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Stanford receives $1.1 billion from John Doerr for climate crisis, sustainability school
“The younger generation is concerned about the fate of the planet and they want to be involved in a hands-on way. This creates opportunities for our undergraduate students, but also… Read More
Stanford Gets $1.1 Billion for New Climate School From John Doerr
The billionaire venture capitalist said the study of climate change and sustainability would be the “new computer science.”
The Ubiquitous Yellow School Bus Can Be Turned Into a Force for Climate Change Good
“About 40,000 new school buses are purchased each year. If districts bought only electric ones from this point forward, the nation’s entire fleet could be converted within a decade or so…. Read More
In 2021, venture capitalists became unlikely crusaders against the climate crisis
“What was once considered a terrible market is now a mighty one. That’s good news for the planet.”
A Legendary VC Has a Plan for Solving Climate Change
“And the book remains a useful guide: a systematic, holistic approach to thinking through the engineering problem of battling climate change, and a set of upgrades that should be achieved… Read More
Meet the unsung heroes of climate change
“Speed & Scale turned out to be the most demanding project of my life, the most rewarding—and without a doubt the most terrifying.”
On climate, we need to run fast — but not run scared
“The “countdown to net zero” approach leaves you feeling not only more knowledgeable of the climate emergency, but also more empowered to do something about it. You end up thinking… Read More
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