GreenBiz

MAY 16, 2020

Excerpted from " Industrial-Strength Denial: Eight Stories of Corporations Defending the Indefensible, from the Slave Trade to Climate Change " by Barbara Freese, published by the University of California Press. But, if you got enough on your side you get people into a position of paralysis about the issue.

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Global warming Climate change Pollution Ozone 387

Charged

JANUARY 31, 2024

The Buy American provisions of the Inflation Reduction Act are aimed at protecting US jobs (and national security) by making EVs with substantial amounts of battery components from “nations of concern”—namely China—ineligible for tax credits. Power’s EV practice, told the Associated Press.

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Batteries Policy 115

Charged

JANUARY 24, 2023

When one German automaker released its first major EV model , it hosted a press event at which cutaway versions of battery packs and electric motors were on display, and the engineers who designed them were on hand to answer questions. Battery Design maintains a page that lists pretty much all of what is known so far about the mysterious rig.

Energy Monitor 114

Energy Monitor Building Energy Monitoring Batteries Electricity 114

Terra Infirma

MARCH 25, 2024

To me it was a little rambling in places, diverting into, for example, removing plastic liners from waste bins when I wanted to know more about Patagonia’s pioneering use of recycled plastics to make fleeces. I may be wrong about these things, but there was no index to help me double check.

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South America Plastics Education Recycling 79

GreenBiz

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

During a VERGE 20 virtual event Friday, McCarthy talked with GreenBiz co-founder Joel Makower about how racial justice and climate justice go hand in hand, and what we need to do to assure a bright future for everyone’s children. We’re not talking about sacrifices, but rather benefits," McCarthy explained. Sponsored Article.

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Climate change Demand Health Fossil fuels 489

Terra Infirma

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

My Dad is of the generation where the car you drive said a lot about your status in life. One of my friends demurred, saying his Dad “just wanted something that got him from A to B” The rest of us took this to mean he was embarrassed at his Dad’s car and felt sorry for him. This felt like a jump into the unknown.

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Sustainability Transportation Investment Technology 90

GreenBiz

MARCH 1, 2021

About 78 percent of the U.S. At the time of our conversation in early February, one of the most pressing items on Ellis’ priority list was releasing WBA’s 2020 CSR report and tooting the company’s horn. . So, when the Plastics Pact came out it was not something that was completely new to us. Deonna Anderson.

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Packaging Plastics Climate change Retail 479

Smart Energy International

MARCH 14, 2024

Following a tender review, local press has reported that the Cyprus Telecommunications Authority (CyTA) can proceed with the 400,000 smart meter rollout across the island. million (US$43.4 million), according to a report in the Cyprus Mail.

Energy Monitor 98

Energy Monitor Business Energy Monitoring Resilience Europe 98

Envirotec Magazine

MARCH 10, 2022

New guidance has been issued, aimed at tackling one of the most pressing issues faced by local highways authorities (LHAs) – consistent carbon measurement and reporting. To find out more about the FHRG, please visit: www.adeptnet.org.uk/FHRG.

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Carbon Transportation Innovation 246

Charged

JULY 24, 2023

When it comes to EVs, the mainstream press displays a curious mix of skepticism and credulousness (disasters and miracles generate clicks, but slow, steady progress does not). A recent announcement from Toyota concerning solid-state batteries got the world’s media all excited about a big boost for battery-electric cars. (A

Batteries 98

Batteries Carbon-neutral Asia Technology 98

Charged

OCTOBER 22, 2021

A $30k price tag, just about 5 grand above the current MSRP of the legacy Equinox, would be an eye-opener. “We GM forecasts that its annual revenue from EVs will grow from about $10 billion in 2023 to $90 billion by 2030. This Chevy will be a high-volume player when it arrives priced at approximately $30,000.”.

Electricity 124

Electricity Innovation 124

Charged

APRIL 16, 2023

Walmart’s recent announcement that it will install EV fast charging stations at thousands of US Walmart and Sam’s Club locations has gotten a lot of praise in the press, and there are reasons to be excited about it. According to the company, approximately 90% of Americans live within 10 miles of a Walmart or a Sam’s.

