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“Unfortunately, in the environment, I don't see as much willingness to invest heavily in R&D as I do in consumer technology. And that's a pity.” quote by Ramez Naam — Download Open image

“Unfortunately, in the environment, I don't see as much willingness to invest heavily in R&D as I do in consumer technology. And that's a pity.”

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Source Article: 2021 Wired, on R&D investment trends

Notes a gap between R&D investment in consumer tech vs. environment

In simple terms: Environmental R&D is underfunded compared to consumer tech

Key Takeaway

Advocate for more environmental R&D funding

Themes

innovation environment investment

Mood

concerned optimistic

Type

policy technology

When to use this quote

government grants
private venture capital
green tech startups
policy advocacy

Key Concepts

sustainability research funding

Questions to Reflect On

What incentives could boost environmental R&D?
How to measure impact of such investments?

A Different Perspective

Funding may be limited by political priorities

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