Warming Up to Climate Tech

Warming Up to Climate Tech focuses on actionable insights and innovations in the climate technology sector, targeting builders, operators, and investors aiming to combat climate change. It covers advancements in green hydrogen, decarbonization strategies, sustainable e-commerce, electric vehicles, and investment trends, alongside startup stories striving for environmental impact.

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The hottest Substack posts of Warming Up to Climate Tech

And their main takeaways

Path to 100% Green Hydrogen

98 implied HN points • 30 May 23
🌞 Climate & Environment
  1. Hydrogen has been explored as a fuel since the 1800s, with the market predicted to grow to over 2.5 trillion USD by 2050.
  2. Green hydrogen production through electrolysis is crucial for decarbonization efforts, but cost remains a significant challenge.
  3. Hydrogen color ratings like green, gray, and black represent different production methods, with green hydrogen being the most environmentally friendly.

Challenges and Opportunities of Electric Vehicles

78 implied HN points • 29 Jun 23
🕹 Technology Electric Vehicles Battery technology
  1. Electric cars are more expensive to build than combustion cars due to the high cost of lithium for batteries.
  2. Range anxiety is a significant concern for potential EV owners, as charging infrastructure needs improvement for longer journeys.
  3. Limited car selection, finding specialized technicians, and charger compatibility are challenges that inhibit widespread EV adoption.

Greenlist Decarbonizes Online Retail Returns

78 implied HN points • 21 Mar 23
🌞 Climate & Environment Sustainability E-commerce Retail Technology Innovation
  1. Greenlist enables peer-to-peer returns, reducing carbon footprint and connecting customers with out-of-stock inventory.
  2. Retail returns cost over $800 billion annually and contribute to pollution, but Greenlist cuts costs and waste by reducing miles traveled and promoting packaging reuse.
  3. Founder Jess Owens prioritizes sustainability, aiming to make a positive impact on the planet despite challenges in fundraising and market adoption.
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Beni Makes Secondhand Shopping Seamless

58 implied HN points • 02 May 23
💼 Business Sustainability E-commerce Circular Economy Fashion Technology
  1. Beni aims to reduce carbon emissions from the clothing industry by making secondhand shopping seamless through a browser extension.
  2. The browser extension targets 'aspirational secondhand shoppers' who understand the value of secondhand but find it time-consuming and inconvenient.
  3. Beni's goal is to transform norms of consumption by making secondhand shopping the new norm and helping to increase the share of circular business models in the fashion industry.

The True Efficacy of Carbon Removal Technology

58 implied HN points • 28 Mar 23
🌞 Climate & Environment Climate tech Funding
  1. Carbon removal technologies like afforestation and carbon capture play a crucial role in mitigating climate change and achieving net zero emissions.
  2. Innovative startups are developing novel methods for carbon capture, such as direct air capture and biochar production.
  3. Investment in carbon removal technologies is increasing, with significant VC funding going towards startups in this sector.

Home Electrification Fights Climate Change

58 implied HN points • 25 Apr 23
🌞 Climate & Environment Renewable Energy Energy Efficiency
  1. Home electrification can help reduce carbon emissions by switching to electric-powered appliances and adopting cleaner energy sources.
  2. Electric appliances are more energy-efficient and cost-effective compared to fossil fuel appliances, saving money and reducing carbon emissions.
  3. Government incentives, like rebates and tax credits, encourage home electrification and promote the adoption of clean energy technologies.

Ai to Combat Climate Change

58 implied HN points • 14 Mar 23
🌞 Climate & Environment Artificial Intelligence Renewable Energy
  1. Artificial intelligence can optimize the way we live, work, and allocate resources to fight climate change and adapt to its effects.
  2. There are opportunities for startups and corporations to use AI in combating climate change by analyzing data and making informed decisions.
  3. AI has potential in climate tech for mitigation, adaptation, resilience, and fundamentals like climate research, climate finance, and behavioral changes.

