EU squares up to US with deregulation, clean tech push DW 02/26/2025The European Commission is shifting from regulation to deregulation to enhance EU competitiveness while aiming for ambitious climate goals.
Barclays and Natwest remove climate targets from annual executive payBarclays and NatWest are shifting climate goals from short-term bonuses to multi-year incentive plans, reflecting a trend away from environmental metrics.
How Amazon and IKEA are pushing the ocean shipping industry to meet net-zero emission goalsAmazon 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 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.
N.Y.U. Dorm Is Retrofitted to Be SustainableN.Y.U. invested $7 million to renovate Rubin Hall to meet sustainability standards, emphasizing energy efficiency and climate neutrality by 2040.
McDonald's wants to make flatulent cows less of a problem for the environmentMcDonald's aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from its beef supply using a new cattle feed from Syngenta.
EU squares up to US with deregulation, clean tech push DW 02/26/2025The European Commission is shifting from regulation to deregulation to enhance EU competitiveness while aiming for ambitious climate goals.
Barclays and Natwest remove climate targets from annual executive payBarclays and NatWest are shifting climate goals from short-term bonuses to multi-year incentive plans, reflecting a trend away from environmental metrics.
How Amazon and IKEA are pushing the ocean shipping industry to meet net-zero emission goalsAmazon 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 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.
N.Y.U. Dorm Is Retrofitted to Be SustainableN.Y.U. invested $7 million to renovate Rubin Hall to meet sustainability standards, emphasizing energy efficiency and climate neutrality by 2040.
McDonald's wants to make flatulent cows less of a problem for the environmentMcDonald's aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from its beef supply using a new cattle feed from Syngenta.
fromPortland Mercury1 month agoYOUR SUNDAY READING LIST: PPB vs Trump's FBI, a Timbers Preview, and City Council Steps UpPortland is addressing its housing affordability crisis and climate goals through new city initiatives and committees.
Proposed Toronto commercial parking levy hits speed bump | CBC NewsToronto's proposed commercial parking tax faces delays pending city and MPAC collaboration.
How quickly could Rachel Reeves' new plans boost growth?Economic growth is highlighted as the government's paramount objective, but timing and climate considerations create obstacles.
EU launches simplification' agenda in effort to keep up with US and ChinaEU aims to simplify regulations to enhance competitiveness and innovation amid economic decline.
AI will be help rather than hindrance in hitting climate targets, Bill Gates saysArtificial intelligence can aid in achieving climate goals by making technology and electricity grids more efficient, despite concerns about increased energy demand from datacentres.
'We're not going to hit the climate goals anyway': Eric Schmidt has a plan to drive sustainable data center and AI development - and it involves more AIEric Schmidt believes AI's demands may overshadow sustainability efforts and that economic incentives will drive energy efficiency.
Opinion: California utilities' lofty climate goals leave customers in the darkCustomer awareness of utilities' clean energy goals is critically low, impacting support for climate initiatives.
Labour plans tougher energy rules for social homesLabour plans for all social homes to achieve an EPC rating of at least C by 2030 to cut fuel bills and support climate goals.
AI will be help rather than hindrance in hitting climate targets, Bill Gates saysArtificial intelligence can aid in achieving climate goals by making technology and electricity grids more efficient, despite concerns about increased energy demand from datacentres.
'We're not going to hit the climate goals anyway': Eric Schmidt has a plan to drive sustainable data center and AI development - and it involves more AIEric Schmidt believes AI's demands may overshadow sustainability efforts and that economic incentives will drive energy efficiency.
Opinion: California utilities' lofty climate goals leave customers in the darkCustomer awareness of utilities' clean energy goals is critically low, impacting support for climate initiatives.
Labour plans tougher energy rules for social homesLabour plans for all social homes to achieve an EPC rating of at least C by 2030 to cut fuel bills and support climate goals.
Explore the next frontier of clean bus and coach transportation at the upcoming 2025 European Zero Emission Bus Conference!ZEB 2025 will focus on innovations in electric and hydrogen buses and address climate goals through improved transit solutions.
European imports of liquefied natural gas from Russia at record levels'Europe's LNG imports from Russia surged to record levels in 2024, highlighting dilemmas in energy policy amid conflict and climate goals.