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Demand 130

DeSmogBlog

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023

The lawsuit alleges these entities deliberately deceived the public about the dangers of fossil fuels and their impact on the climate system, and effectively engineered a delayed societal response to addressing the climate problem. These [companies] have been playing us for fools,” California Gov. California Gov.

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Fossil fuels Pollution Climate change Energy 109

Charged

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Local media reminded us of the scenic and touristic attractions of the region, and rightly pointed out how nice it will be to make these wonders more accessible to EV drivers. So far, it seems to consist of some press conferences and the establishment of a “working group.”. Any Participating State may withdraw at any time.”

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Demand Electricity 126

GreenTechMedia

APRIL 30, 2020

“Every step of the way, to everyone around us, we should be asking the question, what are you building? His new article sparked a surprising number of counter-reactions in the press, from think tanks, and from YouTubers. And it got us thinking about how to apply the thesis to the low-carbon economy.

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Solar Power Resilience Carbon 130

Envirotec Magazine

DECEMBER 5, 2023

If the cement industry was a country it would be the third largest emitter in the world, after China and the US – the need for realistic milestones towards decarbonisation is urgent. A new report sets out a strategy for achieving net zero concrete and cement. ” Javier Durand of Peruvian cement giant Cementos Pacasmayo S.A.A.,

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Carbon-neutral Construction Demand Carbon 235

Envirotec Magazine

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Global market could grow to be worth up to US$12 trillion, says BlueTech Research, with opportunities for water technology suppliers. The hydrogen economy is at the start of a period of growth, with the size of the global market predicted to be as much as US$12 trillion by 2050, according to recent research findings.

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Hydrogen Technology Methane Natural gas 130

Charged

AUGUST 25, 2022

Usually, models go extinct because consumers aren’t buying, but that’s certainly not the case for the Challenger, which was the top-selling muscle car in the US in 2021. The carrot of superior technology and the stick of government regulation are jointly driving the shift to EVs, as the Associated Press reports.

Electricity 126

Electricity Technology Batteries Government 126

Charged

AUGUST 25, 2020

The transport treehouse podcast is a good place to hear some of the world’s top EV experts talk about trends in the industry. Past episodes include a chat about CHAdeMo with David Patterson, one of the engineers who developed the Mitsubishi i-MiEV, and a rundown of the coming wave of electric SUVs from longtime EV writer John Voelcker.

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Transportation Startups Electricity Electric vehicle 121

The Verge: Energy

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Weather disasters supercharged by climate change have already led to more power outages in the US. And President Biden has a goal of creating a 100 percent carbon pollution-free power sector by 2035, which will help the US keep commitments it made under the Paris climate agreement. The funding announced today is just one chunk of $10.5

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Investment Power grid Electricity Pollution 134

The Verge: Energy

MARCH 22, 2024

Even so, nuclear energy is still a controversial energy source that’s bogged down by concerns about radioactive waste, safety, and high costs. The US, China, Japan, France, Britain, and Saudi Arabia were among the 34 countries to sign the pledge.

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Nuclear Power Fossil fuels Waste Waste 108

Charged

DECEMBER 11, 2023

In 1948, a typical car contained about 55 wires with a total length of 150 feet, whereas a modern luxury model may contain some 1,500 copper wires with a total length of over a mile, as the Copper Development Association happily informs us. MORE: A closer look at why EVs still use 12 V lead acid batteries.

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Automotive Politics Technology Electricity 119

DeSmogBlog

APRIL 4, 2024

The Carbon Majors research shows us exactly who is responsible for the lethal heat, extreme weather, and air pollution that is threatening lives and wreaking havoc on our oceans and forests,” said Tzeporah Berman, international program director at the grassroots environmental organization Stand.earth, in a press release.

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Fossil fuels Ocean acidification North America Pollution 104

Charged

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Automakers often issue very different, even contradictory, press releases for different audiences—for us EV journalists, they play up their plans for plug-in vehicles, while for the car mags they celebrate ever-more-gigantic SUVs. So, we’re still a little confused about the exact line-up (perhaps the company is too?).

North America 126

North America Batteries Electricity 126

Charged

APRIL 11, 2022

Huge amounts of misinformation about EVs are churned out each day—and some of this has been coming from the UK’s top environmental official. The unknown thing at the moment is how far switching from diesel and petrol to electric vehicles will get us,” Eustice told the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee of the House of Commons.

