Cleantech Stories
Rapidly Evolving Energy Strategies in Europe
During the recent Cleantech Summit, one panel, in particular, broadened the international boundaries: “Europe’s Rapidly Evolving Energy Strategies.” The three speakers – Victor Marcos Morell, Hardy Boeckle, and Paul Rennie, who respectively represented Spain, Germany and the UK – unanimously … Read more
The Case for Deep-Sea Mining
At this year’s Cleantech Summit, Deep Sea Mining is on the agenda for both speakers and panelists. For many, the term “mining” often elicits fear and anger. Mine tailings and deforestation are two of the enormous planetary costs of mining … Read more
Critical Minerals in Battery Manufacturing
This year’s Cleantech Summit was UNC’s largest event yet, with more than 200 speakers across multiple sectors and companies gathered from around the globe to share their knowledge and perspective about cleantech. One of which was Dr. Elisa Alonso of … Read more
Terry Boston: His Story, Lessons for Today
As part of the IE Cleantech Corner Initiative, the UNC student group that helps develop content and speakers for the Cleantech Summit, I had the pleasure of interviewing Mr. Terry Boston who will be speaking on many panels at this … Read more
Understanding Local Green Banks: Montgomery County Green Bank
Within the past two decades, a new type of value-based banking has emerged: green banking. While this form of banking has a wide array of goals, at the core of the movement is a dedication to financing green solutions meant … Read more
Environmental Solutions – Pieces Are Sorted, but How Do We Put Them Together?
Imagine you are putting jigsaw puzzle pieces together. Despite having the puzzle box photo as your key, the 5,000 pieces may drive you nuts. Contemporary environmental challenges are similar to, or even more mind-binding than, puzzling. We have the vision of a clean and equitable economy … Read more
Behind the Scenes of Clean Energy Investment – Regional Powers
Aaron Brickman thinks that North Carolina is a powerhouse of renewable innovations. Track 5 of UNC’s Cleantech Summit focuses on the development of cleantech in the Mid-Atlantic region. With North Carolina leading the way, the region is quickly attracting major … Read more
ESG Integration: Is it enough?
There is no doubt that sustainability issues are dominating today’s headlines. As the public and private sectors are increasingly recognizing the urgency of addressing the challenges raised by climate change, corporate firms, and investors are seeking to consider environmental, social, … Read more
The Future of Blue Carbon with Jennifer Howard of Conservation International
As companies, governments, and nonprofits alike look for ways to reduce their carbon footprints, many are turning to carbon offset projects, specifically nature-based solutions. Blue carbon projects are widely considered to be some of the most promising, and we are … Read more
Sustainability in the Construction and Real Estate Sector
The construction, design, and use of buildings is one of the most significant contributors to greenhouse gas emissions worldwide. About 27% of global CO2 emissions in 2021 resulted from energy use in buildings according to a report by the IEA. … Read more