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FarmwiseThe Current Climate newsletter has loyal readers. We're going to change the format this week in order to bring you more focused news about the business of sustainable living. We are introducing some new sections to the newsletter, including one that focuses on venture funding, M&A, contracts and other deals happening in the industry. Alan Ohnsman is joining me as a co-writer of the newsletter. Every week, Alan will bring you news about the world of green transportation, from electric cars to the hydrogen economy. Let us know what you think about the changes, and what other news you would like to know about.
This week's roundup of the week in sustainable living.
The privately-held North American companies that are doing interesting and effective things with artificial intelligence have been recognized by Forbes. Several of these companies do work that is related to the business of sustainable living, including the company that is building 300-pound robots that can quickly sort millions of tons of glass, plastic and paper sent out annually to recycling plants. Aurora Solar uses computer vision to help solar companies more rapidly design systems for their customers, which helps accelerate solar projects at lower costs. FarmWise has developed a vegetable weeder that lets farmers maintain their fields with less pesticides.
The complete list of 50 companies can be found here.
Renee Nowytarger of The Sydney Morning Herald.
Mike Cannon-Brookes is putting his money behind an effort to stop Australia's biggest power company from emitting carbon. You can read more here.
New research suggests that California can get 85% clean energy by the year 2030.
According to a new report from the World Meteorological Organization, global average temperatures have a 50% chance of rising above 1.5 degrees Celsius within five years.
A group of engineers from MIT and the Technical University of Munich have developed a fuel cell that could use the sugar from a person's body to power sensors and medical implants.
The University of Tokyo has developed a coating that gives paper bags the waterproof qualities of plastic bags without sacrificing flexibility.
Carbon Clean, which is developing point source carbon capture systems for heavy industry, announced Wednesday it raised a $150 million series C round.
Brightseed closed a $68 million series B round at a $300 million valuation. The company is using artificial intelligence to find useful chemicals in plants.
Aqualung closed a $10 million equity round to grow its team and deliver its first commercial pilot project.
The United Nations sustainable energy for all forum will start next week. The forum serves as a platform to broker new partnerships, spur investment, address challenges and drive action towards transitioning to cleaner energy according to the organizers.
The Rechargeable Molten Salt battery can be used for long-term storage.
The global food crisis could be worsened by India's heat wave.
Plants are being allowed to go wild for May.
Alan Ohnsman.
The world's top makers of heavy-duty trucks and engines, including Daimler, Cummins, and Volvo, intend to shake up their industry with the next generation of electric vehicles. The Long Beach Convention Center was packed this week with companies showing off their products at the Advanced Clean Transportation expo.
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The market that underpins its profitability is China, and that is one of the reasons why the global leader in EV is facing headaches. Musk sought to downplay concerns about the electric-car maker's operations in China after a three-week shutdown of its Shanghai plant but sales and production there are taking a hit for the time being. You can read more here.
The Ford F-150 is an electric pickup.
Is the Genesis GV60 electric SUV live?
The 80hp S2 Del Mar is the second electric model.
Rivian stock has hit a new low and early investors are unloading shares.
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