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How to Transition to a Climate Career
Abigail BassettOct 18, 2024 10 min read

With new climate sectors popping up rapidly, there are plenty of ways to get into space.

Countries are Rolling Back Their Climate Commitments
Abigail BassettOct 7, 2024 5 min read

In today's edition of This Week in Climate, we take a look at countries backpedaling on agreed climate goals, and why it's happening.

Methane Emissions are Rising Faster Than We Thought
Abigail BassettOct 1, 2024 5 min read

In today's edition of This Week in Climate, we dive into the new Global Carbon Project report on methane and how climate tech is trying to tackle the problem.

Why Climate Policies Succeed or Fail
Abigail BassettSep 23, 2024 4 min read

A new report shows that climate policies alone aren’t enough to move the needle on climate change.

Startup Spotlight: Climatize
Abigail BassettSep 16, 2024 3 min read

We sat down with Will Wiseman, the CEO and co-founder of Climatize, a climate tech start-up that offers an innovative way for everyday people to invest in real-life solar projects. Here's how the company is working to democratize climate technology.

Clean Energy Jobs are Booming
Abigail BassettSep 12, 2024 5 min read

In today's edition of This Week in Climate we take a look at the exponential growth in clean energy jobs in the past two years.

The Supreme Court Continues to Hinder Climate Action
Abigail BassettAug 30, 2024 4 min read

In today's edition of This Week in Climate we dive back into legislation and climate cases that are hung up as a result of the Supreme Court's rulings.

Greenland Was Once Green
Abigail BassettAug 23, 2024 5 min read

The frozen bits of the Earth are melting and revealing new information about global warming and its implications.

Progress is Being Made in Fusion
Abigail BassettAug 13, 2024 5 min read

Fusion projects around the world have recently reported some impressive things and it could promise a future of abundant, clean energy.

Climatebase Fellowship Spotlight: Pathways to Sustainable Futures
Roger SpitzAug 7, 2024 2 min read

Roger Spitz is President of Techistential (Climate & Strategic Foresight), Chair of Disruptive Futures Institute in San Francisco, and a Climatebase Fellow (Cohort 5).

Climatebase Fellowship Spotlight: From Fellowship to Founders
Jake BlaisdellAug 6, 2024 3 min read

Jake Blaisdell and Irete Hamdani, two of Remy's three co-founders, share their experience meeting in the Climatebase Fellowship.

Climatebase Fellowship Spotlight: Connecting Climate and Health
Anne McHughAug 7, 2024 2 min read

Climatebase Fellows from Cohort 5 share their journey in designing a curriculum for human impact of climate change.

Climatebase Fellowship Spotlight: Harnessing Microbial Power for Climate Solutions
Maya BritsteinAug 7, 2024 2 min read

Climatebase Fellow Maya Britstein is an accomplished Scientist and Project Manager, and has dedicated a decade to innovative research and development, with a particular focus on addressing the climate crisis.

Countries are Banning Advertisements from Pollutive Industries
Abigail BassettAug 1, 2024 4 min read

In today's edition of This Week in Climate, we look at countries around the world that are putting pressure in on the fossil fuel industry by banning advertisements.

BP is Predicting Peak Oil
Abigail BassettJul 22, 2024 4 min read

In today's edition of This Week in Climate, we look at the BP's surprising energy outlook plan that has far reaching implications for global oil production - and beyond.

The Supreme Court Curbs the Environmental Protection Agency
Abigail BassettJul 12, 2024 4 min read

The activist court has significantly reduced the EPA’s ability to limit everything from pollution in our air and water to emissions and greenhouse gasses. The decision has far wider implications than just climate change.

D.C. Mitigates Methane with Almost a Billion in Grants
Abigail BassettJun 27, 2024 5 min read

The Biden administration rolled out a new $850 million program to track and mitigate methane, and a bipartisan nuclear bill passed Congress.

