🌿 Start Here: What Is Climate Tech?
Climate tech refers to technologies that reduce greenhouse gas emissions or help people adapt to the effects of climate change. That includes:
- Software for tracking carbon emissions
- Hardware like smart sensors or solar panels
- Tools that help protect biodiversity and ecosystems
- Platforms that connect people to climate action and jobs
But it’s not just for scientists or environmental orgs, it needs designers, devs, analysts, writers, community builders, and dreamers.
🧠 What’s That Mean? — A Tiny Climate Glossary
Carbon Accounting
Tracking how much carbon a product, company, or activity emits.
Think of it like a budget, but for the atmosphere.
Mitigation vs Adaptation
Mitigation = slowing down climate change (e.g. reducing emissions)
Adaptation = dealing with its effects (e.g. flood-proofing cities)
Regenerative
A step beyond “sustainable.” It means designing systems that restore, not just maintain.
Greenwashing
When something is marketed as eco-friendly... but it’s mostly vibes. Learn to spot it.
📌 Communities & Resources
Communities to Join
Job Boards & Learning
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🔍 Where Tech Meets Planet: Examples
| Tech Skill | Climate Use Case |
|---|---|
| Backend Dev | APIs for emissions tracking platforms |
| UX Design | Interfaces for electric grid visualization |
| Data Analytics | Mapping climate risks by neighborhood |
| AI/ML | Forecasting wildfires or extreme heat |
| Storytelling | Helping people care, not just understand |
💬 Let’s Connect
I used to be a park ranger. Now I’m a software engineer building systems that (I hope) make the world a little better. If you're curious, overwhelmed, excited, or unsure, I'm happy to chat.