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1. IBMC Membership Program Now Open 2. June Blog Post 3. EBI Recharge Facility 4. EBI Business Incubator
5. Position available for Assistant Project Scientist at the Energy Institute at Haas, Haas School of Business
6. Position available for Program Administrator at the California-China Climate Institute, Berkeley Law 7. Ocean Hoptimism 8. Aspen Ideas: Climate 9. Auckland Transportation: Auckland’s Future Ferries
10. Axios: Ex-Microsoft, BP Execs Unite on Quick Data Center Power 11. ABC News: Hidden Source of Clean Energy Could Power Earth for 170,000 Years
12. Canary Media: California College Grows Clean Energy Program Amid Geothermal Interest
13. Reuter: Chile’s Vital Underwater Forests Face Threats From Mining, Warming Seas 14. LBNL: Berkeley Lab Helps Utilities Understand Power Outage Costs
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| | | | IBMC Membership Program Now Open |
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| The EBI is excited to announce the official launch of the International Bioeconomy and Macroalgae Center (IBMC) webpage and membership program. Our inaugural workshop brought together leaders across science, industry, and policy to discuss the future of the seaweed industry. A shared consensus emerged around the need for a global network to address key challenges, including reducing cultivation costs, increasing market demand, and streamlining permitting processes. The new IBMC webpage shares our mission, recent updates, and how you can get involved. As part of this launch, we invite you to explore the benefits of IBMC membership by visiting the bottom of the page. In addition to the core benefits listed online, members will also receive exclusive access to: The IBMC $1T Seaweed Industry Roadmap Seaweed Supply Chain Framework Summary IBMC publications and reports, including upcoming analyses on Indonesia and South Korea Curated databases with funding opportunities, internships, and a webinar series Opportunities to engage directly with the IBMC network through the advisory board and working groups
Learn more about the IBMC and explore how you can get involved at the link below. |
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EBI’s Executive Committee member David Zilberman will soon release a new blog post. In the meantime, you can find his many previous posts on the bioeconomy at the link below. |
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| | Position available for Assistant Project Scientist at the Energy Institute at Haas, Haas School of Business |
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| The Energy Institute at Haas, located within the Haas School of Business, is seeking an Assistant Project Scientist to support affiliated faculty on a research project focused on modeling the risks and costs of wildfires, as well as evaluating the impacts of various mitigation strategies. The scientist will work independently under the supervision of the principal investigator to develop models of electric utility-caused wildfire ignition, conduct empirical analyses of mitigation strategies and their distributional impacts, and engage with utilities, regulators, lawmakers, and other stakeholders to share findings and identify key areas for future research.
For more information on the position, follow the link below. |
| | | Position available for Program Administrator at the California-China Climate Institute, Berkeley Law |
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| The Program Administrator is responsible for administering the day-to-day administrative operations for the California- China Climate Institute (CCCI). This position is under the direction and supervision of the CCCI Director and in coordination with CCCI Staff, and other administrative staff at CLEE. The Program Administrator will assist in a wide range of administrative services including event planning, preparation of forms and activities for program funders and partners, invoicing and procurement for services, financial tracking and support, fundraising outreach, communications, business services, student services, and human resources, and possibly including IT, and/or facilities. General management duties include long and short-range strategic event planning and supporting all administrative activities.
For more information on the position, follow the link below. |
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| Ocean Hoptimism is a vibrant monthly gathering where ocean conservation, science, exploration, culture, recreation, and policy collide—alongside a shared love for local craft beer. Open to all and free to attend, this San Francisco Bay Area event sparks inspiration by uniting people who care about our blue planet. Every fourth Thursday of the month features a different ocean expert who shares their work and stories, adding fresh perspectives to the conversation. Great ideas flow when passionate minds connect, and what better way to foster meaningful conversations than over a pint? In a welcoming, relaxed setting, we spotlight new ideas and initiatives aimed at helping the ocean, engage in open dialogue, support a local brewery, and strengthen civic engagement in ocean issues. One sip at a time. |
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| The Aspen Institute, in partnership with the Chicago Climate Corps (C3), are hosting Aspen Ideas: Climate Chicago, July 20-22, 2025. Aspen Ideas: Climate is the premier solutions-oriented convener, bringing together leaders, innovators, and the public to highlight transformative climate solutions. This event will assemble global, regional, and local policy makers, scientists, business and NGO leaders, energy experts, artists, young leaders, members of the public, and others for dialogues aimed at educating, inspiring, and provoking action to combat climate change and adapt to a changing planet. |
| | | | Auckland Transportation: Auckland’s Future Ferries |
| Ferries represent 20% of Auckland’s public transportation emissions, generating over 34,000 tons of carbon dioxide tailpipe emissions annually. To reduce these emissions, Auckland is transitioning away from diesel-powered ferries to electric and electric-hybrid ferries. Auckland Transportation also aims to improve reliability and service by operating more frequent sailings on key routes.
To learn more about Auckland’s new electric ferries, read more.
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| | | Axios: Ex-Microsoft, BP Execs Unite on Quick Data Center Power |
| Former Microsoft and BP executives have launched GridFree AI, a new startup focused on rapidly building efficient, off-grid data centers with integrated power. The company’s modular “power foundry” system combines gas, battery storage, and cooling to lower emissions and speed up deployment. GridFree AI aims to meet rising AI energy demands without overloading the grid.
To learn more about GridFree AI’s approach to faster, cleaner data centers, read more. |
| | | ABC News: Hidden Source of Clean Energy Could Power Earth for 170,000 Years |
| Researchers have uncovered a promising new source of clean energy: natural hydrogen trapped deep within the Earth’s crust. Formed through chemical reactions between water and certain rocks, this hydrogen could potentially power the planet for up to 170,000 years if effectively harnessed. Scientists are now exploring how to access and scale this resource as a sustainable energy solution.
To learn more about this discovery and its potential impact, read more. |
| | | Canary Media: California College Grows Clean Energy Program Amid Geothermal Interest |
| Sonoma and Mendocino counties are launching the GeoZone project, a 600 MW geothermal energy initiative that aims to deliver clean, reliable power and create local jobs. Mendocino College and local schools are expanding training programs to prepare students for careers in geothermal energy, to fill at least 30% of local jobs.
To learn more about the GeoZone project and it’s potential impact, read more. |
| | | | Reuter: Chile’s Vital Underwater Forests Face Threats From Mining, Warming Seas |
| Underwater seaweed forests off Chile’s coast support local communities, wildlife, and climate health by providing food, capturing carbon, and producing oxygen. But warming oceans, mining waste, and pollution are putting them at risk. Scientists and locals are calling for stronger policies to protect these vital ecosystems and the people who depend on them.
To learn more about this growing environmental concern, read more. |
| | | LBNL: Berkeley Lab Helps Utilities Understand Power Outage Costs |
| Berkeley Lab is partnering with utilities to better estimate the cost of power outages and support smarter grid investments. They updated the ICE Calculator, a tool that helps estimate the cost of short outages, and developed a new model called POET to measure the economic impact of long, widespread outages. These tools use survey data and modeling to help utilities strengthen the grid and reduce economic losses.
To learn more about this research and its impact, read more. |
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