Summer Heat Hits with a Significant Bang
Abigail BassettJun 21, 2024 4 min read

It doesn’t bode well for the rest of the season, with record-breaking temperatures already on tap.

Spotlight: Dr. Alexa White, Co-Founder, Aya Research Institute
Abigail BassettJun 20, 2024 3 min read

Dr. Alexa White is an agro-ecologist whose focus on food sovereignty could help stave off climate change.

The Climate Capital Report (6/10/24)
Ammar KhanJun 10, 2024 1 min read

Explore today's Climate Capital Report: see how companies are securing funds across climate.

Carbon Offsets Come Front and Center
Abigail BassettJun 5, 2024 4 min read

This week the Biden administration announced a framework around the carbon offset market to help make it less ripe for abuse.

Only 7 Countries Meet WHO Air Quality Standards
Abigail BassettMay 30, 2024 4 min read

A report shows that in 2023, just seven countries met the parameters. Spoiler: the U.S. isn't one of them.

How U.S. Tariffs Impact Chinese Climate Tech
Abigail BassettMay 24, 2024 5 min read

The new tariffs against Chinese goods will have a widespread, if varied, impact on climate tech.

The Climate Capital Report (5/20-5-24)
Ammar KhanMay 21, 2024 2 min read

Explore today's Climate Capital Report: see how companies are securing funds across climate, for the week of May 20th, 2024.

Balancing Carbon and Cattle in the Amazon
Abigail BassettMay 15, 2024 4 min read

A handful of startups are working to reforest the Amazon to both offset carbon and bring a new way of life to the Amazon’s cattle ranchers.

Coral Reefs May Have Reached Their Tipping Point
Abigail BassettMay 8, 2024 4 min read

A global bleaching event is underway, and some believe it is one of the main indicators that the globe has surpassed a critical climate change tipping point.

Wild Weather and Climate Change: The Role of Climate Tech in the Face of Escalating Climate Crises
Abigail BassettMay 2, 2024 4 min read

In today's edition of This Week in Climate, we look at severe climate events that have happened this year, and the role that climate tech plays in finding solutions.

SEC Climate Rules are On Hold
Abigail BassettApr 23, 2024 5 min read

Political and legal wrangling have forced the SEC to stay its new climate rules until a final legal decision comes down.

A Big First for Climate Action in Switzerland
Julian MooreApr 12, 2024 5 min read

In today's edition of This Week in Climate, we look at innovations in climate finance in Switzerland.

🌎 New Climate Jobs (4/08-4/12)
Ammar KhanApr 9, 2024 7 min read

Check out some of the latest featured jobs below. If you don't see anything that speaks to you, you can always go Climatebase to explore thousands of other opportunities.

EPA Emissions Changes and the Gradual Shift to EVs
Abigail BassettApr 9, 2024 5 min read

In today's edition of This Week in Climate, we look at new EPA rules and how it will affect transportation electrification.

A Tough Week for Global Supply Chains
Abigail BassettMar 29, 2024 5 min read

In today's edition of This Week in Climate, we take a a look at the tough week for shipping in the U.S. and globally.

New Climate Jobs (3/25-3/29)
Ammar KhanMar 27, 2024 12 min read

Check out some of the latest featured jobs below. If you don't see anything that speaks to you, explore thousands of other opportunities on our site.

The Challenges Facing Climate Action Plans
Abigail BassettMar 26, 2024 5 min read

In today's edition of This Week in Climate, we take a comprehensive look at states and municipalities' Climate Action Plans.

The SEC Weighs in on Climate Change
Abigail BassettMar 13, 2024 9 min read

This week, the SEC approved climate reporting rules for large companies, but don’t expect it to be a done deal.

Plastics and the Recycling Myth
Abigail BassettMar 5, 2024 10 min read

A new report shows that the plastics industry has known just how unrecyclable their products are for a very long time.

