Speed & Scale

Sweeping political changes are nothing new. While the recent U.S. elections pose challenges for climate progress, we must not waver. Now is the time to double down on efforts to zero out emissions. Here’s what’s top of mind for us at Speed & Scale: 🧵

Yesterday was #GlobalRecyclingDay ♻️ Recycling & reuse are central to building a low-carbon, circular economy, and are important levers for achieving Speed & Scale’s KR 5.3 to cut industry emissions 60% by 2050 🔗speedandscale.com/okrs/5-0-clean…

There is no #energy transition without #transmission. Our Mike O'Boyle shares how grid bottlenecks are slowing #cleanenergy, and how advanced conductors can move more power along existing lines. ▶️ youtube.com/watch?v=DhbZCO…

🔌💡 By 2050, the grid will need to transmit twice as much #electricity as it does today. Better transmission for a faster transition 👇 climatetechmap.com/opportunity-ar…

We need a transmission and distribution system that can actually move power where it’s needed, reliably, affordably, and at scale. Upgrading the grid could be one of the biggest unlocks for faster decarbonization. Explore more on the Climate Tech Map: climatetechmap.com/opportunity-ar…

2K+ gigawatts of clean energy generation and storage projects are stuck in the interconnection queue—the line of projects waiting for approval to plug into the power grid. That's more than 2x the country’s total installed capacity.

Climate progress requires leadership at every level. The Speed & Scale Action Guide outlines practical, high-impact actions for individuals, executives, and policymakers to cut emissions now. Accelerate what works, now: speedandscale.com/action-guide/

Google plans to deploy the world’s largest battery (30 GWh) at a new AI data center in Minnesota. Using Form Energy’s iron-air system + supplemental wind and solar energy, the project will deliver 4+ days of reliable power. Learn more 🔗 speedandscale.com/newsletter/hig…

The EPA has reversed its 16-year-old “endangerment finding” and repealed vehicle and truck emissions standards rooted in the same section of the Clean Air Act. Check out our breakdown of the paths forward to advance the clean energy transition 🔗 speedandscale.com/newsletter/hig…

With spring break coming up, millions will board flights to sunnier skies ✈️☀️ But aviation remains one of the toughest sectors to decarbonize. Listen to the Speed & Scale podcast to see what’s possible right now to shrink the carbon footprint of flying: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how…

Reimagining an emissions-intensive industry like fashion will require intervention at every stage of a garment's life. Check out the Climate Tech Map's updated Fashion and Textiles opportunity page to see what it will take to redesign fashion: climatetechmap.com/opportunity-ar…

Every garment comes with an invisible emissions tag👕 Polyester made from fossil fuels comprised nearly 60% of the fiber produced last year. Most garments made of polyester are worn briefly, then sent to a landfill or incinerator.

Don’t Mess with Texas: How did Texas become the biggest wind energy producer in the US? On the Speed & Scale podcast, @rypan and Anjali Grover sit down with former Texas regulator Pat Wood to unpack how the state unlocked energy abundance 🎧Listen now: open.spotify.com/episode/5iQgGi…

🐟Aquaculture is already the fastest-growing source of animal protein in the world—and that’s good news for the climate. @rypan explains how well-designed aquaculture systems can turn waste into inputs, with one organism’s byproducts feeding another. 🔗 climatetechmap.com/opportunity-ar…

𝗟𝗮𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘇 𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗯𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗽𝘀 𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗲𝗿 (𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗰 𝗼𝗰𝗿𝗮)! Mardi Gras's plastic footprint is massive: 46+ tons of beads have been pulled from New Orleans storm drains. LSU researchers are offering a more sustainable throw with biodegradable beads made from plant-based plastic and filled with okra seeds📿🔗 instagram.com/reel/DU1lTWpk8…

Making 1.9B tons of steel each year emits more CO₂ than the operation of all planes, ships, + freight trains combined😧We can change that. Explore new updates to the Climate Tech Map's Clean Steel page, & follow along as we count down to #SFClimateWeek climatetechmap.com/opportunity-ar…

Canada's "new strategic partnership" with China that slashed some Chinese EV tariffs is not just about geopolitics. PM Mark Carney unveiled sweeping incentives and tax breaks to boost EV adoption and manufacturing⚡️ We break it down in our newsletter: mailchi.mp/speedandscale.…

In the latest edition of Zeroing In, we break down the climate wins gaining traction and the challenges that could slow them down. Take a look: mailchi.mp/speedandscale.…

“Food is a $10T industry. Innovators who enable sustainable crop development at scale have an immense market opportunity.” — Cooper Rinzler Sustainable crops sit at the center of climate, food security, and economic value creation. Explore the Sustainable Crops opportunity in the Climate Tech Map → bth-energy.com/4kLX9IQ

@rypan caught up with @PhoebeSajo52760 from Stack Overflow on “Is Anyone Using AI for Good?” Ryan’s answer? Yes! While AI brings real challenges, it also opens up meaningful opportunities to tackle “all of society’s most pressing problems: climate, healthcare, education” stackoverflow.blog/2026/02/11/is-…

Reducing total emissions will require rethinking how food is produced and how land is used. Some promising solutions are already emerging that can meaningfully reduce emissions and save land. Explore how we can help decarbonize Food, Ag, and Nature: #sector-name=food-ag-nature" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">climatetechmap.com/#sector-name=f…

For every 50 calories of soy we feed a cow, we only get 1 calorie of beef back. This disparity shows how important it is to tackle emissions that derive from agriculture. Roughly 1/4 of GHG emissions + 90% of tropical deforestation can be attributed to agriculture.