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19 articles found for climate-change:
- Climate Change – A Threat to Human Health
Climate change is causing various adverse effects on human health, including the increased frequency and severity of extreme weather events, degradation of air quality, and spread of insect-borne diseases. Adaptation measures such as improving infrastructure to withstand adverse weather and providing adequate healthcare services in areas most vulnerable to climate change effects could help mitigate its negative impact.
- The Cost of Inaction: How Climate Change Impacts Farmer Livelihoods
Climate change has caused severe environmental degradation and altered global weather patterns. This has resulted in significant impact on food production, affecting farmers worldwide. In India, agriculture is a critical economic sector, with small and marginal farmers forming a major part of it. Climate change affects various aspects of agricultural production, including rainfall, pest proliferation, soil quality, cropping patterns, and harvest unpredictability, leading to decreased yields and increased costs. The government's initiatives to support farmers in coping with climate change have faced challenges, necessitating sustainable farming practices and increased support to ensure food production.
- Heat Wave: A Challenge for Power Sector
Heat Waves as an impact of climate change have created an existential crisis and countries across the world are struggling against it. It has led to increasing demand for electricity and the need for alternative energy sources. Heat waves are also affecting the power generation capacity of renewable energy sources as well as thermal power plants. How can countries work together to decelerate global warming and develop new technologies to overcome issues caused by climate change?
- Climate Tech Startups Saving the Planet
In the past few years, changing weather patterns and an increase in natural disasters became evident as the climate change impact intensified. With the global temperature increasing and ice mass melting, sea levels have risen, which will soon prove to be cataclysmic for the planet. Technology experts and modern entrepreneurs are devising innovative solutions to combat climate change, such as reducing carbon emissions, harnessing renewable energy, and creating sustainable solutions, thereby changing the way of life. Will they be able to reverse the negative effect of environmental degradation and reset the delicate ecological balance?
- COP28: Green Tech Takes Center Stage as Funding Paves the Way for Biotech Solutions
The dust has settled on COP28, and amid the flurry of pledges and promises, one theme stands out: biotechnology and green manufacturing are emerging as the keystones of the fight against climate change. This article delves into the funding commitments made at the conference and explores how these innovative solutions can empower companies and countries to achieve their ambitious climate targets.
- Captured Carbon Dioxide – A Valuable Resource
With climate change threatening the entire planet, it is essential to take decisive steps to stop environmental degradation. Governments across the globe are committed to reducing their carbon emission and invest in green energy, carbon capture (CC), and carbon capture and utilization (CCU). These technologies help modify captured carbon and reuse it, thereby reducing pollution and contributing to achieving net zero emission.
- Green Steel: How one of the world’s most emission intensive industry plans to decarbonize
Steel is the backbone of societies, buildings, equipment and infrastructure across the globe. It is used in the manufacturing of a range of products, from cars and machines to construction materials for our offices and homes, thereby forming a critical element of contemporary life. However, the innumerable benefits come at a cost as the steel industry is one of the leading contributors to carbon emissions globally. With the steel industry's future at the forefront of climate change discussions, we are in a race against time to clean one of the world's most carbon-intensive industries. As the efforts to meet climate change goals speed up, can innovative technologies enabling the transition towards green steel be the answer to the challenges posed by traditional steelmaking?
- Green Gold Rush: Cleantech Startups Attract Global VC Interest
In recent years, cleantech startups have emerged as the favorites of venture capitalists (VCs). The rising concerns surrounding climate change triggered a massive shift in investment patterns and pushed the clean technology sector into the limelight. This transformation is not confined to a specific geographic region; rather VCs across regions are increasingly supporting technologies and innovations that could contribute to a sustainable future. Is this a short-term trend or a new phenomenon?
- Carbon Capture – Moving Toward Net-Zero Emissions
To save the planet from climate change, countries and organizations are working toward achieving net-zero emissions. Capture, utilization, and storage of carbon emerged as a leading strategy for limiting the global temperature rise. However, these technologies are expensive to implement in factories and manufacturing facilities. In addition, each technology comes with its set of limitations. If these obstacles can be surmounted, carbon capture can be widely implemented and contribute to a positive environmental impact.
- Thematic Investing on the Rise
Disruptive technology is constantly reshaping the world. Despite the pandemic-induced lockdown, seamless internet connectivity enabled access to a virtual world where we could work, shop, and even meet people. Due to mobility restriction, labor shortage, and supply chain disruption, manufacturers have turned to robotics. Breakthrough treatments and medical advances in healthcare have helped combat the pandemic crisis. Climate change has shed light on vehicle electrification and the shift to renewable energy. Consequently, technological advancements such as AI, machine learning, blockchain, robotics, and data analytics are gaining popularity. The benefits of these disruptions, or rather “trends” and “themes,” are manifold. These trends are increasingly changing the way investors manage their portfolios.
