from TechCrunch3 hours agoArtificial intelligenceGoogle is opening an AI hub in oil-rich Saudi Arabia | TechCrunchGoogle's AI datacenter in Saudi Arabia poses challenges to its climate commitments.
World Bank Thwarts Climate Goals With $750 Million in Factory Farm InvestmentsDevelopment banks invested over $2.27 billion in factory farming in 2023, contradicting their commitments to combat climate change.
Treehouse Secures $16.6M Series A Funding to Scale Nationwide Electrification InstallationsTreehouse secures $16.6 million funding to expand electrification services and simplify installation processes for various sectors.
Op-Ed | Renewable diesel is key to advancing NYC's clean energy transition | amNewYorkNew York City has converted its heavy-duty vehicle fleet to renewable diesel, marking a significant step towards greener transportation.
Google inks nuclear deal for next-generation reactorsGoogle is the first to secure electricity from advanced small modular nuclear reactors to meet its climate and AI energy demands.
George Lu wants to 'move the needle' on traffic safety and housing affordabilityLu proposes a future shutoff date for natural gas in Palo Alto to transition to electric energy.He anticipates a significant decline in natural gas usage and advocates for strategic planning.
Google is opening an AI hub in oil-rich Saudi Arabia | TechCrunchGoogle's AI datacenter in Saudi Arabia poses challenges to its climate commitments.
World Bank Thwarts Climate Goals With $750 Million in Factory Farm InvestmentsDevelopment banks invested over $2.27 billion in factory farming in 2023, contradicting their commitments to combat climate change.
Treehouse Secures $16.6M Series A Funding to Scale Nationwide Electrification InstallationsTreehouse secures $16.6 million funding to expand electrification services and simplify installation processes for various sectors.
Op-Ed | Renewable diesel is key to advancing NYC's clean energy transition | amNewYorkNew York City has converted its heavy-duty vehicle fleet to renewable diesel, marking a significant step towards greener transportation.
Google inks nuclear deal for next-generation reactorsGoogle is the first to secure electricity from advanced small modular nuclear reactors to meet its climate and AI energy demands.
George Lu wants to 'move the needle' on traffic safety and housing affordabilityLu proposes a future shutoff date for natural gas in Palo Alto to transition to electric energy.He anticipates a significant decline in natural gas usage and advocates for strategic planning.
What are India's climate goals at COP28? DW 12/06/2023India is using the COP28 climate conference to represent the interests of developing countriesIndia calls for developed countries to bear more of the load in helping poorer nations meet climate goals
German heat pump rollout at risk as government ends climate subsidiesGermany has halted subsidies for key climate goals, potentially hindering the rollout of heat pumps and other energy efficient programs.The government's budget shortfall and court ruling on pandemic-era borrowing have led to the pause in funding programs.
German court rules federal government violated climate law DW 11/30/2023A German court ruled that the federal government failed to meet climate goals in the transport and building sectors.The government must adopt an immediate program to reduce emissions in the transportation and construction sectors.Environmental groups took the government to court, accusing it of violating Germany's Climate Protection Act.
Green New Deal advocates rouse supporters in Little Village gathering as they call for federal fundingThe Green New Deal for the People tour is pushing for greater federal investment in climate policy.Elected officials are calling for $1 trillion in state and federal investment every year between now and 2030.The tour aims to pressure President Biden to commit to climate goals.
City Council moves toward enshrining remote work options - Austin MonitorCity Council approves amendments to city plans regarding remote work policies for city employees.Amendments aim to align remote work policies with goals of reducing vehicle trips and parking demand.Resolution directs city manager to draft amendments by Feb. 15 based on Planning Commission's recommendations.