Kathy Hochul sees NY's looming energy woes - but won't FIX the messNew York's ambitious renewable energy goals face severe challenges and risks due to lack of realistic plans for energy supply and infrastructure.
Power-Thirsty AI Turns to Mothballed Nuclear Plants. Is That Safe?Microsoft's purchase deal highlights a notable shift towards revitalizing dormant nuclear energy sources to meet the increasing energy requirements for AI.
Could Keir Starmer's AI dream derail his own green energy promise?UK aims for a 95% carbon-free electricity system by 2030, but current energy strategies face significant challenges.
European imports of liquefied natural gas from Russia at record levels'Europe's LNG imports from Russia surged to record levels in 2024, highlighting dilemmas in energy policy amid conflict and climate goals.
Kathy Hochul sees NY's looming energy woes - but won't FIX the messNew York's ambitious renewable energy goals face severe challenges and risks due to lack of realistic plans for energy supply and infrastructure.
Power-Thirsty AI Turns to Mothballed Nuclear Plants. Is That Safe?Microsoft's purchase deal highlights a notable shift towards revitalizing dormant nuclear energy sources to meet the increasing energy requirements for AI.
Could Keir Starmer's AI dream derail his own green energy promise?UK aims for a 95% carbon-free electricity system by 2030, but current energy strategies face significant challenges.
Transit advocates back bill to encourage alternatives to highway expansion projectsThe NY campaign aims to decrease car dependence through the Get Around NY Act, aligning infrastructure projects with climate goals.
New York Pols Back Gounardes's Bill to Cut Driving by 20% - Streetsblog New York CityLawmakers urged to cut vehicle miles traveled by 20% by 2050 to reduce infrastructure investment, pollution, and traffic violence.
Transit advocates back bill to encourage alternatives to highway expansion projectsThe NY campaign aims to decrease car dependence through the Get Around NY Act, aligning infrastructure projects with climate goals.
New York Pols Back Gounardes's Bill to Cut Driving by 20% - Streetsblog New York CityLawmakers urged to cut vehicle miles traveled by 20% by 2050 to reduce infrastructure investment, pollution, and traffic violence.
Next Phase Of Public Electric Vehicle Chargers Arrive In BrooklynNYC is expanding its electric vehicle charging network with new fast chargers in Brooklyn and Bronx to support the growing demand among drivers.
US announces $3 billion in funding for new battery projectsThe US is investing over $3 billion in battery projects across 14 states to enhance domestic manufacturing and support climate change goals.
Colorado overtakes California with the highest EV market shareColorado surpasses California in electric vehicle market share, achieving 25.3% of new car sales as of Q3 2024.
California is awarded $122M to build EV infrastructure, including chargers in SacramentoCalifornia is enhancing its electric vehicle charging network with substantial federal funding to meet climate goals and improve public infrastructure.
Oregon sees over 100,000 registered electric vehicles amid effort to slash emissionsOregon registered over 100,000 electric vehicles to reduce transportation emissions and meet climate goals.
Sensor network shows EVs are reducing CO2 emissions in the Bay Area. Is it enough?Electric vehicles contributed to a 1.8% annual reduction in carbon emissions in Northern California.Transition to zero-emission vehicles is effective but insufficient to meet California's climate goals.
Next Phase Of Public Electric Vehicle Chargers Arrive In BrooklynNYC is expanding its electric vehicle charging network with new fast chargers in Brooklyn and Bronx to support the growing demand among drivers.
US announces $3 billion in funding for new battery projectsThe US is investing over $3 billion in battery projects across 14 states to enhance domestic manufacturing and support climate change goals.
Colorado overtakes California with the highest EV market shareColorado surpasses California in electric vehicle market share, achieving 25.3% of new car sales as of Q3 2024.
California is awarded $122M to build EV infrastructure, including chargers in SacramentoCalifornia is enhancing its electric vehicle charging network with substantial federal funding to meet climate goals and improve public infrastructure.
Oregon sees over 100,000 registered electric vehicles amid effort to slash emissionsOregon registered over 100,000 electric vehicles to reduce transportation emissions and meet climate goals.
