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This Week in Cleantech is a weekly podcast covering the most impactful stories in cleantech and climate in 15 minutes or less.

This week's "Cleantecher of the Week" is Elliot Coad, founder of 30x30 United Kingdom and Ecologi, who shared research that stated the world is losing 4-14% of its staple crops due to microplastics, since they are hindering plant photosynthesis. Researchers say this problem could increase the number of people at risk of starvation by 400M in the next two decades. Thanks to Elliot Coad for sharing this new information, and kudos to Damian Carrington at The Guardian for reporting on the research. 

This Week in Cleantech — March 14, 2025 

1. The Biggest US Banks Have All Backed Out of a Commitment to Reach Net Zero — WIRED
2. This Startup Has A Way To Make Cheap, Clean Hydrogen–Without Federal Subsidies — Forbes
3. Solar Energy, Criticized by Trump, Claims Big U.S. Gain in 2024 — The New York Times
4. Khosla Backs Startup Aiming to Pull Carbon From Air in New Mexico — Bloomberg
5. US Considers Emergency Powers to Restart Closed Coal Plants, Doug Burgum Says — Bloomberg

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