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The latest climate technology and sustainability developments as of July 30, 2025, show a mixed but generally positive landscape across startups, clean energy, ESG investing, and policy:

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Climate Tech Startups

U.S. funding for climate tech startups increased by 21% in the first half of 2025 compared to 2024, despite broader market declines globally[1][4]. The Trellis Group highlights 25 early-stage startups innovating in energy, carbon, transport, industry, and nature sectors, with an application deadline extended to August 5, 2025[1]. Leading venture capital firms like Breakthrough Energy Ventures and Lowercarbon Capital continue to invest heavily in early-stage climate tech companies, focusing on decarbonization, carbon capture, and clean energy[3].

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Clean Energy Funding

Major funding commitments include DeepGreenX Group Inc. and Sente Ventures pledging $25 billion over five years to advance clean energy solutions[2]. Sunfire raised €200 million to scale hydrogen electrolysis production, supported by German public guarantees, while Germany itself pledged €588 million to its green hydrogen industry[2]. Other notable investments include $180.4 million for Electra’s low-carbon steelmaking technology and €44 million for Hycamite’s methane-splitting technology[2].

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Transportation and Mobility

Trucks Venture Capital launched a $70 million fund targeting transportation startups, with seed investments between $500,000 and $2 million[2]. Moonrider.ai raised $2.2 million to develop electric tractor technology focusing on software and battery innovation[2].

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ESG Investing and Market Trends

Although global climate tech investments dropped 19% in the first half of 2025 compared to 2024, U.S. investments rose by a similar margin, reflecting regional divergence[4]. Advocates urge increased and creative funding strategies during market downturns, emphasizing the need for patient capital due to the capital-intensive and regulatory nature of climate tech[4].

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Climate Policy

Germany’s substantial public funding for green hydrogen signals strong policy support for sustainable energy transitions[2]. The Trellis Impact 25 event in October 2025 will bring together sustainability leaders, investors, and government officials to showcase and vote on promising climate tech startups, indicating ongoing policy and industry engagement[1].

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Carbon Impact Metrics

While specific carbon impact metrics for these investments are not detailed in the latest news, the focus on technologies like hydrogen electrolysis, low-carbon steelmaking, methane splitting, and carbon capture suggests significant potential for emissions reductions across energy, industry, and transport sectors[1][2][3].

In summary, despite some global investment declines, U.S. climate tech funding is growing, with major clean energy and industrial innovation investments underway, supported by active venture capital and policy initiatives aimed at accelerating decarbonization and sustainability.