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Center For Transportation and the Environment to Lead Innovative Battery-Free Fuel Cell Bus Project 
The Center for Transportation and the Environment (CTE) has launched a battery-free Fuel Cell Dominant Proof of Concept project.This groundbreaking initiative, featuring fuel cell technology patented...more
The Center for Transportation and the Environment (CTE) has launched a battery-free Fuel Cell Dominant Proof of Concept project.This groundbreaking initiative, featuring fuel cell technology patented...more
Nrel's Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center Catapults Emerging Technologies ... 
NREL's Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center Catapults Emerging Technologies, Startups, and NREL Research Into Investor and Industry Networks.NREL Innovation Showcase brings together cleantech and...more
NREL's Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center Catapults Emerging Technologies, Startups, and NREL Research Into Investor and Industry Networks.NREL Innovation Showcase brings together cleantech and...more
Climate Tech Funding Hits A 4-Year Low: Who Gets the Top Equity Deals in Q3?
Global climate tech funding and deals hit a 4-year low in Q3 2024, per CB Insights' State of Climate Tech Report.US and Europe have managed to grow median deal sizes due to government support.The US...more
Global climate tech funding and deals hit a 4-year low in Q3 2024, per CB Insights' State of Climate Tech Report.US and Europe have managed to grow median deal sizes due to government support.The US...more
Houston Innovator on How Health Tech's Rise Offers Roadmap For Climatetech Growth
Nada Ahmed is the founding partner at Houston-based Energy Tech Nexus, a startup hub for the energy transition.She says climate tech needs a stronger support system, including informed investors,...more
Nada Ahmed is the founding partner at Houston-based Energy Tech Nexus, a startup hub for the energy transition.She says climate tech needs a stronger support system, including informed investors,...more
Duke University Students Showcase Climate Solutions At Energy Week Event 
Duke University students showcase climate solutions at Energy Week event.By partnering with local stakeholders, the initiative aims to boost economic development while promoting sustainable...more
Duke University students showcase climate solutions at Energy Week event.By partnering with local stakeholders, the initiative aims to boost economic development while promoting sustainable...more
Gop Governing Trifecta Must Protect America's Clean Energy Boom 
More than 330,000 clean energy jobs have been created since the passage of the clean energy plan.Majority of those jobs are in districts and states represented by Republican members.71% of likely...more
More than 330,000 clean energy jobs have been created since the passage of the clean energy plan.Majority of those jobs are in districts and states represented by Republican members.71% of likely...more
Finmin Advocates For Innovative Climate Solutions At Cop29 to Support Vulnerable Communities 
Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb highlights Pakistan's first climate-focused agricultural fund to tackle climate challenges and ensure food security.Finance minister stressed the importance of supporting...more
Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb highlights Pakistan's first climate-focused agricultural fund to tackle climate challenges and ensure food security.Finance minister stressed the importance of supporting...more
Global Partnership Channels More Than Usd 1 Billion to Scale up Weather Services ...
Foundation: Gates Foundation
The Agriculture Innovation Mechanism for Scale (AIM for Scale) unveiled its first-ever, groundbreaking Innovation Package, aimed at providing weather information.Future Innovation Packages will...more
Foundation: Gates Foundation
The Agriculture Innovation Mechanism for Scale (AIM for Scale) unveiled its first-ever, groundbreaking Innovation Package, aimed at providing weather information.Future Innovation Packages will...more
The Clock Can't Be Turned Back on Climate Change. Financing Adaptation Must Be A Priority
Anna Beswick writes that to avoid increasing the financial instability of these countries, finance should be provided in the form of grants, rather than loans.The UNDP annual Adaptation Gap report...more
Anna Beswick writes that to avoid increasing the financial instability of these countries, finance should be provided in the form of grants, rather than loans.The UNDP annual Adaptation Gap report...more
Impact Makers: Ragy Ramadan
Foundation: Solar Impulse Foundation
LifeBox is a solar-powered infrastructure that provides both clean energy and safe water to remote areas in Egypt, MENA, and Sub-Saharan Africa.LifeBox has saved farmers $215,000 in energy costs and...more
Foundation: Solar Impulse Foundation
LifeBox is a solar-powered infrastructure that provides both clean energy and safe water to remote areas in Egypt, MENA, and Sub-Saharan Africa.LifeBox has saved farmers $215,000 in energy costs and...more
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Philanthropy as Key Enabler to Work on ‘Wicked Problems’
Australia’s Melbourne City Mission Chief Executive Officer Ric Holland writes how philanthropy can act as an enabler on many levels.