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Here is a summary of the latest climate technology and sustainability developments as of August 7, 2025, focusing on climate tech startups, clean energy, ESG investing, climate policy, and environmental innovations:

Climate Tech Startups and Funding

•U.S. climate tech funding in the first half of 2025 increased by 21% compared to the same period in 2024, despite economic and political uncertainties. The Trellis Group’s annual list highlights 25 early-stage climate tech startups innovating in energy, carbon, transport, industry, and nature sectors, with an application deadline recently closed on August 5, 2025. These startups are recognized for their unique solutions, traction, team strength, and impact potential[1].

•Climate Tech Partners (CTP) secured over $50 million in funding, including a $30 million anchor investment split equally between Australian Ethical Investments and the Clean Energy Finance Corporation. CTP’s model integrates corporate partners such as Qantas and Airbus to validate demand and accelerate climate tech solutions in grid, fuels, and adaptation sectors. This funding reflects growing institutional confidence in early-stage climate tech as a key to net-zero transitions[2].

•The Compute for Climate Fellowship, a global R&D funding program by IRCAI (UNESCO) and AWS, supports climate tech startups with up to $200,000 in AWS cloud credits to develop proof-of-concept projects using advanced cloud computing and AI. The program emphasizes innovation with potential global impact across nine climate solution areas, offering mentorship and technical support while allowing startups to retain IP ownership[3].

•Y Combinator continues to fund climate startups in 2025, including companies like Releaf Earth, which focuses on carbon removal and agricultural solutions. The YC portfolio includes 49 top climate startups, indicating ongoing venture capital interest in climate innovation[4].

Clean Energy and Environmental Innovations

•While specific new clean energy projects or innovations announced today are not detailed in the search results, the increased funding and support for startups in energy and carbon sectors imply ongoing advancements in clean energy technologies and carbon removal solutions[1][2][4].

ESG Investing and Climate Policy

•The involvement of institutional investors like Australian Ethical Investments and government-backed entities such as the Clean Energy Finance Corporation in funding climate tech startups highlights the growing integration of ESG principles in investment decisions. These investments are aligned with decarbonization goals and net-zero transition strategies[2].

•No new specific climate policy announcements for August 7, 2025, were found in the search results. However, the Trellis Impact 25 event scheduled for October 28-30, 2025, will gather sustainability leaders, investors, and government officials to discuss innovative climate solutions, potentially influencing future policy directions[1].

Carbon Impact Metrics

•Detailed carbon impact metrics for the funded startups or projects were not provided in the search results. However, the focus on decarbonization solutions tailored to real-world sector needs by Climate Tech Partners and the emphasis on net-zero impact by Trellis-recognized startups suggest measurable carbon reduction goals underpinning these initiatives[1][2].

In summary, August 7, 2025, sees strong momentum in climate tech startup funding, with over $50 million raised by Climate Tech Partners and increased U.S. investment overall. Programs like the Compute for Climate Fellowship support innovation using AI and cloud computing. ESG investing continues to drive capital toward climate solutions, while upcoming events will further shape policy and industry collaboration.

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