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Since even before the Wright Brothers, there have been attempts—some with modest success—to build a flying car. Although a practical road, and airworthy vehicle looks no more likely than a century ago, planes that do the job of taxi cars may arrive soon. And while the U.S. has been a leader in “flying car” efforts over the years, it may not be the first place where service takes flight. Learn more: https://hubs.la/Q02L6RWy0 #airtaxis #flying #abroad #airtaxi

On September 25th, hear from leading experts at #TechonomyClimate in NYC. Meet Ann Tracy, Colgate-Palmolives Chief Sustainability Officer and TE Climate speaker! 🪥♻️ As Colgate-Palmolive’s Chief Sustainability Officer Ann leads Colgate’s Global Sustainability strategy and key initiatives, integrating a strong technical foundation across our enterprise Sustainability & Social Impact Strategy Core Ambition pillars. Ann holds a BA degree in Applied Science, a BS degree in Mechanical Engineering, and a Master’s of Engineering degree in Manufacturing Systems. Most recently Ann has completed a Certificate of Sustainability from the University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership. Currently she is on the Board of the UNGC Network USA. Join us at Techonomy Climate here: https://hubs.la/Q02L6Fb10 #tech #technology #climateaction #climatetech #climatechange #climate #event #conference #sustainable #sustainability

As intermittent power sources, solar photovoltaic and wind energy require “baseline” power to fill in. That typically comes from traditional sources including coal, gas, and nuclear power. But utilities are increasingly exploring energy storage systems that charge up on renewable energy to provide that backup power instead. Lithium ion is the go-to technology for utility-scale batteries; however, it is an imperfect solution for long-duration energy storage, known as LDES. A report from the U.S. Government Accountability Office said that while lithium-ion batteries remain popular in the utility sector, high demand in other industries makes them an increasingly expensive solution. Also, the GAO reported other risks for grid operators, including fire and limited battery life. Perhaps most importantly, lithium-ion batteries do not have the storage capacity to last through the night or to ride out extended power outages. Learn more: https://hubs.la/Q02L6pjJ0

Meet #TechonomyClimate speaker Jeffrey Sachs: world-renowned economics professor, bestselling author, innovative educator, and global leader in sustainable development. 🔋🌱 Sachs is a University Professor and Director of the Center for Sustainable Development, Earth Institute at Columbia University, where he directed the The Earth Institute, Columbia University from 2002 until 2016. He is President of the United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network, Co-Chair of the Council of Engineers for the Energy Transition, Commissioner of the UN Broadband Commission for Development, academician of the Pontifical Academy of Social Sciences at the Vatican, and Tan Sri Jeffrey Cheah Honorary Distinguished Professor at Sunway University. He has been Special Advisor to three United Nations Secretaries-General, and currently serves as an SDG Advocate under Secretary General António Guterres. He spent over twenty years as a professor at Harvard University, where he received his B.A., M.A., and Ph.D. degrees. Sachs has received 42 honorary doctorates, and his most recent books are The Ages of Globalization: Geography, Technology, and Institutions (2020) and Ethics in Action for Sustainable Development (2022). Join us at Techonomy Climate: https://hubs.la/Q02L5Mz90 #tech #technology #climateaction #climatetech #climatechange #climate #event #conference #sustainable #sustainability

For the affluent adventurer, space offers a unique allure: exorbitant prices, stringent physical prerequisites, a scarce number of seats, and the compelling “overview effect.” Getting high above the Earth changes how we see everything from our own selfhood to borders, politics, and our interconnectedness. Space tourism provides an exceptionally rarefied experience for those who have already conquered Everest or explored Antarctica in luxury. While the sector has encountered significant financial and technical challenges, new companies are joining the fray, offering (comparatively) more affordable escapades for those willing to make a substantial investment. Learn more here: https://hubs.la/Q02L0wdV0 #space #tourism #spacetourism #adventure

Techonomy Climate: Driving Sustainable Innovation, presented by Worth Media Group, convenes on September 25th at City Winery in New York City. Learn more about speaker David Teten here 💡♻️ David Teten is Venture Partner with Coolwater Capital, known as “Y Combinator for emerging VCs”. Coolwater runs an accelerator for emerging VC fund managers and invests as a limited partner, into general partnerships, in fund management companies, and also directly into startups. He is Founder of Versatile VC, backing early-stage “investment tech” companies which help investors generate alpha and succeed. David has previously advised such institutional investors as Birch Hill Equity Partners, Goldman Sachs Special Situations Group, Icahn Enterprises, LLR Partners, Real Ventures, Right Side Capital, Tiferes.vc, and Orascom TMT Investments (Sawiris family office). He has served on the boards of Ionic (sold to Twilio), Authorea (sold to Wiley), Earnest Research (Observer), SignUp.com, and Whisk (sold to Deem). Learn more about Tetan Techonomy Climate here: https://lnkd.in/ekA5GkCK #tech #technology #climateaction #climatetech #climatechange #climate #event #conference #venturecapital #vc #vcfirm #vcfund

Ahead of our Techonomy Climate NYC conference, re-visit our top climate stories here: #newsletter #techonomyclimate #climatechange #climateaction #climatetech

Snaking under city streets, behind residential drywall and into furnaces, ovens and other appliances, natural gas pipelines are a ubiquitous presence in U.S. buildings. The question of what to do with them as the planet warms has become a serious debate—dozens of U.S. cities and states have crafted plans to reduce reliance on natural gas, and more than 20 other states have passed laws to preempt that type of regulation. Now, utilities around the nation have begun testing a controversial idea aimed at reducing the carbon footprint of gas lines, while keeping them in place. Nearly 20 utilities have laid out plans to inject lines with a blend of gas and hydrogen, the latter of which emits no carbon dioxide (CO2)—a major greenhouse gas—when combusted. Testing such blends, these companies say, is an essential step towards understanding the practice, which they argue will help reduce emissions and fight climate change. Read more: https://hubs.la/Q02Ks1ms0 #CCnow #coveringclimate Covering Climate Now

"We need our trees in the ground." 🌲 Amanda Leland, Executive Director of the Environmental Defense Fund, spoke at the 2023 #TechonomyClimateNYC conference. In September, join us at this year's conference: https://lnkd.in/ekA5GkCK #tech #technology #climateaction #climatetech #climatechange #climate #event #conference #environment

Karma Wallet is the data driven platform focused on helping consumers spend in line with their personal values. Co-founder Kedar Karkare, PhD will be speaking at #TechonomyClimateNYC - learn more here ⬇ 💳 ♻ Dr. Kedar Karkare is a dynamic thought leader at the intersection of biology, data science, finance, and sustainability. The Co-founder of Karma Wallet, Dr. Karkare designed a financial infrastructure to help consumers spend in line with their personal values by offering clarity on which companies contribute positively to people and the planet. Recognizing the need for evolution in consumer fintech, he created technology that enables consumer brands and financial institutions to provide a hyper-personalized user experience by accounting for what each unique person cares about. Karma Wallet was been recognized as “Best in Business” by Inc. Magazine. Learn more about our speakers register for Techonomy Climate here: https://lnkd.in/ekA5GkCK #tech #technology #climateaction #climatetech #climatechange #climate #event #conference #environment