more results than focusing on planetary benefits.
  3. Starting with simple, relatable content and gradually guiding individuals towards impactful actions can drive engagement and awareness.

Is AI a Silver Bullet for our Climate Problems?

216 implied HN points • 07 Mar 23
🔬 Science Climate AI Data Education Energy
  1. AI solutions in climate problems can be biased towards easily accessible data, encouraging broader solution development is crucial.
  2. AI must quantify its confidence in recommendations for climate problem-solving due to the high cost of mistakes.
  3. Encouraging new datasets and AI methods with confidence measurement can lead to more successful projects in addressing climate challenges.

Our Investment in Mill

176 implied HN points • 10 Feb 23
  1. Food waste at home contributes significantly to emissions and landfill waste.
  2. Mill's innovative solution with a kitchen bin helps reduce food waste emissions and creates a circular economy.
  3. Investing in Mill is driven by their experienced founders, compelling climate value proposition, and potential for significant impact.

Putting Southeast Asia on the Climate Tech Map

157 implied HN points • 01 Mar 23
🌞 Climate & Environment Renewable Energy Decarbonization Emissions Reduction Environmental Impact
  1. Southeast Asia is a region with significant potential for climate tech innovation and investment.
  2. There is a need for highly scalable, decentralized solutions in Southeast Asia's climate tech landscape.
  3. Opportunities in Southeast Asia include addressing emissions from land use change and agriculture, and focusing on growth tailwinds for high-growth climate tech companies.

Tracking the Biden Boom in the EV Supply Chain

117 implied HN points • 21 Mar 23
💰 Finance Government Policy Climate action
  1. President Biden's goal is for 50% of US car sales to be zero-emissions by 2030.
  2. The Bipartisan Infrastructure Act and Inflation Reduction Act are setting the plan in motion with billions of dollars in government support.
  3. There has been significant growth and investment in the EV supply chain in response to Biden's initiatives.