And how Europe has to catch up to become a leader in sustainable mobility, transport, and logistics. — This is part of a series where I want us to have a detailed look into how each high-emitting sector can change towards a regenerative world. …

Co-author: Daniel Valenzuela Suddenly, everyone in VC is talking about CO2 drawdown potential. As a more general trend, public markets and corporations talk about ESG and jump on purpose-driven communication. Probably that’s the capitalistic response to ill systemic developments that drove us into crises of mental health, resource depletion, human…

The power industry is our world’s engine, and it relies on fossil fuels. — This is part of a series where I want us to have a detailed look into how each high-emitting sector can change towards a regenerative world. …

If we simply stick to “sustainability” and “climate neutrality” goals, we’re doomed. We need to rethink how we invest resources to mitigate climate change. — Don’t get me wrong: I am glad that sustainability has finally become a trend. Pledges from countries and companies to become climate neutral within 10, 20, or 30 years are steps in the right direction, actions that should have been taken already half a century ago. …

Accounting for 24% of GHG emissions today, this industry is on the verge of massive transformation. Let’s take a look from an investment perspective. — This is part of a series where I want us to have a detailed look into how each high-emitting sector can change to become regenerative. …

Co-authors: Alexis Caporale & Daniel Valenzuela Every year, Atomico publishes its widely anticipated “State of European Tech” report. Its focus: startups, VCs, and LPs. They just published the 2020 report. I had a look at the data to understand what it means for our climate tech ecosystem. …

Co-authors: Alexis Caporale & Daniel Valenzuela Climate change is the biggest problem facing humanity in its history. But as dreadful as it sounds: this historical crisis offers the greatest investment opportunities ever. We Europeans run the risk of missing it — and putting the existence of all humanity at risk. …

Klimaforscher:innen mahnen radikalen Wandel an, richten ihre Appelle aber an Politiker:innen. Seit Jahrzehnten. Wann merkt ihr endlich, dass ihr euren Ruf nach Transformation an eine ganz andere Gruppe richten müsst? — Ko-Autoren: Alexis Caporale & Daniel Valenzuela Wir brauchen einen radikalen Wandel, um noch irgendwie die Klimakurve zu kriegen, aus der wir bald mit aller Wucht fliegen könnten. Die Szenarien der Klimaforscher:innen sind, sofern man sie begreift, besorgniserregend, deprimierend und schockierend. Doch an wen richten die Wissenschaftler:innen des IPCC, der Scientists4Future…

Climate scientists are calling for a radical change, but their appeals are directed at politicians. Really? Politics doesn’t drive transformation — you should address a very different group of people. — Co-authors: Alexis Caporale & Daniel Valenzuela There is scientific consensus about the need for major shifts and disruption. However, if we look at the way scientists are putting their evidence to work, they tend to advise politicians and policymakers. If we look at prominent groups, such as Scientists4Future or the…