Why Climate Tech Lists Miss the Real Point of the Transition
Every year, media outlets and research groups publish their curated lists of climate tech companies to watch. These roundups usually arrive with a fresh wave of optimism, highlighting clever startups trying to scrub carbon from the air, build better batteries, or squeeze more efficiency out of renewable grids. Looking at these inventories feels refreshing. They offer a tangible glimpse of a future where human ingenuity fixes the mess we made. Yet, looking at these lists year after year reveals…