Much environmental news is grim. But while Ireland is on track to blow its carbon targets and climate action is pitched against economic growth in the data centre debate, a recent event was a welcome boost of optimism for those who believe the market can offer solutions to the climate emergency. In fact, a well-educated population with sustainability challenges to solve might just be what drew so many VCs to Ireland. For a Climate Impact Pitch Day, investors gathered on February 26 in a converted barn loft in Co Wicklow to hear from Irish companies with commercial solutions to many pressing…

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