- Soil Conservation – A Critical Need
Soil is a critical resource needed for our very survival as it ensures food production and security for countries. Yet, unchecked pollution is leading to irreversible soil damage. Apart from natural disasters and industrial activities, modern soil enhancers are causing soil erosion and degradation. This unprecedented damage can pose major challenges in the future. Fortunately, there are organic ways to mitigate this damage, which can help conserve healthy fertile soil for reuse.
- Green Hydrogen in Circular Economy
The urgent need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions has prompted countries worldwide to commit to net-zero targets, driving the rapid adoption of low-carbon and renewable energy sources. Green hydrogen, generated from solar and wind power, has immense potential in sectors that are difficult to decarbonize. However, challenges related to costs, infrastructure, and policy intervention hinder its progress. Improving process efficiency, achieving cost efficiency through technological advancements and scale, transforming infrastructure, and implementing supportive policies are crucial for the widespread adoption of green hydrogen as a clean energy solution in the transition to a circular economy.
- Revamping R&D Strategies as Per the New Normal
While countries struggle with macroeconomic issues and geopolitical tension, companies need to revamp themselves to maintain business continuity. Businesses are already fighting to survive, with pressure from economic downturn, global inflation, supply chain disruptions due to war situations, and climate changes. Is there a game plan that can help them not only ride out this tough time but also thrive?
- Global Market Opportunity for Bio-Based Resins
Bio-based resin is being increasingly adopted across industries as the need for sustainability has risen. Bio-based resins, made from partially or wholly plant-derived monomers, offer a sustainable and carbon-positive approach for consumers and manufacturers shifting to a bioeconomy model from highly-priced and depleting fossil fuel ingredients. Government regulations have also boosted their application. Successful commercialization is leading to the growth of bio-based resin throughout the world.
- Decarbonization of Natural Gas at Pre-Combustion Stage
Decarbonization is becoming increasingly urgent because of the rise in global warming. Given the substantial utilization of natural gas by corporations in the US and Europe, this need has become notably more significant. Currently, the adoption of renewable energy sources stands out as the most relevant method for mitigating carbon emissions. However, limited availability of renewable energy supplies and declining levelized cost of energy (LCOE), has increased per unit cost of green energy, thereby compelling companies to sustain considerate consumption of natural gas. Companies can adopt other techniques for decarbonization, such as carbon capture storage/utilization (CCS/CCUS), as a feasible option to eliminate carbon dioxide content of natural gas. However, due to high costs associated with carbon capture and storage, evaluating certain other future ready techniques, such as methane processing, to decarbonize the balance usage of natural gas is necessary.
- Reshoring in US: Need for Locally Resilient Supply Chains
US companies are increasingly reshoring their operations from China in response to supply chain disruptions and global uncertainties. CEOs in the US are investing in emerging technologies to enhance productivity and gain a competitive edge. The reshoring movement aims to build locally resilient supply chains and mitigate future risks. By adopting reshoring, the US can strengthen its manufacturing sector, foster economic growth, and create sustainable jobs.
- Capturing the Opportunity of Carbon Capture & Storage Technology in Petrochemicals
The growing need for environmental sustainability has impelled petrochemical companies worldwide to look for ways to reduce carbon emissions and reach net zero emissions by 2050. Industry leaders globally have been collaborating on exploring carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology as a means to significantly reduce carbon emissions from their petrochemical plants. As this technology is in a nascent stage, companies that make an early entry in developing and investing in CCS and related infrastructure would provide good investment opportunities, considering they would largely benefit as CCS technology gets adopted across the petrochemical industry.
- The Rise of Vertical Farming and Hydroponics
Increasing demand for food, coupled with decreasing farmlands and fertile soils, has led to the emergence of alternative forms of farming, such as vertical farming, to boost food production. Countries that have long struggled with domestic production and supply constraints due to the lack of natural resources and favorable climatic conditions are implementing these technologies to achieve food self-sufficiency.
- Unlocking a Billion-Dollar Opportunity: HPC in Healthcare for MedTech and IT Firms
High Performance Computing (HPC) has emerged as a transformative force that promises to revolutionize the industry in ways never seen before. As demand for innovative medical solutions and data-driven insights continues to grow, HPC technologies present a compelling opportunity for MedTech and IT firms. It could significantly impact patient care, medical research, and bottom-line growth for businesses in the healthcare ecosystem.