RMI Outlet
Breakthrough Technologies
Driving Window Innovation to Combat Climate Change
From urban construction trends to aesthetic appeal and the many benefits of natural light indoors, windows are dominating more wall space in buildings than ever. And this global construction phenomenon isn’t going away. But there’s a glaring problem in this new equation: most windows today are massively inefficient, causing building energy consumption to skyrocket.
Batteries Spark Biden’s Infrastructure and Jobs Promise
President Biden’s infrastructure plan (The American Jobs Plan) aligns recovery stimulus and climate action. This is smart: experts conclude that the green stimulus delivers high returns in job creation. To date, stimulus hasn’t been that green overall globally but the US plan will make a positive difference for our nation and the planet. To reap the full benefits,…
Global Cooling Prize: A Pathway to Net-Zero Residential Cooling by 2050
The Global Cooling Prize—a journey that began back in 2018—is now in its final stretch: the winner(s) will be announced during the virtual Grand Award Ceremony later this month.
Climate: Where Technology, Infrastructure, and Policy Meet
A review of the new Bill Gates book “How to Avoid a Climate Disaster”
Technology Disruption in the Global Steel Industry
A recent announcement by Europe’s largest iron ore producer, LKAB, may seem like a technical detail only relevant for metallurgists and steel nerds. However, the company’s plan to invest up to 400 billion kronor (US$46 billion) over the next 15–20 years to expand into an emissions-free iron process being piloted…