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Industry Overview - Vertical farming has experienced a boom but also faced difficulties [1] - Over $6 billion was invested in vertical farming startups in the past decade [1] - The global market is expected to more than treble from around $8 billion in 2023 to about $25 billion in 2030 [4] Funding and Financial Challenges - Funding dropped significantly from over $2 billion in 2021 to around $280 million last year [2] - Major players like Barry Farming and App Harvest have collapsed [2] - High energy costs for LED lighting and ventilation are a major problem [2] - Higher interest rates have made financing more expensive [2] Challenges and Obstacles - Shortage of skilled labor is a contributing factor to the industry's struggles [3] - Secrecy around technology has hindered learning from mistakes [3] - More arable land is being used for biofuels, and soil degradation is a problem [5] - Crops are under pressure from climate change, and water scarcity is an issue [5] Future Prospects and Opportunities - Environmental, economic, and structural reasons could fuel demand for vertical farms [4][5] - Concerns about food security may drive the need to bring food sources closer to home [6] - Advances in AI could significantly improve the efficiency of vertical farms [6] - Vertical farming's potential is greater in areas like Singapore, which only grows 6% of its own produce [7]

Core Insights - Between 2005 and 2023, per capita carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions from energy consumption in the US declined in every state, with total energy-related CO₂ emissions falling by 20% while the population grew by 14%, resulting in a 30% drop in per capita emissions [1][2] Group 1: Emission Trends - The decline in CO₂ emissions is primarily attributed to reduced coal consumption in the electric power sector, with electricity generation from natural gas and renewable sources like wind and solar contributing significantly [2][3] - Maryland experienced the largest decline in per capita emissions, down by 49% from 2005 to 2023, achieving the lowest per capita CO₂ emissions among states in 2023 at 7.8 tonnes [2][3] Group 2: Sector Contributions - In 2023, the transportation sector emerged as the leading source of CO₂ emissions in most states along the east and west coasts, which are characterized by higher population densities and increased travel [4] - The electric power sector was the leading source of CO₂ emissions in 18 states in 2023, while states like Pennsylvania, Alabama, and Wyoming remained net electricity suppliers, largely relying on coal for electricity production [5] Group 3: Industrial Emissions - The industrial sector was the top emitter in Texas, Louisiana, Alaska, and Iowa, with these states contributing significantly to overall US industrial emissions, accounting for more than half of all emissions in 2023 [5]

Core Points - Cielo Waste Solutions Corp. held its annual general and special meeting of shareholders on June 24, 2025, where all proposed business items were approved [2][3] - The company is continuing a private placement offering of up to 60,000,000 units at a price of $0.05 per unit, aiming for gross proceeds of up to C$3,000,000, with closing anticipated around July 18, 2025 [3] Company Overview - Cielo Waste Solutions Corp. focuses on transforming waste materials into high-value products, addressing global waste challenges and contributing to the circular economy while reducing carbon emissions [5] - The company aims to be a leader in the wood by-product-to-fuels industry by utilizing environmentally friendly and economically sustainable technologies [5]