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Climate Misinformation Hampers Progress
Misinformation in climate is a longstanding strategy, though it is uniquely exacerbated by social media that rewards the sensational over the factual.
Market deep dives and funding insights
Misinformation in climate is a longstanding strategy, though it is uniquely exacerbated by social media that rewards the sensational over the factual.
According to the World Bank, the fashion industry is responsible for 10% of annual global carbon emissions – more than all international flights and maritime shipping combined. It’s also the second-biggest consumer of water globally.
Climate change poses an increasing risk to insurers and their customers. The costs of climate change-driven weather-related disasters have been rising. In 2017, losses totaled more than $306 billion in the U.S.
In climate tech, reliable information from devices that collect climate data are essential for making evidence-based decisions about planetary warming.
Many climate solutions include tangible, “hard” technologies to limit or reduce carbon emissions. The products can range from meat substitutes to carbon sequestration devices. These technologies often bear special development risks that deter private investment.
We’ve created a comprehensive list of climate tech accelerators and incubators relevant for companies targeting general climate tech challenges as well as specific verticals in energy and food.
