♻️ Green Tech
Green Tech is an important part of the solution of climate change and other enviromental problems. Here you will find articles covering recycling, water purifying and tech used to conserve and protect natural resources. Also, news about Warp Green Tech Program will be found here.
📈 "The realization struck hard" - investor Einar Bodström on green record investments
Last year, investments in green startups doubled. We spoke with climate investor Einar Bodström to understand why. He also points out which startup he thinks is most exciting.
💰 Twice as much was invested in green startups in 2021
$40 billion was invested in green startups last year, which is twice as much compared to 2020. Some of the year's largest investments were in fusion power.
🌵 Communities in Africa winning against desertification
Following years of desertification, communities in Mauritania grouped to roll back desertification which is threatening their livelihoods, impacting negatively on water provision and crop production.
🔋 Biodegradable batteries solves e-waste
Scientists from Nanyang Technological University in Singapore have come up with a partial solution to the toxic e-waste of batteries - a biodegradable one that can be buried in soil.
🚮 Crows to clean up Swedish city – and they'll do it for peanuts
Beyond their adverse effect on people's health, cigarettes also constitute the majority of litter in public spaces. A startup and the Swedish city of Södertälje are teaming up for an unusual pilot project.
☀ Sharper simulations mean more efficient solar panels
New software means that researchers need to spend less time doing simulations, resulting in more efficient solar panels.
🔋 "Sea battery" provides energy even when it is not windy
A battery, which is actually a small hydropower plant, can store large amounts of energy from offshore wind turbines.
🌎 Environmental careers top of mind for "Gen Z"
Multiple surveys have shown that a surprising number of people under 25 are pursuing careers and degrees related to the environment.
👊"Getting started is the hardest part"
Thanks to Anders Forslund's electric aircraft, half a billion tonnes less of carbon dioxide will be emitted by 2050. Meet the aviation enthusiast and climate entrepreneur who wants to fundamentally change future transportation.