Ramez Naam

Sierra Peterson, co-founder of Voyager Ventures and climate tech veteran, joins Ramez Naam, founder of Planetary.vc and author on climate innovation, and Ryan Bethencourt, founder of plant-based pet food company Wild Earth. They discuss the exhilarating future of climate technology, exploring the resurgence of investment opportunities and the pivotal role of innovations like lab-grown meats. Key insights include the interaction between technology deployment and climate policy, alongside exciting prospects in renewable energy and sustainable food production.

For decades, we have wildly underestimated the growth of renewables. Now that cost curves and deployments have exceeded all expectations, what’s next for the clean energy industry?This week, we feature a conversation between journalist David Roberts and futurist Ramez Naam about what's ahead for tech trends – from renewables and batteries, to grid management, to space-based solar power and geoengineering.This conversation was recorded in Seattle at a recent Canary Media Live event. Be sure to get your tickets to the Bay Area event in October. Thanks to our sponsors: This podcast is brought to you by KORE Power, an American manufacturer of battery cells for electric vehicles and stationary storage. Stay tuned to the end of the episode for a conversation with KORE CEO Lindsay Gorrill about how America can slash its dependence on imported critical minerals and batteries. Carbon Copy is supported by FischTank PR, a specialized climatetech PR firm dedicated to bringing meaningful results for companies in sectors spanning grid edge, solar, energy storage, battery, EVs, alternative fuels, VC and green building. FischTank helps clients stand out in an increasingly competitive and noisy space. Visit FischTank PR to learn more.  The Carbon Copy is brought to you by Savant Power. Savant’s end-to-end power systems provide energy generation, inverter and battery storage, generator control, flexible load management for every circuit, and level two EV charging. Learn more about the only company that can deliver an integrated smart home and energy solution controlled via a single award-winning app at Savant.com.

Ramez Naam, a clean energy expert, and Vinod Khosla, a Silicon Valley venture capitalist, share their insights on America’s clean-energy future. They explore the historical significance of energy control and the urgent need for a renewable transition. Discussions include the exciting potential of fusion energy and innovative solutions in agriculture to tackle climate challenges. They emphasize the importance of reframing the clean energy narrative and the role of venture capital in driving technological advancements for a sustainable future.

In this discussion, Ramez Naam, a renowned technologist and science fiction author, shares his insights on renewable energy and an optimistic vision for our future. He highlights the remarkable decline in costs for solar and wind energy, making them strong contenders against traditional fossil fuels. The conversation delves into the transformative journey of solar technology, the impact of industrial emissions, and the role of policy in fostering a sustainable energy landscape. Naam also touches on the potential of brain-computer interfaces and the narrative power of science fiction in shaping public perception.

Ramez Naam, a climate tech investor and award-winning author, shares insights on today's dual realities of prosperity and peril. He discusses significant advancements in clean energy technologies and the urgent climate challenges that remain. Ramez emphasizes the role of governance in navigating these issues. The conversation also covers innovative solutions like geoengineering and the complex landscape of AI's societal impact, as well as the intertwined fate of democracy and technology amid growing fears and inequalities.