April 27, 2025

Welcome to last week’s edition of the CBKNY’s Weekly News Highlights. Explore the latest policies, innovations, and market trends driving the future of climate tech.

Climate Tech Insights

Climate finance and carbon markets are accelerating despite political headwinds, with major investments from New York State, Google, and Microsoft. Meanwhile, Trump's policy shifts are already disrupting U.S. climate programs and threatening international cooperation.

1. The vibes are shifting for US climate tech

   April 24, 2025 - MIT Technology Review

2. $8 billion of US climate tech projects have been canceled so far in 2025
   April 21, 2025 - MIT Technology Review

3. AI and Machine Learning - South Korean province selects smart city project partner

   April 22, 2025 - Smart City World

4. State Department nixes climate office, revamps energy bureau

   April 26, 2025 - Reuters

5. EU to present roadmap in May to phase out all imports of Russian fossil fuels

   April 24, 2025 - Reuters

6. New York state pension fund commits $2.4B to climate-focused investments
   April 23, 2025 - ESG Dive

7. Google signs first offshore wind deal in Asia Pacific region

   April 24, 2025 - ESG Dive

8. With Trump in power, World Bank walks a tightrope on climate
   April 21, 2025 - E&E News by POLITICO

9. Trump cuts would cripple NOAA’s wide-ranging science partnerships
   April 21, 2025 - E&E News by POLITICO

10. California cap-and-trade negotiator sets broad scope for reauthorization

    April 24, 2025 - E&E News by POLITICO

11. Brazil prepares to launch South America’s first carbon market

    April 23, 2025 - E&E News by POLITICO

12. Haven to install free solar, batteries for thousands of California homes

    April 21, 2025 - Canary Media

13. Why one major solar developer isn’t worried about tariffs

    April 24, 2025 - Canary Media

14. Solar recycling startup looks to build $90M facility in Florida
    April 22, 2025 - Canary Media

15. New carbon accounting method prioritizes short-lived pollutants

    April 22, 2025 - TRELLIS

16. RepAir Carbon is making carbon removal machines inspired by batteries

    April 24, 2025 - Tech Crunch

17. Mati Carbon Wins $50M XPrize for Carbon Removal
    April 23, 2025 - IEEE Spectrum

18. Community Solar Plays Defense in Minnesota

    April 24, 2025 - Inside Climate News

19. Hydrogen Powered Aluminum Recycling Breakthrough: Industry Giant Cuts Emissions
    April 21, 2025 - Happy Eco News

20. NYC Comptroller Lander to Replace Asset Managers Without Strong Net Zero Plans by 2025 Deadline

    April 23, 2025 – ESG News

21. IBM, ESA Launch TerraMind, New AI Model for Earth and Climate Monitoring

    April 22, 2025 - ESG News

22. Canadian Regulator CSA Halts Mandatory Climate Reporting Requirements
    April 24, 2025 - ESG News

23. Tailings to concrete: Decarbonizing two problematic industries

    April 24, 2025 – Climate Insider

24. UK's New Integrity Rules Set Gold Standard in Carbon Credits and Green Finance

    April 21, 2025 – Carbon Credits

25. Microsoft Buys 1.4M Tonnes of Carbon Removal Credits to Reforest U.S. Mined Lands

    April 22, 2025 – Carbon Credits