Net Zero: A $7 trillion open data problem

Two open source companies on what's needed to rise to an existential challenge

John Leonard
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The road to Net Zero will be paved with open technology
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The road to Net Zero will be paved with open technology

Reaching Net Zero will require innovation and investment on a scale never seen before. Collaboration using open and shared data and open source tools will be essential.

An estimated $7 trillion of annual global investment will be required between now and 2030 if net zero goals are to be realised. But will this money flow to where it's needed most, or will it be ea...

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