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NASA routinely updates its climate website with statistics related to the current state of planet Earth and insights about what those stats mean for us, Earth’s inhabitants.
Some of the latest findings: 16 of the 17 warmest years on record have occurred since 2001, carbon dioxide levels in the air are exceeding record highs and the sea level is rising by 3.4 millimeters per year.
To make a difference in the current situation and make a positive impact on the environment, mankind needs all hands on deck – and that includes the most innovative hands found in the most revolutionary startups.
Below are our top picks for startups leveraging innovation to protect our environment and our society from global warming.
The Indian Solution Transforming Waste Management
The release of greenhouse gasses is responsible for much of the climate change. As a result, governments all over world are seeking solutions that will reduce the amount of waste created by civilization and reduce the emission of greenhouse gases.
India has a large and growing population and is experiencing rapid urbanization. Until now, much of the waste in India was burned in landfills, releasing gasses to the atmosphere raising pollution levels.
Banyan Nation was founded out of a desire to transform the way India sees recycling and plastics, according to founder and CEO Mani Vajipey. Their goal of revolutionizing waste collection led to the creation of an Internet of Things (IoT) solution that streamlines recycling plant efficiency. Their efforts have helped them win the Intel & DST Innovate for Digital India Challenge 2.0 this past July.
Learn about more innovations coming out of India
The LA Solution That is Out of This World
California is no stranger to the impact of climate change, having experienced floods, wildfires and heatwaves all in the last few years.
To help combat this negative trend and make a positive impact on global climate conditions, one startup is wondering if the sky is really the limit.
LA-based Local Roots has created an indoor farming solution in efforts to create a more sustainable future. Their solution incorporates LED lighting, sensor-based climate control solutions and efficient irrigation that is optimized to produce the highest yield of harvests at the lowest costs.
The FoodTech startup has already been studied by the Space X team to see if their smart agriculture solution can be applied on Mars, making them truly out of this world!
The Race Toward the Affordable Electric Car
The need to reduce the dependency on gasoline and the depletion of natural resources is one that has troubled car companies for years.
Many large brands such as Volvo, Volkswagen and Ford have expressed their desire to release all-electric cars by 2020. Tesla, the startup that almost failed, remains the undisputed leader in the electric car market.
While all of these plans show an intention to contribute to a better environment, they do not offer an affordable solution that will make electric cars mainstream.
That is why German startup e.Go Mobile has positioned themselves as the affordable electric car solution and earned a spot in our list of top startups impacting climate change.
The startup is already accepting orders for their affordable all-electric city cars in the hopes of making electric cars a viable alternative for anyone who wants to reduce their impact on the environment.
Startups Must Keep Taking Action Against Global Warming
While there are many policies in place that aim to make our civilizations more sustainable, it will take time for us to see their impact.
Action from these three startups and many more is progressing the fight against global warming and for a cleaner, healthier environment.
Learn about how enterprises are doing their part to fight global warming with corporate responsibility.
