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designboom | architecture & design magazine
3 weeks ago
Design

green spaces and winding volumes shape beta realities' radial hydrogen park in jinan

Beta Realities envisions a factory campus as an accessible village with a focus on clean energy and circular construction. [ more ]
PortlandTribune.com
4 weeks ago
Software development

West Coast universities launch new Pacific offshore wind collaborative

Three West Coast universities are collaborating to research and educate the public on offshore wind energy near Oregon Coast sites. [ more ]
Fast Company
4 weeks ago
Business

Stop putting a 'green premium' on climate tech. It doesn't need to be more expensive

Shifting incentives towards climate stability requires making clean energy the least expensive option, focusing on competitive pricing rather than 'green premiums.' [ more ]
Southern Coalition for Social Justice
2 months ago
Social justice

SCSJ Hosts Carbon Plan Virtual Hearing Watch Party

Residents gathered for a panel on Duke Energy's CPIRP plan, decrying its cost, profit-centric approach, and negative impact on climate-vulnerable communities. [ more ]
InnovationAus.com
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

National AI Centre stripped from CSIRO in $40m policy shift

Federal funding for AI increased by $40 million in Albanese government's Budget, emphasizing quantum and clean energy technologies over direct industry investment. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
US news

Biden Will Raise Tariffs on Chinese Electric Vehicles, Chips and Other Goods

President Biden is raising tariffs on Chinese imports, including key sectors like electric vehicles and semiconductors, to protect American industries and counter unfair Chinese competition. [ more ]
designboom | architecture & design magazine
3 weeks ago
Design

green spaces and winding volumes shape beta realities' radial hydrogen park in jinan

Beta Realities envisions a factory campus as an accessible village with a focus on clean energy and circular construction. [ more ]
PortlandTribune.com
4 weeks ago
Software development

West Coast universities launch new Pacific offshore wind collaborative

Three West Coast universities are collaborating to research and educate the public on offshore wind energy near Oregon Coast sites. [ more ]
Fast Company
4 weeks ago
Business

Stop putting a 'green premium' on climate tech. It doesn't need to be more expensive

Shifting incentives towards climate stability requires making clean energy the least expensive option, focusing on competitive pricing rather than 'green premiums.' [ more ]
Southern Coalition for Social Justice
2 months ago
Social justice

SCSJ Hosts Carbon Plan Virtual Hearing Watch Party

Residents gathered for a panel on Duke Energy's CPIRP plan, decrying its cost, profit-centric approach, and negative impact on climate-vulnerable communities. [ more ]
InnovationAus.com
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

National AI Centre stripped from CSIRO in $40m policy shift

Federal funding for AI increased by $40 million in Albanese government's Budget, emphasizing quantum and clean energy technologies over direct industry investment. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
US news

Biden Will Raise Tariffs on Chinese Electric Vehicles, Chips and Other Goods

President Biden is raising tariffs on Chinese imports, including key sectors like electric vehicles and semiconductors, to protect American industries and counter unfair Chinese competition. [ more ]
moreclean-energy
Los Angeles Times
5 months ago
Los Angeles

Newsom cuts $2.9 billion from California climate programs, delays an additional $1.9 billion

California Gov. Gavin Newsom's proposed budget includes cuts to climate change investments and clean transportation programs.
Environmental groups express disappointment and call for more funding and creative solutions to support the transition towards clean energy and resilience. [ more ]
Sacramento Bee
5 months ago
California

Climate and clean transportation bears the brunt of Newsom budget cuts

Gov. Newsom's proposed budget in California would cut and delay $4.8 billion from climate and transportation efforts, including subsidies for electric vehicles and clean energy programs.
Environmental advocates are concerned that these cuts will hinder California's ability to combat climate change and protect against climate extremes.
To avoid deeper general fund cuts, Newsom is proposing $1 billion in backfill spending by shifting costs to a fund that receives revenue from the state's cap-and-trade program. [ more ]
WSJ
6 months ago
World news

COP28 Leaders Call for 'Transitioning Away' From Fossil Fuels in Final Push at Climate Talks

