7 game‑changing technologies leading the fight against global warming

The article highlights seven transformative technologies that are actively advancing the fight against global warming by moving from experimental stages to commercial deployment between 2025 and 2026. These innovations span renewable energy, carbon removal, water harvesting, and environmental remediation, all supported by government incentives and industry investment. Key among them is direct air capture (DAC), which removes CO₂ from the atmosphere at increasingly competitive costs, with the market expected to grow from $121.88 million in 2024 to $260.96 billion by 2026. Perovskite solar cells represent a breakthrough in solar efficiency and cost, achieving up to 34.6% efficiency in tandem designs while offering lighter, flexible panels suitable for diverse applications. Other notable technologies include a passive atmospheric water generator developed by MIT engineers that produces clean drinking water from desert air without electricity, addressing water scarcity in arid and off-grid regions. Airborne wind turbines, such as China’s S1500 prototype, harness stronger high-altitude winds to