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Pollution Electric vehicle Electricity Batteries 119

Charged

MARCH 12, 2021

This is like no truck you’ve ever seen,” Aquila said at a recent press event. Canoo plans to build the pickup in a US “microfactory.” The company says it is negotiating with states about a potential site. It’s the size of a Ford Ranger, can take the payload of a full-sized pickup and [has] the turning radius of a Prius.”.

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Startups Electricity Batteries 136

Charged

MARCH 10, 2021

Sending out press releases is fast and free, but building supply chains takes years and billions, so one indication of whether the automaker’s announced deadline is a serious objective or a mere aspiration will be the steps it takes in the here and now to start building battery capacity. “We Source: Detroit Free Press.

Batteries 103

Batteries Investment Construction Transportation 103

GreenTechMedia

OCTOBER 20, 2020

The papers summarize about two years of work, including research into using new magnets to contain a fusion plasma — one of the critical challenges in trying to harness the power that fuels the sun and the stars. But the most pressing objective now is to prove out the new magnet, Mumgaard said.

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Energy Energy Construction Sustainability 246

Envirotec Magazine

JULY 15, 2021

The project is backed by trade bodies the UK and Ireland Fuel Distributors Association (UKIFDA) and Oil and Renewable Heating Technologies (OFTEC), who hope it will help Scotland take a significant step towards achieving net zero by 2045, according to a press release. It is an easy transition to make. “It

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Recycling Recycling Government Carbon 130

Envirotec Magazine

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Instead, Scottish Water has continued to press ahead with its proposed new grading structure which they are foolishly linking to the pay offer. It appears to be the case that the bosses in the boardroom will only listen to us when our members have taken to the picket lines across Scotland. Talks have been a waste of time.

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Waste Waste Packaging Health 130

Greentown Labs

APRIL 5, 2024

Members of the press can direct any questions to Greentown’s SVP of Marketing and Communications Julia Travaglini at julia@greentownlabs.com. We have unfortunately reached a point where Greentown needs to focus on reducing expenses and rightsizing our organizational structure, which will position us well for our next chapter of growth.

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Incubators Incubators Startups Organic 52

Charged

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

Of the US Big Three, it’s been the proudest defender of the gas-powered status quo, joining GM in the fight against US emissions standards , and agreeing to pay Tesla hundreds of millions of euros in order to avoid producing EVs in Europe. Source: Detroit Free Press.

Electricity 104

Electricity Europe Investment 104

Terra Infirma

OCTOBER 5, 2023

I saw a quote recently along the lines of “We told our customer we were meeting our Sustainability goals by planting trees; our customer told us that wasn’t enough.” The key is finding what buttons to press and being bold about pressing them. No leader likes to be in the relegation zone.

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Sustainability 59

Smart Energy International

OCTOBER 17, 2023

The report, the second in an ongoing series focussed on the grids, is posited to present a first-of-its-kind global stocktake of the world’s electricity grids, finding that grid length has almost doubled over the past 30 years at a rate of about 1 million km/year, driven by expansion of the distribution networks.

Fossil fuels 134

Fossil fuels Resilience Investment Global warming 134

Grist

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

“I think there’s an increasing recognition that policy measures and action targeted at production itself is going to be needed to get the kind of decline rates that we’re thinking about here,” said Steve Pye, one of the study’s authors, during a press call on Tuesday. degrees C above preindustrial temperatures.

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Fossil fuels Carbon-negative Carbon Natural gas 143

Renewable Energy World

AUGUST 12, 2021

billion (US$384 million), which are expected to generate INR3.8 billion (US$ 50.7 and have been operating for about four years. ReNew Power in India is acquiring two assets with a combined enterprise value of INR28.5 billion to 4.0 million to 53.4 million) of EBITDA annually.

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Solar Energy Monitor Energy Monitor Building Energy Monitoring Hydropower 115

Business Green

MARCH 31, 2021

VW spokespeople have revealed plans - unveiled just yesterday - to rename US branch 'Voltswagen' were a marketing stunt. The firm has paid out roughly €30bn in fines since pleading guilty to deceiving regulators and misleading customers about the pollution levels of its diesel vehicles.

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