The UAE proposed a compromise agreement at the UN climate conference to transition away from fossil fuels.
The proposed deal aims for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. [ more ]
WSJ
6 months ago
Environment

COP28 Leaders Call for 'Transitioning Away' From Fossil Fuels in Final Push at Climate Talks

The UAE proposed a compromise agreement at the UN climate conference to transition away from fossil fuels.
The proposed deal aims for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. [ more ]
WSJ
6 months ago
Environment

COP28 Leaders Call for 'Transitioning Away' From Fossil Fuels in Final Push at Climate Talks

The UAE proposed a compromise agreement at the UN climate conference to transition away from fossil fuels.
The proposed deal aims for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. [ more ]
#developing countries
WSJ
6 months ago
World news

Billions in U.S. Funding Hasn't Convinced Developing World to Ditch Coal

Wealthy nations are providing financial support to developing countries for clean energy.
Efforts in South Africa and Indonesia to transition away from fossil fuels are at risk. [ more ]
WSJ
6 months ago
World news

Billions in U.S. Funding Hasn't Convinced Developing World to Ditch Coal

Wealthy nations are providing financial support to poorer nations for clean energy initiatives.
Efforts in South Africa and Indonesia to transition away from fossil fuels are at risk. [ more ]
WSJ
6 months ago
World news

Billions in U.S. Funding Hasn't Convinced Developing World to Ditch Coal

Wealthy nations are providing financial support to developing countries for clean energy.
Efforts in South Africa and Indonesia to transition away from fossil fuels are at risk. [ more ]
WSJ
6 months ago
World news

Billions in U.S. Funding Hasn't Convinced Developing World to Ditch Coal

Wealthy nations are providing financial support to poorer nations for clean energy initiatives.
Efforts in South Africa and Indonesia to transition away from fossil fuels are at risk. [ more ]
moredeveloping countries
www.scientificamerican.com
6 months ago
Environment

Zapping Plastic Waste Can Produce Clean Fuel

Researchers have found a cleaner and potentially profitable way to produce hydrogen gas from waste plastic.
The process also generates graphene, an ultrathin carbon material that has multiple uses. [ more ]
#climate change
The Verge
6 months ago
Environment

Tens of billions of dollars of IRA funding will now be earmarked for environmental justice

At least 40% of the benefits from federal clean energy and climate programs will flow into disadvantaged communities in the US.
The Biden administration updated its list of federal programs included in the Justice40 Initiative.
The Inflation Reduction Act includes $118 billion in federal funding for programs aimed at reducing pollution and promoting clean energy. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
6 months ago
Environment

Does the way we talk about the climate crisis numb people with fear, rather than energising them? | Roger Harrabin

Swiss solar aviator Bertrand Piccard argues for rethinking the language used to discuss climate change.
He proposes reframing climate terms to inspire action instead of fear.
Language is central to addressing the climate crisis, and Piccard suggests rebranding terms like 'green economy' and 'clean energy'. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
7 months ago
Environment

Companies still investing too much in fossil fuels, global energy watchdog says

Fossil fuel companies are investing twice as much in oil and gas as they should in order to limit global temperatures and avert a climate catastrophe.
The International Energy Agency (IEA) calls on the oil and gas industry to balance their investments in clean energy and fossil fuels.
If governments deliver on their climate pledges, fossil fuel demand could fall by 45% below current levels by 2050. [ more ]
The Verge
6 months ago
Environment

Tens of billions of dollars of IRA funding will now be earmarked for environmental justice

At least 40% of the benefits from federal clean energy and climate programs will flow into disadvantaged communities in the US.
The Biden administration updated its list of federal programs included in the Justice40 Initiative.
The Inflation Reduction Act includes $118 billion in federal funding for programs aimed at reducing pollution and promoting clean energy. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
6 months ago
Environment

Does the way we talk about the climate crisis numb people with fear, rather than energising them? | Roger Harrabin