Google Gets in on Methane Emission Measurement
Abigail BassettFeb 27, 2024 10 min read

Google and the Environmental Defense Fund are teaming up to measure global methane emissions from oil and gas production.

Startup Spotlight: Enduring Planet
Abigail BassettFeb 21, 2024 10 min read

We sat down with Dimitry Gershenson, the co-founder and CEO of Enduring Planet. Dimitry and his co-founders Erin and Josh are no strangers to climate finance, and they’re leveraging their expertise to help climate tech startups and SMBs get the funding they need to save the planet.

Foods We Could Lose in the Climate Crisis
Abigail BassettFeb 13, 2024 9 min read

A world where crops risk disappearing offers an opportunity for climate tech.

The Changing Seasonal Patterns of Insects
Abigail BassettFeb 1, 2024 10 min read

Brood X is coming.

The Hottest Year on Record Inspires Evolving Cooling Solutions
Abigail BassettJan 26, 2024 9 min read

In today's edition of This Week in Climate, we look at evolving cooling solutions to combat record heat.

Rising Temperatures, Rising Health Risks
Abigail BassettJan 16, 2024 14 min read

In today's edition of This Week in Climate, we examine climate change and the rise of disease, viruses, and antibiotic resistance.

Climate Migration is on the Rise Around the World
Abigail BassettJan 5, 2024 8 min read

In today's edition of This Week in Climate, we explore the rising global issue of climate migration

Climate Change, Politics, and Grizzly Bears (Oh My!)
Abigail BassettDec 17, 2023 11 min read

In today's story, we examine the relationship between Grizzly Bears and climate change.

Tallying COP Wins & Losses
Julian MooreDec 14, 2023 12 min read

In this edition of This Week In Climate, we take look at the results from landmark climate negotiations.

A Lithium Boom in the Desert
Abigail BassettDec 9, 2023 10 min read

In today's story, we take a look at a massive lithium reserve uncovered in California.

Progress Amidst the Noise at COP28
Julian MooreDec 6, 2023 12 min read

In today's edition of This Week in Climate, we navigate diplomacy at COP28 and health breakthroughs.

Are E-Bikes the Answer to Electrified Transport?
Abigail BassettDec 1, 2023 9 min read

In today's edition of This Week in Climate, we take a closer look at electrified transport and E-bikes.

Low-Carbon, Low-Shame Flight Takes off
Julian MooreNov 28, 2023 11 min read

In today's edition of This Week in Climate, we look into how low-carbon flight is taking off.

The USDA’s Plant Hardiness Map Gets an Update
Abigail BassettNov 24, 2023 10 min read

In today's edition of This Week in Climate, we look at the updated USDA Hardiness Map and what it means for plants.

Startup Spotlight: Atmos Financial
Julian MooreNov 17, 2023 13 min read

We sat down with Co-founder and CEO Ravi Mikkelsen to learn more about how Atmos Financial leverages bank deposits to finance climate-positive infrastructure like clean energy, electrification, and regenerative agriculture.

Is Maine Really a Bellwether for Climate Policy?
Abigail BassettNov 15, 2023 11 min read

In today's edition of This Week in Climate, we look Maine voter's rejection of a bid to buy out Big Power.

The Rich Are Under Funding Climate Change Mitigation
Abigail BassettNov 8, 2023 9 min read

In today's edition of This Week in Climate, we look at the rich-poor divide when it comes to climate change.

Space Junk & Climate Change
Abigail BassettNov 3, 2023 10 min read

In today's edition of This Week in Climate, we look at the climate impact of space junk.

Conservation May Be the Hardest Solution
Julian MooreNov 1, 2023 8 min read

In today's edition of This Week in Climate, we look at the good and the bad in forest conservation.

The Intersection of Climate and Labor in the EV Transition
Abigail BassettOct 27, 2023 11 min read

In today's edition of This Week in Climate, we look at a tentative agreement for the UAW and Ford.

