We have a world population expected to grow by 1.2 billion people within 15 years1, coupled with a growing demand for meat, eggs and dairy, which soak up over 70% of fresh water for crops2, plus electricity demand that’s growing even faster than population growth3 … what are we
The more the planet warms, the more we’ll need to cool down. Yet, our cooling systems are...heating...the Earth as they consume fossil-fueled energy and release greenhouse gases.1 Air Conditioning use is expected to increase from about 3.6 billion units to 15 billion by 2050.2
As revolutionary as plastics were for changing the course of manufacturing forever, it's become a major burden on the world. With 91% of plastics not being recycled and each of us consuming 5 grams of micro plastic every single week, there has to be a better solution. In
Solar panels are a critical technology in our move towards net zero. Even though we're seeing a decrease in silicon-based solar panel costs, we haven't seen significant efficiency improvements ... yet. But what if we could build panels using materials that aren't supply-limited and with
Given the relatively short lifespan, overheating, and battery cell supply issues of current battery technologies, they can't be used everywhere. Take satellites, high-altitude drones, healthcare, or even spacecraft, all of which require energy storage with a very long life. But some companies are claiming that diamond battery technology
Renewable energy and EVs are just a few pieces of the puzzle for achieving net-zero living. But what if we could combine eco-friendly building materials, energy efficiency, and sustainability, like a passive house, but being heated and cooled by the ground without relying on the electrical grid? It's
Just one short-haul flight a year produces 10% of our individual carbon emissions.1 We could go back to trains for our traveling, which produce about half the CO2 of a plane,2 but you don't always have the time. What if we could get the speed of
We have two problems: 1) the digital age has an insatiable appetite for energy with more and more massive data centers being added every year, and 2) we need an incredible amount of energy to heat our homes, office buildings, and water. As good as renewable energy sources like solar
Our hunger for meat is devouring forests worldwide1, with livestock fueling climate change.2 More and more eco-conscious consumers are joining the vegan movement across the world. But do we really need to give up on burgers, steaks and fried chicken for good? Maybe not, if a more eco-friendly entree
I had my Tesla Powerwall installed near the end of 2020 and it's been working well so far. The Tesla Gateway has been managing when and where my solar panel energy is directed and will keep me up and running during a blackout. It's been great,
As sea levels rise, more and more coastal areas are getting flooded worldwide. 800 million people from across 570 cities may have to relocate by 2050.1 But instead of relocating the people, what if we moved our cities instead? Someone is...floating...the idea of building an island city
The biggest roadblock to the widespread, mainstream adoption of electric vehicles is range. We’re typically seeing 300 miles or less for most EVs on the market, which is more than enough for daily driving, but still not enough to put range anxiety to rest. Because of a battery packs