10 futuristic tech innovations that are mean we are not all entirely doomed If you thought Trump, Brexit, climate change and the increasingly absurd global political situation (not to mention orange skies) were all pointing at some sort of impending apocalypse, you’re not the only one. Add in house prices, economic unrest, rising cost of living, seemingly endless natural disasters and terrorist attacks and the result is millions of young people feeling fearful, disenfranchised and robbed of the sort of security, financial and geographical freedom their parents enjoyed. However, a group of the world’s leading futurologists has come together to help sketch a picture of a future that is not actually all doom and gloom. If they are to be believed, the future will not see us living in a sort of dystopian Albion, eating chlorinated chicken and singing the National Anthem in Wetherspoons while the polar bears float off on the last remaining shreds of ice cap. Based on these developments, the majority said they felt positive about the future. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
Report Tracks Five Key Trends in Clean Tech Market Growth (Energy Priorities Archives) Private investment in "clean tech" -- primarily renewable energy technologies -- is climbing, while some of the funded companies are making headlines with their initial public stock offerings. Meanwhile the oil president puts on a green face, which puts smiles on the faces of biofuels producers and feedstock growers. Where does it all lead? by Denis Du Bois March 07, 2006 "For the first time in modern history, clean-energy technologies are becoming cost-competitive with their dirtier counterparts," write the authors of a new report, "Clean Energy Trends 2006," released today. Energy Priorities obtained an advance copy of the report, published by Clean Edge, Inc. Following the firm's Clean-Tech Investor Summit in February, Clean Edge founders Ron Pernick and Joel Makower on Monday unveiled the report, including their annual forecast of the top five clean-energy trends. As with almost every forecast these days, China and India figure prominently.
What is clean technology (clean tech)? - Definition from WhatIs.com Clean technology (clean tech) is a general term used to describe products, processes or services that reduce waste and require as few non-renewable resources as possible. The Clean Technology Trade Alliance, a global initiative to drive the expansion of clean tech, defines it as: A broad base of processes, practices and tools, in any industry that supports a sustainable business approach, including but not limited to: pollution control, resource reduction and management, end of life strategy, waste reduction, energy efficiency, carbon mitigation and profitability. The term "clean tech" is often credited to Ron Pernick and Clint Wilder, who wrote a book called “The Clean Revolution: The Next Big Growth and Investment Opportunity.” In the book, the authors identify several main drivers of clean technology: See also: green technology glossary, green computing, green networking, green data center Learn more about clean tech:
What is Clean Technology? By Alessandro PiroliniJun 2 2015 A large group of wind turbines making up a wind farm on land Image credit: majeczka / Shutterstock.com Clean technology, sometimes referred to as Cleantech, is a term generally used to define a set of technologies that either reduces or optimises the use of natural resources, whilst at the same time reducing the negative effect that technology has on the planet and its ecosystems. Examples of such technologies are relatively new sustainable energy sources, such as wind and wave power, or improved conventional energy production processes, such as clean coal technology. In the examples above, clean technology solutions have a positive benefit in relation to climate change and sustainable development. Conversely, for environmental groups and governments, the beneficial impacts on the environment of clean technology solutions are likely to be of greater importance than current profitability calculations. What is Clean Technology? Key Clean Technology Sectors
“Challenges and Opportunities for a Clean Technology Revolution: A Venture Capital Perspective” by Varun Mehra – Aleph Introduction Climate change and global warming have put markets, governments, and society in a unique yet pressing situation; standing idly by as carbon emissions and pollution externalities exacerbate current climate conditions is not a viable solution to economic prosperity. However, there does not need to be a negative correlation between environmental degradation and GDP growth. In order to meet the needs of rising populations, markets must rethink their energy dependence and move towards achieving low-carbon growth. To give an example, increased prices caused by the 1973 Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries oil embargo forced firms and institutions to make forward-thinking economic decisions and increase research and development. There is no doubt that America faces stiff competition in the emerging global clean energy economy. Historical Parallels: Induced Innovation Effects Relating Innovation to Market Size Trends in Clean Technology & Venture Capital Source: Third Way Ms.
Four technology trends that will take down the barriers of protectionism | Forbes India Blog With time, as issues of cyber security and IP are better addressed, remote monitoring and location agnostic manufacturing will underscore our efforts of dissolving boundaries and democratising markets. (Image: Shutterstock) We live in interesting times! As we worry about the rise of protectionism, we are also optimistic about the surface of technologies that are taking down barriers and create one collaborative global entity of connected people and devices through decentralization. A key global business risk which continues is the uncertainty regarding economic policies led by increasing trend of protectionism. Below are four technology trends, which already are taking down economic barriers and are expected to make openness between nations more sustainable. Remote monitoring and location agnostic manufacturing One of the greatest advantages of the fourth industrial revolution is that productivity enhancement with a focus on better quality and less downtime has become location agnostic.
CleanTech Index: Even the miners are supporting it now! The Australian CleanTech Index outperformed the ASX in September and in the first quarter of the financial year. Over the last three years it has outperformed the ASX200 by 46%. It is no wonder then that the miners and explorers in Sydney and on the Terrace in Perth are turning their attention to supplying the sector of the future. After a wave of Lithium companies emerging over the last few years, we are now seeing rebranding and refocus of many companies into Cobalt and Graphite, both of which are key components in various cleantech products. Industry is moving ahead as well with an uptake in many cleantech solutions been seen as just good business. Outside of the Index we are seeing plenty of activity in oil companies looking for solar and battery projects, gas companies looking at hydrogen options and a Chinese nuclear plant builder wanting to invest in Australian renewables. Graphite Explorers and Producers One company also changed its names during the period:
Clean technology - Wikipedia Clean technology refers to any process, product, or service that reduces negative environmental impacts through significant energy efficiency improvements, the sustainable use of resources, or environmental protection activities. Clean technology includes a broad range of technology related to recycling, renewable energy (wind power, solar power, biomass, hydropower, biofuels, etc.), information technology, green transportation, electric motors, green chemistry, lighting, Greywater, and more. Environmental finance is a method by which new clean technology projects that have proven that they are "additional" or "beyond business as usual" can obtain financing through the generation of carbon credits. A project that is developed with concern for climate change mitigation (such as a Kyoto Clean Development Mechanism project) is also known as a carbon project. Investments in clean technology have grown considerably since coming into the spotlight around 2000. Definition[edit] See also[edit]