What is direct air capture? As more governments and companies begin to announce investments in DAC projects, BE’s Jack Andreasen Cavanaugh breaks down how DAC works and why it’s important for our climate goals. Learn more in our newsroom: nt-z.ro/473uiIm

The Biden administration announced more than $2 billion in funding to decarbonize the building sector by advancing the use of low-embodied carbon construction materials in 150+ building projects across the U.S. More on GSA's historic investment: nt-z.ro/3shY8tR

.EFI Foundation’s new report offers recommendations to improve U.S. Department of Energy’s portfolio, structure, and processes in order to accelerate clean energy innovation. Read the report – and stay tuned for BE’s take on key proposals: nt-z.ro/47HNfk7

In 2023, the world saw devastating natural disasters caused by climate change and record high annual CO2 emissions. But it was also a year of historic clean energy innovation. Our State of the Transition report gives a snapshot of our progress in 2023: nt-z.ro/3FYoRPc

In recent years, clean energy innovation has transformed our approach to solving climate change. Instead of relying on a few solutions, we are rapidly discovering new ways to reduce emissions across sectors. Learn how in our State of the Transition: nt-z.ro/46cE9uj

Direct air capture (DAC) works for both our climate and economic goals. The DAC industry can create thousands of well-paying jobs in construction, electrical work, operations, and other sectors. Learn more about the benefits of DAC in our newsroom: nt-z.ro/47xTHdb

Clean hydrogen has the potential to reduce emissions across sectors. But while many innovators are racing to produce clean hydrogen, there hasn’t been a similar surge in demand. Learn about hydrogen’s role in the State of the Transition: nt-z.ro/3MBxEtV

At #COP28, global leaders will discuss how to eliminate carbon-emitting processes. But carbon mitigation alone isn't enough. In our newsroom, BE's Mike Boots explains why carbon removal is critical to achieving the world's climate goals: nt-z.ro/3G0YbgP

Finally, U.S. Department of Energy should establish a fast-track program to help emerging clean technologies move to demonstration faster. The program will provide support to promising innovations to help them mature. Read more in EFI Foundation's full report: nt-z.ro/3sBGmBI

In this week's Cipher News, Bill Spindle breaks down the challenges facing carbon markets around the world and how the industry hopes to reboot in the weeks leading up to #COP28. Learn more: nt-z.ro/3MNRZwa

As we develop innovative solutions to stop producing emissions, we also need to address the emissions already in our atmosphere. Governments & investors must support the innovators building the carbon removal industry. More in the State of the Transition: nt-z.ro/3sFMF7s

“I have tremendous optimism that we’re going to combat climate change, and I have that hope because I’ve seen the solutions.” In Breakthrough Energy's State of the Transition report, hear how Antora’s thermal battery unlocks zero-emissions industrial energy: bit.ly/47fLMkV

The industrial sector accounts for nearly 23% of U.S. GHG emissions. Decarbonizing the sector requires rapid innovation. BE's Abigail Regitsky testified before the Senate EPW Democrats about the opportunity for American innovation to decarbonize industry. Read her remarks: nt-z.ro/3SMu6ZT

Direct air capture (DAC) is among the most permanent and promising carbon removal solutions available – but it isn’t affordable yet. In our newsroom, Mike Boots underscores how global attention and investment in DAC will accelerate its deployment. nt-z.ro/3sGr8eU

BEV portfolio company Ecocem Global hosted their first #EcocemSymposium in Paris where they convened global climate leaders and scientists to discuss how we can decarbonize the building sector. More on the Symposium and the future of green cement:

We're thrilled that BE founder Bill Gates was selected to TIME's 100 Climate list. Bill Gates founded Breakthrough Energy in 2015 to accelerate clean energy innovation around the world. Learn more about our progress towards this goal: nt-z.ro/3sM0OQt

After 30 years working in oil and gas, Jane Zhang is putting her knowledge to work for #cleantech startups. Read more from the Breakthrough Energy business fellow: ciphernews.com/articles/lets-…

Bill Gates' Breakthrough Energy Fund has been “great with coaching and mentoring,” says 44.01 founder Talal Hasan at #GlobalForum. trib.al/A0WiTtV

To reach zero emissions, we need to solve for the existing carbon in our atmosphere. BE Fellows project Silicate is developing an innovative carbon removal solution using enhanced natural weathering processes. Learn how: nt-z.ro/46DT8O6

U.S. climate laws are stimulating our clean energy economy. A recent report found that the Inflation Reduction Act has activated 210 clean energy projects, which will create more than 400k jobs a year between construction and long-term operation. More: nt-z.ro/3sUBvMc