Julian is a senior reporter at Canary Media, where he covers batteries and emerging technologies to store clean energy and unlock a carbon-free grid. He also reports on the clean hydrogen industry, and chases down clean energy breakthroughs in far-flung locales.
Prior to the launch of Canary Media in 2021, Julian covered the rise of the grid storage industry for much-loved industry news outlet Greentech Media. Previously he covered clean energy and transportation for CityLab at The Atlantic, and conducted grant-funded climate journalism in Bangladesh. His stories have appeared in The Guardian, HuffPost, Al Jazeera America, and other outlets. He speaks regularly at energy-related events and on podcasts. He graduated from Duke University and still misses Carolina barbecue, but enjoys investigating local cuisine wherever his reporting takes him.
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Climatetech finance
Congruent Ventures raises $175M fund for early-stage climate tech
Investors want a piece of the startups that could build a low-carbon society.By Julian Spector .
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Climate crisis
It's always Earth Day at Canary Media
We're celebrating by reporting on the global effort to decarbonize society and avoid catastrophic climate change.By Julian Spector .
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Clean energy
Pepsi and Mars want to squeeze carbon out of their supply chains
Long-overlooked supply chain emissions are getting new focus from the brands that depend on them.By Julian Spector .
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Batteries
Newsletter: We are living in a battery materials world
Forgive the pun.By Julian Spector .
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Batteries
Startup Sionic Energy promises next-gen battery benefits without the wait
Sionic says its silicon anode and customized electrolytes can slip into existing manufacturing lines with ease.By Julian Spector .
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