Swiss solar aviator Bertrand Piccard argues for rethinking the language used to discuss climate change.
He proposes reframing climate terms to inspire action instead of fear.
Language is central to addressing the climate crisis, and Piccard suggests rebranding terms like 'green economy' and 'clean energy'. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
7 months ago
Environment

Companies still investing too much in fossil fuels, global energy watchdog says

Fossil fuel companies are investing twice as much in oil and gas as they should in order to limit global temperatures and avert a climate catastrophe.
The International Energy Agency (IEA) calls on the oil and gas industry to balance their investments in clean energy and fossil fuels.
If governments deliver on their climate pledges, fossil fuel demand could fall by 45% below current levels by 2050. [ more ]
moreclimate change
#fossil-fuel industry
WSJ
7 months ago
Environment

Oil-and-Gas Companies Account for Only 1% of Clean-Energy Investment Globally, IEA Says

The fossil-fuel industry is not investing enough in decarbonization, spending just 2.5% of their investment on clean energy.
Oil-and-gas companies should allocate about half of their capital expenditures towards clean energy projects by 2030 to meet the Paris climate agreement target.
Tackling methane leaks in oil-and-gas operations is a cost-effective way to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. [ more ]
WSJ
7 months ago
Environment

Oil-and-Gas Companies Account for Only 1% of Clean-Energy Investment Globally, IEA Says

The fossil-fuel industry is not investing enough in decarbonization despite earning huge revenues.
Oil-and-gas companies spend just 2.5% of their investment on clean energy, according to the International Energy Agency.
Scaling up low-emissions fuels and technologies and cutting emissions from operations are key for the industry to meet climate targets. [ more ]
WSJ
7 months ago
Environment

Oil-and-Gas Companies Account for Only 1% of Clean-Energy Investment Globally, IEA Says

The fossil-fuel industry is not investing enough in decarbonization, spending just 2.5% of their investment on clean energy.
Oil-and-gas companies should allocate about half of their capital expenditures towards clean energy projects by 2030 to meet the Paris climate agreement target.
Tackling methane leaks in oil-and-gas operations is a cost-effective way to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. [ more ]
WSJ
7 months ago
Environment

Oil-and-Gas Companies Account for Only 1% of Clean-Energy Investment Globally, IEA Says

The fossil-fuel industry is not investing enough in decarbonization despite earning huge revenues.
Oil-and-gas companies spend just 2.5% of their investment on clean energy, according to the International Energy Agency.
Scaling up low-emissions fuels and technologies and cutting emissions from operations are key for the industry to meet climate targets. [ more ]
morefossil-fuel industry
#US-China agreement
www.nytimes.com
7 months ago
Environment

What a U.S.-China Climate Deal Means for COP28

The United States and China have reached an agreement to increase clean energy and reduce emissions.
The deal between the two countries could have a positive impact on global climate talks. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
7 months ago
Environment

What a U.S.-China Climate Deal Means for COP28

The US and China have agreed to increase clean energy and reduce emissions, which could have a significant impact on global climate talks.
The US and China account for 38% of the world's greenhouse gases, making their agreement crucial for other countries to follow suit.
This deal could serve as a template for negotiations at the upcoming United Nations climate talks. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
7 months ago
Environment

What a U.S.-China Climate Deal Means for COP28

The United States and China have reached an agreement to increase clean energy and reduce emissions.
The deal between the two countries could have a positive impact on global climate talks. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
7 months ago
Environment

What a U.S.-China Climate Deal Means for COP28

The US and China have agreed to increase clean energy and reduce emissions, which could have a significant impact on global climate talks.
The US and China account for 38% of the world's greenhouse gases, making their agreement crucial for other countries to follow suit.
This deal could serve as a template for negotiations at the upcoming United Nations climate talks. [ more ]
moreUS-China agreement
www.theguardian.com
7 months ago
Environment

China's carbon emissions set for structural decline from next year

China's carbon emissions could peak this year and start declining from next year due to increased investments in clean energy.
Beijing has already met its solar and wind installation targets for this year, and the market share of electric vehicles is ahead of the government's target for 2025. [ more ]
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