Keeping up with Climate Tech vol. 9 Globally, about 570 million smallholder farmers are responsible for 1/3 of global food production. Despite their crucial role, smallholders often struggle to make data-driven decisions, as they lack real-time, localized agricultural intelligence. LetzFarm, a

Keeping up with Climate Tech vol. 8 All images credit: Breaking Plastic waste is everywhere—from landfills to oceans to the air we breathe. Today’s primary recycling processes are inefficient — crushing and grinding in recycling plans destroys the fibers in plastics and renders

Keeping up with Climate Tech vol. 7By Eshaan Mani On sidewalks, patios, and rooftops, outdoor heaters have become a fixture of modern city life—especially in the post-COVID era. But behind the warm glow of propane flames lies a sobering truth: these

Keeping up with Climate Tech vol. 6 In a world racing to electrify transportation, one startup is taking a refreshingly grounded approach…by looking up. Specifically, at lampposts. Voltpost, co-founded by Luke Mairo, Jeff Prosserman, and Jörn Vicari, is retrofitting existing lamp posts

Keeping up with Climate Tech vol. 5Rice isn’t just a staple food for billions—it’s the lifeblood of food security in many parts of the Global South. Yet, conventional rice farming is one of the world’s biggest water guzzlers and a

Keeping up with Climate Tech vol. 4 About 300 million Indians currently live off-grid, mostly in rural areas. Most are farmers who make around $4 a day in household income and often struggle to pursue productive, income-generating activities because of unstable

Keeping up with Climate Tech vol. 3 Manufacturing is often overlooked as a component of energy efficiency. When someone says energy efficiency, you might think of actions we take as individuals (e.g., turning off the lights or using electric vehicles), or