#climate-goals

#climate-goals

Artificial intelligence can aid in achieving climate goals by making technology and electricity grids more efficient, despite concerns about increased energy demand from datacentres.

Eric Schmidt believes AI's demands may overshadow sustainability efforts and that economic incentives will drive energy efficiency.

Customer awareness of utilities' clean energy goals is critically low, impacting support for climate initiatives.

Labour plans for all social homes to achieve an EPC rating of at least C by 2030 to cut fuel bills and support climate goals.

Europe's LNG imports from Russia surged to record levels in 2024, highlighting dilemmas in energy policy amid conflict and climate goals.

New York's ambitious renewable energy goals face severe challenges and risks due to lack of realistic plans for energy supply and infrastructure.

Microsoft's purchase deal highlights a notable shift towards revitalizing dormant nuclear energy sources to meet the increasing energy requirements for AI.

UK aims for a 95% carbon-free electricity system by 2030, but current energy strategies face significant challenges.

The NY campaign aims to decrease car dependence through the Get Around NY Act, aligning infrastructure projects with climate goals.

Lawmakers urged to cut vehicle miles traveled by 20% by 2050 to reduce infrastructure investment, pollution, and traffic violence.

NYC is expanding its electric vehicle charging network with new fast chargers in Brooklyn and Bronx to support the growing demand among drivers.

The US is investing over $3 billion in battery projects across 14 states to enhance domestic manufacturing and support climate change goals.

Colorado surpasses California in electric vehicle market share, achieving 25.3% of new car sales as of Q3 2024.

California is enhancing its electric vehicle charging network with substantial federal funding to meet climate goals and improve public infrastructure.

The new rule aims to reduce carbon emissions by 50% in fleets by 2032, encouraging electric and hybrid models.

The rule is expected to accelerate the shift towards electric vehicles, potentially making up half of new car sales by 2032.

Oregon registered over 100,000 electric vehicles to reduce transportation emissions and meet climate goals.

The UK is closing its last coal-fired power plant, marking a significant step towards achieving climate goals.

New York has sufficient solar energy to power 1 million homes, but struggles with overall climate goals.

Environmental justice advocates demand New York retire polluting facilities and create 15 gigawatts of renewable energy by 2030 to achieve climate goals.

To meet climate goals, the US needs to learn to build nuclear-power plants affordably.

Microsoft signs the largest corporate agreement to purchase renewable energy, investing in 10.5 GW to support AI ambitions and climate goals.

New York City has converted its heavy-duty vehicle fleet to renewable diesel, marking a significant step towards greener transportation.

Large-scale solar projects in the UK are facing local opposition despite being crucial for the country's climate goals.

Public input is crucial for evaluating environmental impacts of the I-5 bridge replacement project before the deadline on November 18.

Oil-producing areas have higher methane leaks due to lack of infrastructure for gas transport.

Pennsylvania's focus on natural gas production results in less methane wastage.

Amazon and IKEA lead a coalition to bid for near-zero emission shipping contracts.

The alliance plans to drive demand for renewable e-fuels in ocean freight.

Targeting net-zero emissions in shipping by 2050 through collective action.

Google is the first to secure electricity from advanced small modular nuclear reactors to meet its climate and AI energy demands.

McDonald's aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from its beef supply using a new cattle feed from Syngenta.

Embodied Carbon Declare promotes transparency in the construction sector by publicly revealing CO2 emissions data from projects across Sweden.

Funding environmental initiatives seen as a long-term investment with potential savings.

Development banks invested over $2.27 billion in factory farming in 2023, contradicting their commitments to combat climate change.

Google's greenhouse gas emissions have increased by 48% since 2019, making it challenging to meet its climate goals as it integrates AI into its products.

Microsoft's greenhouse gas emissions have increased instead of decreasing, as the company struggles to balance AI leadership with climate goals.

Treehouse secures $16.6 million funding to expand electrification services and simplify installation processes for various sectors.

Clean-energy investment in the U.S. is significant but not fully meeting electricity demand, risking climate goals.

Nuclear energy could experience a revival in the US with federal support for reopening shuttered plants.

The US's solar panel manufacturing capacity has rapidly increased, driven by the Inflation Reduction Act's funding, aiming to meet climate objectives.

Toyota and BMW are collaborating to accelerate hydrogen fuel cell vehicle development and address infrastructure challenges.

The nation's first solar-powered electric truck charging depot has opened in California.

California advances its climate goals with the introduction of the Zero Emission Multiple Unit (ZEMU) train, reducing carbon emissions and enhancing rail service.

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.

The long-term outlook for EVs remains positive despite current challenges in sales growth and production setbacks.

Long-term outlook for EVs is positive despite current market uncertainties.