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Synapses Teams Up with Microsoft to Empower Startups Tackling Tech Sector’s Carbon Emissions

Introduction: The tech industry is booming, but it’s also a major contributor to carbon emissions, which are hurting the environment. As the world shifts toward a low-carbon future, it’s essential for tech companies to lead by example. That’s why Synapses Innovation Foundation has joined forces with Microsoft in a powerful partnership to launch the Tech Sector Decarbonisation Challenge—a…
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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Advocates for Nuclear Energy to Power AI Data Centers

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has voiced strong support for nuclear energy as a critical solution for powering AI data centers, which are projected to consume as much electricity as a small country within the next three years. By 2027, the energy requirements for AI could rival the total electricity consumption of Sweden or the Netherlands. In an interview with Bloomberg, Huang emphasized the need for a…
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Former Jio President Launches VC Firm Playbook, Secures $130 Million for Maiden Fund

In a significant move for India’s venture capital landscape, Vikas Choudhary, the former president of Jio, has launched his new investment firm, Playbook Partners. The firm has successfully completed the first close of its inaugural fund, securing $130 million (approximately INR 1,091 crore) out of its targeted $250 million (approximately INR 2,099 crore). This achievement comes within just four…
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BusinessNews

The birth of the carbon removal market

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has underscored the critical role of carbon removal in achieving global climate targets, revealing that all scenarios to limit warming to 1.5°C depend on this approach. Carbon removal, encompassing both natural methods like reforestation and technological solutions such as direct air capture, is increasingly recognized as essential for meeting…
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