Sensor network shows EVs are reducing CO2 emissions in the Bay Area. Is it enough?Electric vehicles contributed to a 1.8% annual reduction in carbon emissions in Northern California.Transition to zero-emission vehicles is effective but insufficient to meet California's climate goals.
The UK helped usher in the coal era - now its closing its last remaining plantThe UK is closing its last coal-fired power plant, marking a significant step towards achieving climate goals.
New York Makes Strides With Solar Energy, But Can It Keep Up the Pace?New York has sufficient solar energy to power 1 million homes, but struggles with overall climate goals.
Build or Burn: New Yorkers Demand Renewable Energy in WilliamsburgEnvironmental justice advocates demand New York retire polluting facilities and create 15 gigawatts of renewable energy by 2030 to achieve climate goals.
Nuclear Power Has to WorkTo meet climate goals, the US needs to learn to build nuclear-power plants affordably.
Microsoft made the biggest renewable energy agreement ever to fuel its AI ambitionsMicrosoft signs the largest corporate agreement to purchase renewable energy, investing in 10.5 GW to support AI ambitions and climate goals.
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.
The UK helped usher in the coal era - now its closing its last remaining plantThe UK is closing its last coal-fired power plant, marking a significant step towards achieving climate goals.
New York Makes Strides With Solar Energy, But Can It Keep Up the Pace?New York has sufficient solar energy to power 1 million homes, but struggles with overall climate goals.
Build or Burn: New Yorkers Demand Renewable Energy in WilliamsburgEnvironmental justice advocates demand New York retire polluting facilities and create 15 gigawatts of renewable energy by 2030 to achieve climate goals.
Nuclear Power Has to WorkTo meet climate goals, the US needs to learn to build nuclear-power plants affordably.
Microsoft made the biggest renewable energy agreement ever to fuel its AI ambitionsMicrosoft signs the largest corporate agreement to purchase renewable energy, investing in 10.5 GW to support AI ambitions and climate goals.
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.
City to Expand Careers Program for StudentsFutureReadyNYC expands career pathways for students, aiming to equip them with necessary skills for future workforce demands.
It's just too big': division over plans for UK's biggest solar farmLarge-scale solar projects in the UK are facing local opposition despite being crucial for the country's climate goals.
As Public Comment Deadline Looms, Critics Elevate Case Against Current I-5 Bridge Replacement PlanPublic input is crucial for evaluating environmental impacts of the I-5 bridge replacement project before the deadline on November 18.
It's just too big': division over plans for UK's biggest solar farmLarge-scale solar projects in the UK are facing local opposition despite being crucial for the country's climate goals.
As Public Comment Deadline Looms, Critics Elevate Case Against Current I-5 Bridge Replacement PlanPublic input is crucial for evaluating environmental impacts of the I-5 bridge replacement project before the deadline on November 18.
Google is opening an AI hub in oil-rich Saudi Arabia | TechCrunchGoogle's AI datacenter in Saudi Arabia poses challenges to its climate commitments.
Commonwealth Bank to stop financing fossil fuel companies that don't comply with Paris climate goalsCommonwealth Bank will stop financing fossil fuel companies not aligned with Paris climate goals by 2024.
Google is opening an AI hub in oil-rich Saudi Arabia | TechCrunchGoogle's AI datacenter in Saudi Arabia poses challenges to its climate commitments.
Commonwealth Bank to stop financing fossil fuel companies that don't comply with Paris climate goalsCommonwealth Bank will stop financing fossil fuel companies not aligned with Paris climate goals by 2024.
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.
Google's carbon footprint balloons in its Gemini AI eraGoogle'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 AI obsession is jeopardizing its climate ambitionsMicrosoft's greenhouse gas emissions have increased instead of decreasing, as the company struggles to balance AI leadership with climate goals.
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.
Google's carbon footprint balloons in its Gemini AI eraGoogle'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 AI obsession is jeopardizing its climate ambitionsMicrosoft's greenhouse gas emissions have increased instead of decreasing, as the company struggles to balance AI leadership with climate goals.
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.
How the Biggest Climate Legislation Ever Could Still FailClean-energy investment in the U.S. is significant but not fully meeting electricity demand, risking climate goals.
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.
How the Biggest Climate Legislation Ever Could Still FailClean-energy investment in the U.S. is significant but not fully meeting electricity demand, risking climate goals.
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.
Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt says we should go all in on building AI data centers because 'we are never going to meet our climate goals anyway'Eric Schmidt advocates for accelerated AI development despite its environmental costs, believing climate goals are unrealistic.
U.S. plans to revive reactors as AI powers nuclear renaissanceThe U.S. is revitalizing its nuclear power sector with significant investments to meet rising electricity demand.
Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt says we should go all in on building AI data centers because 'we are never going to meet our climate goals anyway'Eric Schmidt advocates for accelerated AI development despite its environmental costs, believing climate goals are unrealistic.
U.S. plans to revive reactors as AI powers nuclear renaissanceThe U.S. is revitalizing its nuclear power sector with significant investments to meet rising electricity demand.
We're at a make-or-break moment for US climate goalsGreenhouse gas emissions falling in the US, but not rapidly enough to meet ambitious climate goals set by the Biden administration.
The US could bring a shuttered nuclear power plant back to life next yearNuclear energy could experience a revival in the US with federal support for reopening shuttered plants.
Solar panel manufacturing shines in the US - but installations are fallingThe US's solar panel manufacturing capacity has rapidly increased, driven by the Inflation Reduction Act's funding, aiming to meet climate objectives.
We're at a make-or-break moment for US climate goalsGreenhouse gas emissions falling in the US, but not rapidly enough to meet ambitious climate goals set by the Biden administration.
The US could bring a shuttered nuclear power plant back to life next yearNuclear energy could experience a revival in the US with federal support for reopening shuttered plants.
Solar panel manufacturing shines in the US - but installations are fallingThe US's solar panel manufacturing capacity has rapidly increased, driven by the Inflation Reduction Act's funding, aiming to meet climate objectives.
Broken blades, angry fishermen, and rising costs slow offshore windThe failure of a wind turbine blade has delayed major projects off Massachusetts and raised concerns about the impact on local fishermen and climate goals.
Toyota and BMW are joining forces to push through the hydrogen fuel cell headwindsToyota and BMW are collaborating to accelerate hydrogen fuel cell vehicle development and address infrastructure challenges.
Nation's first solar-powered electric truck charging station opens in BakersfieldThe nation's first solar-powered electric truck charging depot has opened in California.
Toyota and BMW are joining forces to push through the hydrogen fuel cell headwindsToyota and BMW are collaborating to accelerate hydrogen fuel cell vehicle development and address infrastructure challenges.
Nation's first solar-powered electric truck charging station opens in BakersfieldThe nation's first solar-powered electric truck charging depot has opened in California.
California's new $20 million train is unlike anything else in the USCalifornia advances its climate goals with the introduction of the Zero Emission Multiple Unit (ZEMU) train, reducing carbon emissions and enhancing rail service.
German government must amend climate plan, court rules DW 05/16/2024German government ordered to improve climate protection plan by court due to insufficiency in meeting climate goals.
Barbara Lynne AckerThe article discusses challenges in energy development and the shift towards renewable resources.
EU elections: What have lawmakers achieved since 2019? DW 04/25/2024EU Parliament enacted laws addressing climate goals, including emission reduction targets and green policies.
California's New 1600-Acre State Park Set to Open This Summer | KQEDCalifornians getting a new state park after a decade: Dos Rios preserve in Central Valley, rich in biodiversity and accessible for all.
EU Parliament confirms Ursula von der Leyen in top position DW 07/18/2024Ursula von der Leyen re-elected as European Commission President until 2029 with a comfortable majority.
Resource burden of EVs set to triple by 2050Demand for raw materials for EVs will triple by 2050, with lithium-ion batteries crucial. Research shows resources need may be underestimated, especially if targeting climate goals.
Early adopters, mainstream success, buyer's remorse where is the EV market headed?The long-term outlook for EVs remains positive despite current challenges in sales growth and production setbacks.
Early adopters, mainstream success, buyer's remorse - where is the EV market headed?Long-term outlook for EVs is positive despite current market uncertainties.
Early adopters, mainstream success, buyer's remorse where is the EV market headed?The long-term outlook for EVs remains positive despite current challenges in sales growth and production setbacks.
Early adopters, mainstream success, buyer's remorse - where is the EV market headed?Long-term outlook for EVs is positive despite current market uncertainties.