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Next Unicorns: The Path to Reaching Net Zero with Avnos CEO Will Kain | E1810

Sep 15, 2023

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Avnos CEO Will Kain talks about the importance of direct air capture technology for climate restoration, CO2's relationship to climate change, and the path to reaching net zero.

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Quick takeaways

Direct air capture (DAC) technology can remove more CO2 and has the potential to be a significant solution for reducing greenhouse gases.

CO2 is the primary contributor to global warming and climate change, with the increase in CO2 levels since the industrial age leading to rising temperatures and extreme weather events.

Avnos' hybrid direct air capture (HDAAC) technology offers a more efficient and sustainable approach by capturing both water and CO2, producing distilled water and consuming less energy.

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Carbon capture and its importance

Carbon capture involves pulling CO2 emissions out of the air to reduce the overall CO2 content in the atmosphere. Excess CO2 leads to climate change and extreme weather events. Nature-based solutions like trees are effective, but engineered solutions like direct air capture (DAC) have the potential to remove even more CO2, with Avnos being a leading company in DAC technology.

Energy and Water Consumption in Director Capture: Limitations and Environmental Impact

01:23

CO2 and Climate Change: Understanding the Role of CO2

01:27

Direct Pay Program for CO2 Capture and Government Support

01:24

The Pros and Cons of Heat

01:24

Introduction

4min

Carbon Capture and its Importance

6min

Exploring downstream effects of human innovations and promoting LinkedIn Jobs

2min

The Role of CO2 in Climate Restoration

8min

Benefits of blue light blocking glasses and climate restoration solutions

5min

Direct Air Capture (DAC) for Climate Restoration

11min

Importance of Design in Startups and CO2 Emissions

2min

Achieving Net Zero Emissions and Realistic Timelines

5min

Investment in Climate Restoration

20min

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Today’s show:

Avnos CEO Will Kain joins Jason to discuss the importance of direct air capture technology for our planet (4:07), CO2's relationship to climate change (11:02), the path to reaching net zero (36:45), and much more!

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(0:00) Avnos CEO Will Kain joins Jason

(4:07) What carbon capture is and what makes it important

(6:15) The high levels of CO2 in the atmosphere

(9:46) LinkedIn Jobs - Post your first job for free at https://linkedin.com/unicorn

(11:02) CO2’s relationship to climate change

(19:05) Fount - Get $500 off at https://fount.bio/twist

(20:36) Direct air capture (DAC) technology developments and the cost of carbon capture

(26:17) What is takes to power a DAC system, resource efficiency, and Avnos’ unique HDAC

(32:33) Environmental conditions for DAC

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(36:45) The path to reaching net zero