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Breaking through hurdles set by economists

Joshua Gans' Newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 08 Oct 18
🔬 Science Climate
  1. The work of economists Bill Nordhaus and Paul Romer in integrating innovation and climate with economic growth has played a significant role in breaking down barriers and pushing for policy action.
  2. Nordhaus's approach helped quantify the costs of climate change mitigation, showing that the costs were manageable and shifting the debate from denial to action.
  3. Romer's endogenous growth theory emphasized the importance of science and innovation in driving economic growth, highlighting the need for systems to promote research and development.

Occupy & Klima

Activist Futurism • 0 implied HN points • 20 Sep 21
🌍 World Politics Climate
  1. Activists celebrated the 10 year anniversary of Occupy Wall Street, reflecting on the impact it had on movements and society.
  2. The successful launch of KlimaDAO raised over $17 million for buying carbon offsets, showing a strong demand for the project.
  3. The coincidence of Klima's launch with Occupy's anniversary symbolized a passing of the torch to new activist initiatives.

Introducing Software and the Energy Transition

Software and the energy transition • 0 implied HN points • 23 Apr 24
đź•ą Technology Climate
  1. The climate crisis is a serious concern due to carbon emissions from fossil fuels, and transitioning to renewable energy sources like solar and wind is crucial.
  2. Software plays a vital role in managing energy transition by orchestrating smarter grids, controlling home appliances, and forecasting renewable energy capacity.
  3. Newsletter focuses on software systems aiding the energy transition, particularly in cloud technologies and grid management tools.

Running AMOC

Surfing the Future • 0 implied HN points • 12 Feb 24
🔬 Science Climate
  1. The ocean/atmosphere system is already changing, and latest studies suggest these changes may have dire implications for the world.
  2. The Atlantic meridional overturning circulation (Amoc) is at risk of an abrupt shift that could impact global climate regulation.
  3. An article on this topic is recommended reading for political, business leaders, and investors globally.

Today’s Top 5 HN posts

Top 5 HN Posts of the day • 0 implied HN points • 24 May 24
đź•ą Technology Climate
  1. Daylight Computer developed a new 60fps e-paper tablet, which could be an interesting tech innovation to watch out for
  2. There is a posting about a cement recycling method that could potentially address a significant climate change challenge, showing promising sustainability efforts
  3. Various job postings from companies like Motion and Checkr indicate active hiring in the tech industry for roles like senior engineers and software engineers
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Terra.do, Part 2: Software Stacks in Climate

Solar Powered Data • 0 implied HN points • 30 Apr 24
đź•ą Technology Climate
  1. The course on Software Stacks in Climate Tech from Terra.do can be beneficial for software engineers interested in climate change
  2. The course content included topics like public data sources, energy modeling, and hardware/software interfaces
  3. The course assignments were challenging, appealing to a wide range of technical backgrounds, and encouraged participants to push themselves to learn and grow

Proof the Greens put ideology over facts in the "Atomausstieg"

aukehoekstra • 0 implied HN points • 26 Apr 24
🌍 World Politics Climate
  1. The nuclear power debate in Germany is politically charged comparable to significant topics like abortion in the US or Brexit in the UK.
  2. Existing nuclear power plants are viewed as safe and environmentally friendly, with calls to keep them open until coal plants are phased out to avoid worsening climate change.
  3. Politicians, like Habeck, should prioritize facts over ideology and avoid distorting the truth for political reasons, as seen in the 'Atomausstieg' situation.

Jean-Batiste Joseph Fourier: The Analytical Theory of Heat

The Climate Historian • 0 implied HN points • 18 Mar 22
🔬 Science Climate
  1. Joseph Fourier greatly impacted how scientists understand heat transfer and functions. His work introduced new equations that describe how heat moves through solids.
  2. Fourier was not just a mathematician; he was also deeply involved in the political scene during the French Revolution, even ending up in prison for his beliefs.
  3. In his studies, Fourier explained how the Earth gets its heat from the sun, stars, and its own core. He was one of the first to bring attention to the concept of the greenhouse effect.

If no one builds it, you're never born.

Artificial General Ideas • 0 implied HN points • 08 Dec 25
đź•ą Technology Climate
  1. Not building AGI could leave humanity unprepared for future challenges, just like past advancements have helped us overcome difficulties. We need innovation to face problems that might threaten our existence.
  2. Scaling current AI methods won’t create AGI but will lead to powerful AI systems. Making AI safe is just as crucial as making it useful, and we should focus on both.
  3. AGI has the potential to improve our ability to respond to disasters, enhance health care, and promote sustainable agriculture, helping humanity survive and thrive in various areas.

Chinese Chess: Kevin Rudd on Xi and China

The Octavian Report • 0 implied HN points • 23 Dec 25
🌍 World Politics Climate
  1. Xi has tightly centralized power and put the Communist Party at the center of China’s long‑term strategy, using anti‑corruption and political control to marginalize rivals.
  2. Economic policy has rolled back market liberalization: state‑owned enterprises are being favored, private firms face constraints and investor confidence is weakening, while Beijing tries to shift toward consumption and high‑tech goals.
  3. China is more outwardly assertive—through Belt and Road, maritime moves, and global diplomacy—creating growing strategic competition with the U.S. and real risks of accidental conflict over Korea, the South China Sea, and Taiwan.

Catching Up on When We Are.

The Snap Forward • 0 implied HN points • 11 Feb 26
🎙 Podcasts Climate
  1. There’s a climate-foresight podcast called When We Are that’s informal, unedited, ad-free, and has attracted a steady audience.
  2. The post curates ten popular episodes as easy entry points for people who haven’t listened yet and want to catch up.
  3. A Personal Climate Strategy Workshop begins Thursday Feb 12 with enrollment closing soon, and listeners are encouraged to subscribe, support, and follow the podcast on platforms like Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

VFYW: A Red Taxi To Rick's

The Weekly Dish • 0 implied HN points • 07 Feb 26
🏝 Travel Climate
  1. Small visual details — the red taxi (a Dacia Sandero), Norfolk Island pines, and clay tennis courts — were the key clues sleuths used to narrow the view to a warm, coastal North African setting.
  2. The community drove the story: readers supplied follow-ups, reimagined images and logo ideas, and shared practical tips like how to download the high‑res photos, making the contest a lively, collaborative puzzle.
  3. The series blends travel‑spotting with bite‑sized trivia and incentives for submissions, inviting readers to send horizontal window photos for a chance to be featured and to earn subscription time.