In this edition, Mick emphasises the importance of realism and grace in climate action, arguing that imperfect efforts still count in a fuelled world. Reflecting on personal choices and public figures like Mike Cannon-Brookes, he contends that "climate hypocrisy" is unavoidable but shouldn't stall progress. The newsletter also features community insights, highlights from climate techâincluding Nourish Ingredientsâ precision fermentation breakthroughâand a roundup of events, funding, and jobs. It concludes with a spotlight on how AI is transforming battery technology for the clean energy future.
Australia is producing some incredible climate solutions and we have a world of opportunity to grow them to their full-impact potential. Which markets to target first is not an easy decision.
As the world accelerates efforts to combat climate change, hardware innovations are critical. From renewable energy storage to large scale carbon capture and use, we are going to need a million new hardware products.
World Fund, a newcomer in climate-VC land, is taking the lead in a $128 million round for IQM, with hopes the Finnish quantum computing company will one day deliver carbon cuts by the megatonne.