Fabulose’s New Vegan Leather is Climate Friendly and Durable

58 implied HN points • 06 Feb 23
  1. Fabulose is developing vegan leather to replace traditional leather and reduce carbon emissions.
  2. Their vegan leather uses fermentation and industrial waste to create a durable, climate-friendly alternative.
  3. The founders aim to scale their production, impact climate change, and offer a sustainable solution for the fashion industry.

How Climate Tech VCs Think About Investing in Startups

58 implied HN points • 01 Feb 23
  1. Many venture capital firms are focusing on climate tech to fight climate change and invest in companies innovating to reduce carbon emissions.
  2. Top climate tech investors like Breakthrough Energy Ventures, ArcTern Ventures, and ENGIE New Ventures focus on specific climate tech sectors and startup stages for their investments.
  3. Climate VCs prioritize investing in companies with innovative ideas to fight climate change, net-zero emissions goals, and profitability to create a positive environmental impact.

Boox Delivers Sustainable E-commerce for the Next Generation

39 implied HN points • 22 Jun 23
🌞 Climate & Environment Circular Economy
  1. Boox supplies reusable packaging to e-commerce brands, aiming to eliminate single-use waste and build a circular economy.
  2. The rise in e-commerce has led to increased packaging waste, making sustainability crucial for brands today.
  3. Boox focuses on reusing before recycling, prioritizing the use of polypropylene boxes and aiming to reach 100% post-consumer content by the end of 2024.

Shloop is The Sustainable Footwear Manufacturer of The Future

39 implied HN points • 23 May 23
🪞 Fashion & Beauty Sustainability Manufacturing Materials Brands Retail
  1. Shloop manufactures sustainable footwear using algae-based materials to fight climate change.
  2. The company aims to revolutionize the footwear industry by integrating sustainable materials and advanced recycling processes.
  3. Shloop focuses on providing transparent and sustainable products to footwear brands at a fair price, offering smaller batch runs and prototyping services.

The Recent Nuclear Fusion Breakthrough

39 implied HN points • 10 Jan 23
  1. Nuclear fusion is a process of combining atomic nuclei to release energy.
  2. Nuclear fusion is cleaner, safer, and more efficient than nuclear fission.
  3. Further funding and technological advancements are needed to commercialize nuclear fusion.

The Inflation Reduction Act - Reducing Inflation or Increasing Climate Funding?

39 implied HN points • 22 Dec 22
  1. The Inflation Reduction Act aims to fight inflation and climate change through tax credits and funding for climate tech industry.
  2. The IRA's new policies under the Electric Vehicle provisions may pose challenges for EV companies to lower manufacturing costs.
  3. The IRA extends tax credits for solar, wind, and geothermal projects, offers new loans for clean energy companies, and provides consumer incentives for environmentally friendly products.

The History of Climate Tech as a Tool to Fight Climate Change

39 implied HN points • 29 Nov 22
  1. The Earth's temperature is rising due to climate change, impacting resources like water availability and animal species.
  2. Investment in climate tech has increased significantly from 2015 to 2022, with focus on renewable energy and EV production.
  3. VC investments in climate tech hit a record high in 2021, showcasing a growing interest in funding startups for climate change solutions.

Warming Up to Climate Tech

39 implied HN points • 28 Nov 22
  1. Warming Up to Climate Tech is a newsletter focused on climate tech trends, startups, and people driving change to fight climate change.
  2. The author, Jacob Sheldon, has a strong background in climate tech, working in various roles supporting clean energy initiatives and early-stage startups.
  3. 2022 has seen a surge in investments in climate tech, making it a pivotal year for the industry.

The Easiest Path For Companies To Reach Net Zero

2 HN points • 01 Jun 23
💼 Business Sustainability Climate Finance Technology Startups
  1. Bend helps companies calculate and confront their carbon emissions by integrating climate data with financial operations.
  2. Bend automates carbon accounting, making it accessible and cost-effective for businesses of all sizes.
  3. Bend's ultimate goal is to empower businesses to make informed purchase decisions by providing visibility into the environmental impact of their spending.