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SUMMARY:Scrubbing The Sky: Episode 3 – The Carbon Gold Rush: Tech’s Next Frontier – Release Date
DESCRIPTION:Scrubbing the Sky is the definitive podcast series exploring the global race to innovate and deploy Direct Air Capture (DAC) technology. Host Ed Whittingham continues this critical discussion by spotlighting the groundbreaking advancements and growing investments within the sector. \nIn Episode 3\, listeners explore the pioneering journey of Switzerland’s Climeworks\, highlighting its modular technology approach that has reshaped DAC’s scalability and market potential. This episode also examines the emerging synergy between the technology sector and carbon removal\, setting the stage for significant climate impact. \nHosted by: Ed Whittingham\, renowned climate expert and policy advocate\nGuests: Jan Wurzbacher\, co-founder of Climeworks; Lucy Hargreaves\, Corporate Affairs and Climate Policy at Patch; Jim McDermott\, co-founder and managing partner of Rusheen Capital Management; David Keith\, professor at the University of Chicago and founder of Carbon Engineering \nKey Highlights:\n\nClimeworks’ Pioneering Journey: Follow the remarkable story of Climeworks founders Jan Wurzbacher and Christoph Gebald\, from early trials and tribulations to achieving successful large-scale DAC installations in Iceland.\nTech’s Carbon Removal Bet: Gain insights into why leading tech companies—including Microsoft\, Meta\, and Alphabet—are heavily investing in carbon removal technologies\, driving unprecedented market growth.\nInvestor and Innovator Perspectives: Hear compelling narratives from tech entrepreneur Jim McDermott\, who transitioned from internet startups to leading major DAC initiatives\, and understand why David Keith sees modular DAC solutions as crucial for scalability.\n\nEpisode 3 skillfully balances optimism for DAC’s growth with candid discussions on economic viability\, technology competition\, and the complex role fossil fuel industries could play in accelerating climate solutions. \nFor ESG investors\, corporate sustainability leaders\, and tech executives\, this episode offers vital insights into why DAC represents tech’s next significant frontier. \nMatt BirdMatt Bird is the Founder\, CEO\, and Editor-in-Chief of ESG News. He brings 25 years of experience in corporate strategy\, media\, fintech\, and communications\, including 15 years specializing in news and journalism. Matt was recognized by the United Nations as #3 of the “Top 10 Most Influential Media Executives for Impact” in 2015 during the launch of the UN SDGs.\nHe has advised the Sustainable Stock Exchange initiative (SSEI)\, UNCTAD\, and the UN\, and hosts event coverage at the World Economic Forum\, ADFW\, Climate Week NYC\, EU Parliament\, COP\, the Vatican\, NASDAQ\, NYSE\, and more. Matt is a founding board member of the Humanity 2.0 Foundation\, a Vatican-based NGO focused on identifying and removing impediments to human flourishing.\nHe previously rang the NASDAQ Closing Bell in honor of his partnership with NASDAQ OMX to launch the world’s first retail investor targeting and newswire monitoring platform with the NASDAQ Financial Services Group. Matt launched ESG News in 2021\, leading coverage of more than 10\,000 news stories as of 2026—and truly loves what he does. \nesgnews.com
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CATEGORIES:Carbon Markets,Climate,ESG Investing,Podcast,Sustainability
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