Climate Frenemies US & China
Ammar KhanOct 25, 2023 10 min read

In today's edition of This Week in Climate, we look at how China adapts while the US subtracts.

The Green Transition Derailment
Abigail BassettOct 20, 2023 11 min read

In today's edition of This Week in Climate, we look at elements that could derail the Green Transition.

Solar Future and Past
Julian MooreOct 16, 2023 10 min read

In today's edition of This Week in Climate, we look at what solar energy could have been.

Cooling Poverty is on the Rise
Abigail BassettOct 11, 2023 9 min read

In today's edition of This Week in Climate, we're highlighting growing equity issues arising as the climate warms.

Fossil Fuel Withdrawal Symptoms
Julian MooreOct 2, 2023 9 min read

In today's edition of This Week in Climate, we look at the hard road to quitting fossil fuels.

California Sues Big Oil
Abigail BassettSep 27, 2023 10 min read

In today's edition of This Week in Climate, we look at California's lawsuit against big oil companies.

California Takes on Corporate Emissions
Abigail BassettSep 23, 2023 10 min read

In today's edition of This Week in Climate, we take an in-depth look at the landmark SB 253 Climate Corporate Data Accountability Act.

What’s Up with Wind?
Julian MooreSep 19, 2023 9 min read

In today's edition of This Week in Climate, we look at ups and downs for wind power.

A Tough Week for Electric Vehicles
Abigail BassettSep 15, 2023 11 min read

In today's edition of This Week in Climate, we look at roadblocks in automotive electrification.

European Climate Tech Meets at the Drop
Julian MooreSep 12, 2023 10 min read

In today's edition of This Week in Climate, The Drop kicks off European climate connections.

This Week in Climate: What is an LCA?
Abigail BassettSep 8, 2023 10 min read

In today's edition of This Week in Climate, we discuss Life Cycle Assessments, or LCAs, which are used to measure sustainability.

Climate Comes for Food Prices
Julian MooreSep 5, 2023 9 min read

In today's edition of This Week in Climate, we look at how climate impacts are driving up the cost of food.

Welcome to the Pyrocene Era
Abigail BassettAug 31, 2023 10 min read

In today's edition of This Week in Climate, we look at how human-influenced fire activity is shaping our world.

Carbon Market Mayhem
Julian MooreAug 25, 2023 9 min read

In today's edition of This Week in Climate, we look at trouble for carbon offset markets.

Proterra Could Spell Trouble for EV Buses
Abigail BassettAug 22, 2023 10 min read

In today's issue of "This Week in Climate", we look at what the Proterra bankruptcy means for EV buses.

Carbon Capture Chronicles
Julian MooreAug 18, 2023 9 min read

In today's issue of "This Week in Climate", we look at a big week for carbon capture.

The Ocean's Conveyor Belt is in Danger
Abigail BassettAug 14, 2023 10 min read

In today's issue of "This Week in Climate", we look at the possible AMOC collapse.

Solutions for the solutions
Julian MooreAug 7, 2023 11 min read

In today's issue of "This Week in Climate", we look at the solutions for climate tech drawbacks.

Oppenheimer Brings Nuclear to the Forefront of Cultural & Climate Tech
Abigail BassettAug 1, 2023 11 min read

Today in our climate news section, "This Week In Climate", we look at how Oppenheimer is bringing nuclear power to the forefront of the cultural conversation around climate tech.

Climate Action’s Day in Court
Julian MooreJul 31, 2023 10 min read

In today's issue of "This Week in Climate", we look at the state of climate lawsuits around the world.

Five companies using AI to address climate change.
Abigail BassettJul 25, 2023 10 min read

In today's issue of "This Week in Climate", we look at five companies using AI to address climate change.

Innovation and Jobs Up, Emissions Down
Julian MooreJul 12, 2023 10 min read

Today in our climate news section, "This Week In Climate", we look at solar progress in the lab and in the market.

