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Proptech in Review: 3 investors explain why they’re bullish on tech that makes buildings greener

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We asked three venture capital firms investing at the intersection of proptech and climate tech about how a focus on reducing emissions can trim a building’s carbon footprint and offer new opportunities for returns. trillion every year between now and 2050, according to McKinsey. It’s the last day of the TechCrunch+ Cyber Monday sale

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TechCrunch+ roundup: Cell-cultured meat, alternative financing, avoiding tech debt

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But a United Nations report estimates that we’ll need to double global food production by 2050 to meet the needs of 10 billion people. We are far from clear in knowing which technology will be the best,” she said. “So Startup accelerators’ definition of ‘value add’ is due for a refresh. Senior Editor, TechCrunch+.

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Banyan wants to unlock financing for a (more) sustainable future

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When it comes to sustainable infrastructure development, technology is making terrific leaps and bounds. With its $25 million Series B funding — which takes its total funding to over $42 million — Banyan Infrastructure is seeking to align sustainable project finance with the technology it is meant to support and develop.

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How AI-powered agriculture helps farmers grapple with climate change and food security

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Experts predict that by 2050, up to 370 million people could face food insecurity due to these changes. AgTech startup SupPlant is working to tackle these challenges through innovative AI-driven solutions. SupPlant recently adopted advanced vector search technology within Astra DB to enhance our data retrieval capabilities.

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Making Remarkable Energy Grids a Reality

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Energy Information Administration forecasts 47% higher global energy demand by 2050. [1] 2] But by 2050, as we collectively seek to meet net-zero targets, 90% of the world’s electricity is predicted to come from renewable sources. [3] 2] IEA, Global Energy Reviews 2021: Renewables , 2021. [3] Just starting out with analytics?

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Why CIOs must lead the charge on ESG – and why enterprise architecture is the key

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By embracing sustainable architecture practices and aligning technological advancements with sustainability objectives, organizations can harness AI’s transformative potential while safeguarding the planet while meeting regulatory requirements. E-waste will double to 120 Mts by 2050. GTP-4 is rumoured to be 10x times larger.

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Elevate your digital transformation with impactful sustainability

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The Equinix Global Tech Trends Survey found that 71% of global IT decision-makers agree that sustainability strategy and practices are critical to the longevity of their business, and 65% said their companies would only work with IT partners who can prove they meet key carbon-reduction targets.