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Software solutions for solar installers and energy retailers

A climate tech company profile deep dive into Accurassi
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Tackling food waste one kitchen at a time!

We help take the manual and mental workload out of managing the kitchen. Less work. Less effort. Less uneaten food. Save money. Reduce your environmental food print.
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The future of construction is here with Earthbuilt

Earthbuilt® is the future of construction. It is an ultra-low carbon extrusion produced by machines that compress construction waste to form structures and wrap them in high-tensile membranes.
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Women in Focus: Evannah Jayne, Founder and Director of Terran Industries

"We're incredibly proud of the female founders represented in our community. Such diversity in founding teams brings critical new perspectives and ideas to the table." Adapted from the 2022 Industry Report.
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Women in Focus: Allys Todd, Founder and Director of Val.AI

“Climate tech brings together people from diverse backgrounds to develop innovative solutions to one of the most pressing challenges of our time.” Allys Todd, Founder of Val.Ai
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Thriving climate tech innovation ecosystem of SA

In partnership with the Department of Industry, Innovation and Science, Climate Tech is on the agenda to thrive in South Australia.
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Resourcing the net-zero transition

Industry Report partner NextOre uses tech to make mining more sustainable
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Mapping the Australian Climate Tech Ecosystem

The second-ever Climate Tech Founders Survey has launched, to chart the growth of the Australian ecosystem. If you're a founder, you can complete the survey today.

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Green hydrogen startup raises $1.38 million from crowdfunding

Aspiring green hydrogen producer LINE Hydrogen has raised $1.38 million from crowdfunding as it looks to play its part in Australia’s renewable energy mix.

July 5, 2022
Found by:
Olivia Utharntharm
BP takes 40% stake in vast $30bn Australian renewables project

Solar, wind and green hydrogen scheme aims to generate equivalent to third of nation's capacity.

June 27, 2022
Found by:
Olivia Utharntharm
Here’s why climate tech may avoid repeating clean tech’s failures

There are myriad reasons why so many companies went belly up. Some had the right tech at the wrong time. Many relied on venture capital, which typically seeks returns on a timeline that’s unforgivingly brief for deep tech companies. Others were undercut by foreign competitors. Whatever the reason, the collapse spooked venture capitalists, who avoided the sector for years despite the potential for enormous long-term gains.

June 27, 2022
Found by:
Olivia Utharntharm
Six books on climate change that offer hope rather than bleakness

We asked six environmental experts to each nominate a book about the climate crisis that offers hope.

June 27, 2022
Found by:
Olivia Utharntharm
Ampol throws support behind the next gen of females in climate tech

Ampol has announced a new partnership with EnergyLab that will work to support the next generation of female entrepreneurs in climate technology.

June 27, 2022
Found by:
Olivia Utharntharm
Four key climate change indicators break records in 2021

his is yet another clear sign that human activities are causing planetary scale changes on land, in the ocean, and in the atmosphere, with harmful and long-lasting ramifications for sustainable development and ecosystems, according to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO).

June 27, 2022
Found by:
Olivia Utharntharm
New Zealand targets EVs, industry with new $2.8 billion climate response fund

The New Zealand government said on Monday it would set up a NZ$4.5 billion ($2.83 billion) climate response fund, spending at least NZ$2.9 billion on cutting pollution over the next four years as it targets net zero emissions by 2050.

June 27, 2022
Found by:
Olivia Utharntharm
NSW's largest coal mine to close

Mining giant BHP fails to find a buyer for its Mt Arthur operation in the NSW Hunter Valley, and announces it will close the site in 2030

June 24, 2022
Found by:
Andrew Rogers
$9 Billion For Climate Tech Startups, Tesla’s Tough Quarter And Flooding In Yellowstone

This week’s Current Climate, which every Saturday brings you the latest news about the business of sustainability

June 23, 2022
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Alex Logan
Small Steps by Giant Leap: CSIRO’s $13b roadmap for clean, green proteins

Small Steps Vol 54: Australia's clean protein opportunity 🌿; flipping healthcare with value-based companies 👩‍⚕️; and HolonIQ’s state of impact funding 💸

May 16, 2022
Found by:
Olivia Utharntharm
The climate champions hoping to play kingmaker in Australia’s election

The pro-business, pro-environment ‘teal independents’ could help to usher in a greener government in the May 21 vote

May 16, 2022
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Olivia Utharntharm
Thousands of EV chargers to be installed across regional NSW

More than 3000 electric vehicle chargers will be installed across NSW under a multimillion-dollar plan by the state government to boost regional tourism

May 16, 2022
Found by:
Olivia Utharntharm
NSW 20-Year R&D Roadmap

The NSW 20-Year R&D Roadmap (Roadmap) is a recommendation of the Turning ideas into jobs: Accelerating R&D in NSW Action Plan. The Roadmap sets out a 20-year vision for NSW to produce more world-leading new technologies, products and services, and develop and sustain globally competitive advantages and future industries that improve productivity, standards of living, quality of life, and the natural environment.

May 16, 2022
Found by:
Olivia Utharntharm
Biden Allocates Over $3 Billion to Develop Domestic EV Battery Supply Chain and Production

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced on Monday funding of more than $3 billion to support domestic battery production, supply chain development and recycling, aimed at boosting the Biden’s administration’s goals to significantly ramp vehicle electrification in the U.S., and to bolster the country’s energy independence

May 16, 2022
Found by:
Olivia Utharntharm
Grok Ventures is now AGL's largest shareholder.

Grok Ventures believe the Board’s plan to split AGL into two companies would deliver a terrible outcome for shareholders, customers, Australian taxpayers and the planet. Decarbonisation is one of Australia’s biggest economic opportunities and a vital challenge the world needs to solve.

May 4, 2022
Found by:
Olivia Utharntharm
Politicians are basking in the ‘thrill’ of fossil fuels, but this election is Australia’s last chance to reset our climate attitude

Despite being a top issue for Australians, climate action has been completely sidelined in favour of the total sham to expand gas and coal

May 4, 2022
Found by:
Olivia Utharntharm
Dimming the sun could expose 1 billion more people to malaria

A new study illustrates how geoengineering doesn’t just turn back the clock on climate change, it alters the climate in new and perhaps profound ways

May 4, 2022
Found by:
Olivia Utharntharm
UK scoops up 18% of Europe’s cleantech investment – report

UK companies attracted 18% of Europe’s cleantech investment amid a record year of funding for the sector, according to new data. The report, compiled by IP and R&D tax credit firm GovGrant, shows that last year investors poured £134bn into cleantech firms across Europe.

May 4, 2022
Found by:
Olivia Utharntharm