Utilities Use Dark Money to Stop Climate Progress
Julian MooreJun 20, 2023 11 min read

In today's issue of "This Week in Climate", we look at how utilities push back on climate action.

Climate Funds’ Funny Business
Julian MooreJun 9, 2023 10 min read

In "This Week in Climate", we look at arising challenges in financing the just transition.

Progress on Permitting
Julian MooreMay 29, 2023 9 min read

In today's issue of "This Week in Climate", we look at a breakthrough in permitting.

The Solar Report
Julian MooreMay 19, 2023 9 min read

In today's issue of "This Week in Climate", we check in on solar’s global growth.

Startup Spotlight: Ecolectro
Julian MooreMay 9, 2023 10 min read

Today, in our Climate Startup Spotlight series, we take an in-depth look at Ecolectro, a New York-based startup building scalable, low-cost green hydrogen just as the hydrogen revolution is taking off.

The Carbon Capture Chronicles
Julian MooreApr 21, 2023 8 min read

In "This Week in Climate", we look at developments in carbon capture.

Is AI going to steal our climate jobs?
Julian MooreApr 11, 2023 10 min read

In "This Week in Climate", we look at the role of AI in climate tech.

War’s climate costs hidden from IPCC
Julian MooreMar 28, 2023 10 min read

In This Week in Climate, we look at the military emissions gap in the IPCC report

It’s not all bad for climate finance
Julian MooreMar 14, 2023 8 min read

In "This Week in Climate", we look at climate finance’s rocky ride across North America

New Era for the Oceans
Julian MooreMar 7, 2023 8 min read

In "This Week in Climate", we look at big news for the oceans, good and bad.

The rubber meets the road for US climate funding
Julian MooreFeb 21, 2023 9 min read

In "This Week in Climate", we look at how new IRA funds are rolling out.

Regenerative Ag in the IRA
Julian MooreFeb 14, 2023 11 min read

Today in our climate news section, "This Week In Climate", we look at regenerative agriculture in the IRA.

All About Batteries
Julian MooreFeb 6, 2023 8 min read

Today in our climate news section, "This Week In Climate", we look at progress on alternatives to lithium-ion batteries.

Big money worked hard last year, but climate activists are working harder
Julian MooreJan 29, 2023 9 min read

In This Week in Climate, we look how fossil fuel money in the IRA is igniting climate activists.

Climate Startup Spotlight: Patch
Meghan ProulxJan 24, 2023 9 min read

Our team took an in-depth look at Patch, which is building the infrastructure for a sustainable economy by enabling gigatonne scale carbon removal.

Feds Count Climate Costs
Julian MooreJan 22, 2023 8 min read

In "This Week in Climate" we look at how the cost of climate change is becoming a priority in the United States.

The pushback against fossil gas begins
Julian MooreJan 8, 2023 8 min read

In This Week in Climate, we look at how the world is (slowly) moving beyond fossil gas.

Climate Politics Meets Big Money
Julian MooreDec 29, 2022 8 min read

In "This Week in Climate", we take a look at the growing role that moneyed interests are playing in guiding climate policies.

This Week in Climate: Will Climate Action Spark a Trade War?
Julian MooreDec 19, 2022 9 min read

In This Week in Climate, we look at how climate progress may be ushering in a trade war between the world’s strongest allies.

This Week in Climate: Climate plays catch up around the world
Julian MooreDec 5, 2022 9 min read

Today in our climate news section, This Week In Climate, we look at the new shipping emissions regulations in the EU, Brazil's cancelation of new oil pipelines and a wind energy comeback in the UK.

This Week in Climate: COP27's lone success could unlock Africa's renewable future
Julian MooreNov 28, 2022 8 min read

In This Week in Climate, we look at how COP could help Africa transition to renewables.

This Week in Climate: Here’s why your next job should be in climate tech
Julian MooreNov 20, 2022 8 min read

In This Week in Climate, we look at the opportunity for tech workers to transition into climate.