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Historic fusion energy achievement will boost Pacific Northwest’s burgeoning startups

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The target chamber of LLNL’s National Ignition Facility, where 192 laser beams delivered more than 2 million joules of ultraviolet energy to a tiny fuel capsule to create fusion ignition on Dec. Called energy’s “holy grail,” fusion has the potential to provide unlimited carbon-free power. NIF Photo).

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Telcos gear up to tackle energy efficiency in the face of customer demands

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Communications service providers (CSPs) are ramping up their efforts to increase the energy efficiency of their networks and operations. Over the past year several CSPs have announced investments in more energy efficient technologies and made moves to provide greater accountability. billion euro refinancing program.

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Amazon, Microsoft, Breakthrough Energy share climate news as ‘Climate Week’ kicks off

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Climate Week is kicking off Monday in New York City and major companies including Amazon and Microsoft as well as Bill Gates’ Breakthrough Energy are sharing news of their efforts to decarbonize. based company is donating $100 million to Breakthrough Energy Catalyst. (Climate Pledge Arena Photo).

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Alaska Airlines launches investment arm to support goal of net-zero carbon emissions by 2040

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Alaska Airlines on Monday announced the launch of Alaska Star Ventures to invest in new aviation technologies as part of the airline’s goal to reach net zero carbon emissions by 2040. Our filter is how do we get our operation to net zero and what are technologies that can help us along that path,” said Rakow.

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Gates-led Breakthrough Energy Ventures raises another $1B for investing in climate innovation

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Bill Gates, founder of Breakthrough Energy. Breakthrough Energy Ventures — an initiative to help the planet reach zero carbon emissions through innovation — has raised its second $1 billion round of funding. Breakthrough Energy Ventures is led by Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates and publicly launched in December 2016.

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Bill Gates’ Breakthrough Energy pledges $276M to match UK funding for climate innovations

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Bill Gates’ Breakthrough Energy Catalyst has pledged an investment of $276 million in climate innovation in the United Kingdom, matching that country’s commitment to scale up a suite of clean technologies. Catalyst is a program within the Microsoft co-founder’s Breakthrough Energy umbrella organization.

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Tech plays key role as Washington state launches ambitious programs to curb carbon emissions

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The state must cut emissions 45% below 1990 emissions levels by 2030, and continue ratcheting down emissions to net-zero by 2050. Inslee noted how prices for solar panels, wind turbines and energy-storing batteries have seen tremendous declines over past years. state with a similar carbon capping program.