Emerson Collective Backs New Climate Technology Fund

Emerson Collective Backs New Climate Technology Fund

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The video discusses the need for innovation and investment in climate technology, highlighting areas like material science and AI. It addresses the challenges of climate investments, emphasizing patience and the changing market dynamics. The importance of finding diverse entrepreneurs and linking climate change with social equity is explored. The issue of greenwashing is discussed, with a focus on effective solutions like solar and electric buses. Finally, the unique perspective of being based in Hawaii is highlighted, offering advantages in technology deployment and community engagement.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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What combination of fields is highlighted as promising for climate innovation?

Geography and history

Physics and mathematics

Biology and chemistry

Material science and artificial intelligence

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What is one of the key trends driving the acceleration of climate technology?

Increased market interest and net-zero pledges

Decrease in global temperatures

Reduction in renewable energy costs

Decline in fossil fuel usage

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What is a major focus for investors in climate tech according to the transcript?

Supporting overlooked entrepreneurs from diverse communities

Investing in fossil fuel alternatives

Finding entrepreneurs from well-known tech hubs

Focusing solely on profit maximization

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What is considered a significant challenge in climate investing?

High cost of renewable technologies

Lack of government support

Greenwashing by traditional fossil fuel companies

Limited consumer interest

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What is the relationship between climate change and social equity as mentioned in the transcript?

Climate change is more important than social equity

They are unrelated issues

They are interlinked and interdependent challenges

Social equity is a minor aspect of climate change

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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How does being based in Hawaii benefit climate tech investment?

Access to more investors

Proximity to Silicon Valley

Real-time observation of technology impacts

Lower operational costs

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What advantage does Hawaii provide for technology deployment?

Better internet connectivity

Closer proximity to European markets

Early market testing and community engagement

Access to more natural resources