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Carbon Removal is a Trillion Dollar Opportunity

--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AirMiners:

WHAT/WHO

A very special AirMiners event. AirMiners’ mission is to connect technologists and entrepreneurs in carbon removal. We’re pleased to host Bill Gross of Idealab, widely recognized for his work in leveraging technology to support humanity’s transition to clean energy.

 

WHEN

Wed, Nov 18, 2020
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM PST
(3:00 PM - 4:30 PM EST)

 

HOW

To attend, register here. After the event, watch the recording here.

 

WHERE

Tito Jankowski from AirMiners will interview Bill about his interest in carbon removal, his new startup, Carbon Capture, and future prospects for the carbon capture industry. Additionally, we will broadcast this via EarthX TV!

 

WHY

As one of the most creative people in business today, Bill has a long history of seeing what’s next for how key technological innovations come to light to solve for our most pressing problems. Bill’s interest in carbon removal signals a key inflection point in the development of an industry aiming to draw down one trillion tons of carbon from the atmosphere.

 

 

Miss the event? Click here to access replay.

About AirMiners

AirMiners is the place for entrepreneurs, engineers, and scientists, and designers working to extract carbon from the air. It exists to support the global carbon negative community with networking, education, inspiration and access to funding. AirMiners recently announced the AirMiners Accelerator to help entrepreneurs succeed with carbon removal innovations. To find out more about AirMiners, follow on Twitter @airminers or our LinkedIn.

About Idealab

Founded in 1996 by Bill Gross, Idealab is the world’s leading and longest running technology incubator. The company’s mission is to create and operate pioneering technology companies. During its more than two decades, Idealab has started more than 150 companies, created more than 10,000 jobs, and had more than 45 successful IPOs and acquisitions. Companies started by Idealab have raised more than $3.5 billion. The current Idealab portfolio includes companies innovating in sectors ranging from cleantech, artificial intelligence, robotics, and autonomous mobility to enterprise software.

About EarthX

EarthX convenes the world's largest environmental expo, conference and film festival, and is a member of IUCN, International Union for Conservation of Nature. EarthxTV, launched Fall of 2020 is a web-based platform for balanced, inclusive environmental conversations, programs, emerging media and films. Founded in 2011 by environmentalist and businessman Trammell S. Crow, the Texas-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization promotes environmental awareness and impact through conscious business, nonpartisan collaboration and community-driven sustainable solutions. Earthx2020 was held virtually in April and drew over 550,000 visitors worldwide. Visit www.EarthX.org or follow us @earthxorg on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.

Contacts

Marie Domingo - marie@mariedomingo.com - (650) 888-5642
Stacy Williams - stacy.williams@twoworlds.biz - (970) 819-0839
Karen Fleig - karen.fleig@earthx.org - (214) 207-9221

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AirMiners to host Bill Gross of Idealab to support humanity’s transition to clean energy.
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Contacts

Marie Domingo - marie@mariedomingo.com - (650) 888-5642
Stacy Williams - stacy.williams@twoworlds.biz - (970) 819-0839
Karen Fleig - karen.fleig@earthx.org - (214) 207-9221

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