Past the tipping point: Why the climate transition is now in our hands

The article discusses the current state of the climate transition, highlighting the significant progress made in renewable energy production and the need for continued investment in climate tech solutions. The key points are: - According to Jacqueline van den Ende, CEO of Carbon Equity, we have already passed the climate transition tipping point, with 90% of new electricity production worldwide coming from renewable sources in 2022. - China is ahead of its climate goals compared to other countries. - While this is a positive sign, van den Ende believes we need more investment in climate tech solutions to accelerate the transition and make clean energy accessible globally. - However, the article notes that European climate tech funding sunk to a five-year low in the first quarter of 2023. The article emphasizes the importance of sustained investment and efforts to address the climate crisis, as the transition is now firmly in our hands.