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Let’s get negative

by Marc Tarpenning

The COVID-19 lockdowns had a negligible impact on greenhouse gas emissions, revealing the significant challenge of curbing climate change. Despite widespread restrictions, emissions only decreased 5-7%, not enough to meaningfully slow the rise in atmospheric CO2 levels, which are now at their highest in millions of years, with grave implications for sea levels and the planet's future.

Photo Credit: Peter Buschmann, U.S. Forest Service, California wildfires

The Air We Breathe

by Marc Tarpenning

Spero Ventures latest investment in Clarity Movement.

Um, Is that Natural

Um, Is that Natural

by Marc Tarpenning

In an effort to provide more sustainable options, the food industry is trying new things. It’s time to get adventurous — again.

What I’m doing next

What I’m doing next

by Marc Tarpenning

I'm joining Spero Ventures to invest in mission-driven startups focused on sustainability.