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Moen's smart sprinkler system automatically changes your lawn watering schedule
Moen has unveiled a smart sprinkler controller that changes your lawn watering on the fly, including when the weather changes.
South Carolina EV battery recycling plant could salvage parts for a million cars a year
Redwood Materials will help make EVs eco-friendly thanks to a major battery recycling plant in South Carolina.
Lyft’s latest EV incentives include an earnings bonus for California drivers
Lyft has announced a new set of incentives to encourage drivers to switch to an electric vehicle.
Self-driving electric tractor promises eco-friendly, hands-off farming
Farmers may soon have the option of a self-driving electric tractor that can even power their tools.
Recommended Reading: The environmental cost of China's EV boom
Recommended Reading highlights the week's best writing on technology and more.
Honda will start US production of hydrogen fuel cell vehicles in 2024
Honda will begin making fuel cell cars in the US in 2024, starting with a vehicle based on the CR-V.
New York's crypto mining restrictions are the first in the nation
New York's governor has signed a law making it the first state to restrict cryptocurrency mining.
COP27 conference approves historic climate damage fund for developing nations
The COP27 climate conference delivered a breakthrough deal to help developing nations cope with the often catastrophic effects of climate change.
Black market fears are hampering cannabis waste recycling efforts in California
In California, the nation’s largest legal cannabis market, 510-thread cartridges are popular to the point of ubiquity but, due to the state’s strict hazardous waste disposal regulations, difficult to dispose of in a responsible manner.
The Pacific island nation of Tuvalu is turning to the metaverse to preserve its culture
With sea levels rising, Tuvalu says it has no choice but to build a digital version of itself.
Jeff Bezos plans to give most of his money to charity
Jeff Bezos says he'll give most of his money to charity, but will that do much to appease critics of his legacy?
UN initiative will use satellites to detect methane emission hotspots
The UN is launching an initiative that uses satellites to detect methane emission hot zones — but whether countries use it is another story.
Egg whites could be key to removing microplastics from seawater
It could soon be possible to clear the oceans of microplastics thanks to a gel made from egg whites.
Google expands AI-powered flood detection and wildfire systems
The company hopes to help those who are direct risk of flooding, and to assist organizations and governments in mobilizing their responses.
UN warns there's currently 'no credible pathway' to keep temperature rise under 1.5C
Compared with current policies, the UN says a further 45 percent cut in greenhouse gas emissions is needed to get on track and stay under the to 1.5C threshold.
GM says it's ready to power all its US facilities with renewable energy by 2025
General Motors is on track to secure 100 percent of the electricity it needs to power all of its US facilities with renewable energy by 2025.
Smart buoy 'hears' the sea to protect whales against ship collisions
Smart buoys are using AI to listen to the ocean and help ships avoid crashing into whales.
Fixing inefficient oil field flaring could drastically reduce methane emissions
Scientists have discovered that flaring during oil extraction lets more methane into the atmosphere than thought.
EPA opens new office dedicated to environmental justice and civil rights
The US EPA has formed a new office designed to help marginalized communities deal with the extra burdens of pollution and climate change.
GM wants to help shape the EPA's next clean car standard
GM and the Environmental Defense Fund have issued recommendations they hope will shape the EPA's next car emissions standards.
