Adele Peters
Fast Company
Berkeley, CA, United States
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Past articles by Adele:
Why the climate tech industry needs another Silicon Valley Bank
Silicon Valley Bank was a crucial source of financing for climate tech startups. → Read More
This new tech can pull CO2 from the air—and turn it into baking soda
By adding copper to the filter, researchers were able to capture carbon far more efficiently. → Read More
Why Patagonia just bought a cracker company
Patagonia bought cracker company Moonshot, which uses regenerative agriculture practices, in an attempt to further grow its new food division. → Read More
The 10 most innovative companies in energy and sustainability of 2023
Energy companies and investors like Breakthrough Energy, Persefoni, and Brimstone are confronting the climate crisis. → Read More
The vertical farming bubble is finally popping
The vertical farming space—with companies like Bowery, AeroFarms, and AppHarvest—took huge Silicon Valley investments. But it is not thriving. → Read More
These plant-based refugee shelters were made to survive typhoons
Startup Applied Bioplastics partnered with a local engineer in Bangladesh to manufacture shelters that can withstand typhoons. → Read More
This startup can 3D print a battery into any shape you want
Sakuu has developed a way to 3D print 'solid state' batteries, a better alternative to lithium ion batteries. → Read More
Why some public schools are introducing vegan meals on the sly
Plant-based school lunches can play a big role in changing behaviors early. → Read More
These old EV batteries now store solar power for the grid
B2U Storage Solutions designed a system where the batteries store solar power during the day, and distribute it to California's power grid at night. → Read More
These rats wear tiny backpacks and are trained to find earthquake survivors
Nonprofit Apopo is training rats to work on search and rescue missions in the aftermath of earthquakes. → Read More
This Bay Area startup uses rocks to suck carbon out of the air
In a big move in the fight against climate change, Heirloom Carbon has developed the country’s first direct air capture facility. → Read More
‘This is a preventable crisis’: Pete Buttigieg on spending $800 million to eliminate traffic deaths
The government will give $800 million now—and $1.1 billion later this spring—to communities to plan new, safer street designs and implement changes. → Read More
Will Maryland be the first state to adopt a 4-day workweek?
Maryland lawmakers are considering a bill that would offer tax credits to companies that shift to a 32-hour week. → Read More
You next flight might land differently because of climate change
The FAA has been rolling out a change in how planes descend, which helps cut emissions. → Read More
Your next flight might land differently because of climate change
The FAA has been rolling out a change in how planes descend, which helps cut emissions. → Read More
Why are so many whales dying on the Jersey Shore?
Some groups point to a wind farm in its early stages, but so far there's no real evidence that's causing the deaths. → Read More
Should you replace your gas stove with an induction cooktop? Here’s what you need to know
Induction cooktops are far better than traditional electric stoves—and far less toxic than gas. → Read More
The world’s largest zero-emissions truck is more than two stories tall
Mining trucks emits as much pollution as 700 cars in a year. A new retrofit replaces the diesel with a battery and hydrogen fuel cells. → Read More
These 3 government climate actions could trigger a cascade of positive tipping points
Mandating more electric cars, alternate proteins, and cleaner fertilizer would help push change in much wider areas of the economy. → Read More
This startup recycles the trash that you can’t put in your curbside bin
The subscription service will pick up stuff your city won't. → Read More