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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.
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.
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.
Department of Transportation approves EV charging plans for all 50 states
The government is immediately making $1.5 billion available to fund charging stations along highways.
Mercedes' F1 team used biofuel to cut freight carbon emissions by 89 percent
Trucks used fuel derived from vegetable oils, waste oils and fats to move F1 cars between three grands prix.
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.
'Clean Energy Charging' is coming to iPhones this year
The feature will optimize charging times based on when the power grid is using greener energy sources.
United Airlines plans to buy up to 500 electric flying taxis
The company also invested $15 million into eVTOL maker Eve Air Mobility.
EU proposes new rules to make phones and tablets last longer
The bloc wants to reduce e-waste by mandating phone and tablet reparability standards.
HMD's Nokia launches a smartphone subscription service with eco-friendly twists
HMD’s Nokia announced a new subscription plan that it says will “reward users” for keeping their phone for longer.
California formally bans the sale of gas-powered vehicles by 2035
Automakers will only be able to sell zero- and low-emission cars and trucks in the state after that time.
The first fully hydrogen-powered passenger train service is now running in Germany
Alstom's Coradia iLint trains only emit steam and condensed water.
Acer's first Chromebook Vero is built to be repaired and recycled
Acer has unveiled the first Chromebook in its eco-friendly Vero line, and it's built from the start to be repaired and recycled.
BMW and Toyota plan to release jointly-built fuel cell cars in 2025
BMW and Toyota plan to sell jointly-created fuel cell cars starting in 2025.
Senate deal would revive EV tax credits for GM, Tesla and Toyota
Senators have struck a deal that would bring EV tax credits back to GM, Tesla and Toyota, while also offering credits for used EVs.
Formula 1 says it's on schedule to switch to fully sustainable fuel in 2026
It has tested dozens of different fuel blends as it works toward a net-zero carbon footprint.
Amazon's Rivian-made electric vans are now delivering in some US cities
Amazon is now using Rivian's electric delivery vans across the US, including in cities like Chicago, Dallas and San Diego.
Biden's latest climate change actions expand offshore wind farms
President Biden has unveiled a slew of actions to deal with climate change, including offshore wind energy in the Gulf of Mexico.