In a 2009 CNBC interview, Danisco CEO Tom Knutzen discussed investment opportunities in technology solutions to combat climate change. Knutzen, leading a Danish company specializing in food

In a 2009 CNBC interview, Danisco CEO Tom Knutzen discussed investment opportunities in technology solutions to combat climate change. Knutzen, leading a Danish company specializing in food ingredients, enzymes, and bio-based solutions, emphasized the need for solid business plans and political support, including extended time horizons and a carbon tax.

He highlighted a natural product designed to replace rubber from rainforests and fossil fuels. While acknowledging its current cost-competitiveness challenges, Knutzen noted that a carbon tax would significantly improve its viability.

On May 5, 2010, IBM launched a multi-year research initiative to model and simulate factors influencing individual, community, and planetary health.

This effort aims to facilitate better

On May 5, 2010, IBM launched a multi-year research initiative to model and simulate factors influencing individual, community, and planetary health.

This effort aims to facilitate better decision-making by understanding our complex world holistically, moving beyond isolated systems. For more details on this and other projects, visit asmarterplanet.com.

John Doerr, a partner at Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers (KPCB), has a track record of backing leading entrepreneurs, including Google and Amazon. His venture capital focus centers on recruiting

John Doerr, a partner at Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers (KPCB), has a track record of backing leading entrepreneurs, including Google and Amazon. His venture capital focus centers on recruiting top talent and building effective teams.

Doerr distinguishes between the Internet and Energy markets. He notes that the energy sector involves higher costs, longer development cycles, and significantly more policy-intensive challenges.

Environmentalist David Suzuki recently criticized Canada's environmental leadership. In an interview with