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A decade ago, the hamburger giant announced it would transform how it procures its most vital ingredient. It’s made progress, although you still can’t buy 'sustainable beef.'
by Joel Makower
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An Inflation Reduction Act program is directly funding state and local climate action and could provide an end-run around legislative inertia and hostility on climate, advocates hope.
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A new database tracks the real-time investment numbers catalyzed by the IRA.
by Leah Garden
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The Inflation Reduction Act has dangled 'very attractive carrots' to accelerate decarbonization, but a 'few more sticks' are needed to hit climate targets, according to a new analysis.
by Stuart Stone
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The Asian Development Bank has created a fund to accelerate the transition to clean energy in Indonesia and the Philippines — by helping coal plant operators get other options onto the grid more quickly.
by Joel Makower
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The rules include a labeling mandate and will eventually require battery makers to meet certain levels of recycled content for critical minerals found in batteries, such as cobalt, lithium and nickel.
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Bidirectional charging is needed for a stable grid, but its ability to scale is trapped in the pilot stage.
by AJ Artis
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Long lines at DC fast-charging stations may become a more common occurrence as more electric vehicles hit the road.
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Low in cost and high in density, a lithium-sulfur battery could power the future of transport — if it ever gets to market.
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Researchers find the 'super-leverage points' of EVs, plant-based proteins and green ammonia could drive a global net-zero ripple effect.
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This year's CES delivered a clear and definitive direction for the transportation industry.
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Sponsored: Just how much carbon offsetting is simply greenwashing? As a sustainability director, I have become versed in what it means for a company to manage its environmental impact.
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A mining boom in mountainous Argentina, Chile and Bolivia, home to half the world’s lithium reserves, could drain vital ecosystems and deprive Indigenous communities of water.
by Fred Pearce
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The new agreement marks the world's first direct battery technology cooperation between automotive and marine industries.
by Amber Rolt
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An interview with Joe Britton, executive director of the Zero Emission Transportation Association, about the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022.
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From buildings to cars to neighborhoods, energy solutions are emerging from urban innovation projects with the potential for global scalability.
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The company promises smoother supply chain processes, fewer workers in hazardous environments, and a reduced environmental impact.
by Phil Rosen
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Mining firms are using the green energy movement as an excuse to keep extracting rare earth minerals on public land for next to nothing.
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Through a new partnership with Shell and its subsidiary MP2 Energy, the automaker is offering its suppliers in Texas the ability to buy discounted renewable energy.
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From a purely self-interested perspective, ecological collapse is just bad for business. Climate action also plays well with the public and employees, and the falling price of technologies make decarbonizing a smart financial move.
by Sarah Golden
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Plus, highlights from Climate Week sessions on transportation and mobility.
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Sponsored: Any green recovery plan requires a closer look at smart-city infrastructure investments. Part of this requires taking a closer look at raw materials, such as copper, in order for smart cities to reach their full potential while improving their environmental performance.
by Steve Kukoda
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Many experts in China are see charging infrastructure as the bottleneck to continued strong growth in EV adoption. Addressing the bottleneck is vital to building a cleaner, stronger economy.
by Ross McLane
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The case for linking renewables and electric vehicle charging is strong. Distributed ledger technology could help with the integration process.
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Although the economics have yet to pencil out, scientists are exploring the use of phytomining to help meet the world’s increased demand for lithium, a key component of batteries that run EVs and other modern electronics.
by Doug Johnson