Microsoft's AI obsession is jeopardizing its climate ambitions
Microsoft's greenhouse gas emissions have increased instead of decreasing, as the company struggles to balance AI leadership with climate goals. [ more ]
California EV sales are falling. Is it just temporary, or a threat to state climate goals?
Electric vehicle sales in California have dropped significantly for the first time in over a decade, raising concerns about the state's ability to meet its climate goals. Tesla sales in California fell 10% in the final quarter of 2023.
High vehicle prices, unreliable charging networks, and consumer frustrations may be contributing to the decline in EV sales in California. [ more ]
Earth last year shattered global annual heat records, coming dangerously close to the 1.5 degrees Celsius limit set in the Paris climate accord.
January 2024 is on track to be so warm that it will exceed the 1.5-degree threshold, marking the first time a 12-month period will breach that limit. [ more ]
New COP28 agreement calls for "transitioning away from fossil fuels"
The closing agreement at the UN's COP28 meeting includes a call for a transition away from fossil fuels, aligning with the implications of the Paris Treaty.
The Global Stocktake document acknowledges incremental progress but highlights the need for more aggressive measures to meet climate goals. [ more ]